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I agree Scott Baker should not be our shot at a #3. But there is always a need for depth. If he wants an MLB contract and a guarantee of a rotation slot, then no. But if he, or any of the relievers I mentioned would take a minors deal and lend depth and experience (and we are talking about one smart pitcher here, to get the results he does with his stuff) then it would provide the Ms with a hedge on ER's health or KPaxx's effectiveness.
I still like the idea of a trade to get a solid #2-3 arm (Samardzija or Hamels, preferred, for me). But even with that, having a savvy #6-7 available to step in is always worthwhile. And, given the success of TJ repair, taking a couple of lottery tickets seems to me to be a way to do it. The guys who weren't *quite* back at the end of last season, like Baker and Aardsma, look like reasonable investments against the inevitable problems.
It appears that by signing Beimel, the Ms are going to do some of this - now get Aardsma, Baker, and possibly Hanrahan on minors deals and the depth will be there when August comes - for trade or for a push to the ALDS.