In terms of brain power, the Devil Rays often seem to be the slowest organization in baseball.
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Lou Piniella needs more middle-of-the-order hitters, not leadoff men. Of course, that does nothing to explain why Delmon Young's skills aren't being put to better use yet... If speed is such a commodity, and if the Rays have so many other needs, why aren't we seeing any trades?
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Lou Piniella needs more middle-of-the-order hitters, not leadoff men. Of course, that does nothing to explain why Delmon Young's skills aren't being put to better use yet... If speed is such a commodity, and if the Rays have so many other needs, why aren't we seeing any trades?
Do not trade speed. Just ask ChiSox this year.