He needed Morrow as closer, because the M's were breaking camp without one. Aardsma hadn't yet emerged and the other hopefuls were injured. This is what Z told us at the USSM/LL get together. I simply don't buy the "Bust in Seattle" theme. He was demonstrating glimpses of what he eventually did for Toronto in late September (2.66 ERA, .181 opp BA). He had that great fastball, and knew he could get major leaguers out. But Z knew all this and still decided to trade him, so no doubt he did have makeup concerns. I think events are proving and will continue to prove he was wrong. Chavez is maybe a B prospect. And even if Morrow is truly mentally fragile, what on earth has anyone seen in League that improves on Morrow in that capacity. Linking Morrow in the Lee trade is pure speculation. But hey, if it makes us all feel a little better about Z, then I suppose we can keep telling ourselves that. But I think the evidence, while not all in, is pointing heavily toward Bad Trade.