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Fielding the best possible team without getting stuck with long term contracts would fit the facts. Figgins might be the only exception to this, but his glove/OBP combo might work for the M's when we are ready to compete in 2012.
Doc says we don't have our 3-4 hitters for the 2011 season. I agree.
What I would like to see if Smoak and Ackley can develope into those roles, while seeing if Pineda can hack it as a major league starter. Once questions like that are answered, I feel better about spending money going into the 2012 season.