The newly acquired Fernando Vina not only strengthens the second base position, but also provides the Red Birds their first legitimate leadoff hitter in several seasons. Fernando Tatis and Edgar Rentaria should continue to stabilize the left side of the infield. Quit trying to insert a round peg into a square hole. Kurt Warner is one of the best stories in this town in many years. His kudos are very well deserved.
Good things do happen to good folks.
But don't try to make Big Mac into something he is not. The Red Birds biggest concern to me is the outfield. You can pencil in veteran Ray Lankford as a given in either left field or center. The other two outfield spots are not as clear-cut. Rookie of the Year favorite J D Drew was a disappointment.