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One structure is to give them Doug Fister or Jason Vargas in return for their paying Chone Figgins' salary.
I mean, not exactly, but it could be that the M's seek payroll space as opposed to minor-league prospects.  If so, Cincy might not be the ideal dance partner.
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But if Figgins' salary is a sunk cost regardless, then ... is Mesoraco off the table?
Yonder Alonso is an interesting LH bat, no doubts there, but if the M's are going to plug 1B/DH "forever" then I'd rather it be a Big Move like Cecil Fielder.
If M's fans are frustrated with Smoak's timeline, what are they going to think about Alonso?  He's the same age as Smoak, not yet a major leaguer, and not yet even crushing AAA pitching.  Mike Carp, age and level, is clearly ahead of Yonder Alonso.
Seems to me like Justin Smoak removes the luxury of putting an "interesting" bat alongside him.  Something goes wrong and your flexibility is mortally wounded...