I'd give up hopes of being able to compete in 2010 if it meant having a few more parts for a nucleus to compete in 2011-2015 or so. Absolutely. But if Jackson leaves, the rotation is going to be pretty ragged next season. Yeah, there are some pieces moving in the system right now, but they're all in the lower minors. They might be able to plug holes in 2011 at the earliest, but probably not next season. But if they were to get back a good left infielder with a shot of being ready for the bigs by 2011, plus some other pieces, then I'd have to consider that strongly.
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