I appreciate the complement. I agree the jury is still out on Jack Zduriencik. He hired a good farm director and has insured that the talent acquisition and development transition from sub-standard to above average. We're still two years away from knowing if they are good enough at amateur acquistion and player development to make the franchise competitive. I think it is clear that he is average in MLB talent evaluation. He's no Pat Gillick, a true svengali, but he isn't a bafoon either. The Morrow and Fister trades, as well as the Figgins signing, have really hurt the M's, but many trades have helped [Putz for Gutierrez and Vargas, MiLB slop for Beavan and Smoak via Cliff Lee, Lueke for Jaso, and Pineda for Montero trades have all really helped]. We just don't know yet, but I'm hopeful because... it beats the alternative.