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Looks like a done deal. M's are suddenly positioning themselves very well for 2013+, with good upside for 2012. As Pujols starts to diminish in the skills dep't, we could have a tremendous young RH hitter of our own in Montero. And we've got the pitching depth to cover Pineda's spot, since we're rolling the dice on a number of excellent pitching prospects.
From Doc's article on Montero 18 months ago:
Even on the big-league level, I'd be just about as happy as if the M's moved for Adrian Gonzalez or Joey Votto, 'cause Montero looks that good and you are talking sixxxxxxxxxxxxx years. Take Montero over Prince Fielder like I'd take Ichiro over Luis Polonia.(empashis mine)
I'm okay with this.
Dix