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I wouldn't do Lowe+Saunders since I don't think it would cost that much, and Colorado just doesn't have any need for an OF at all.
I think Saunders has about 10 runs on Smith in defense, but at this point is a far inferior hitter. Saunders has more upside, but also more downside due the unpredictability of how his bat will develop. Ideally we'd develop Saunders in LF, with Smith getting half of his PAs as an OF and half as a DH.
Colorado might have interest in Jose Lopez, but I really do think Lowe will get it done. Hes one of the hardest throwing relievers in the game, pitched 80+ innings, and had a good ERA in '09. Maybe I'm misreading Smith's trade value, but that seems to be a match to me. Colorado went out of their way to NOT give Smith regular playing time. With their OF projecting as Carlos Gonzalez-Fowler-Hawpe, they just don't have room for Smith. Maybe Lowe + a B-/C spec.