HF, I guess that's kind of where I was headed with this.
Helton's contract is the problem, but trading Helton isn't necessarily the solution.
My personal take on this? I think you keep Helton because I don't think Stewart is ready, in that I don't think he'd replicate Atkins' 2007 numbers. By the way, I also think that Atkins will have a much stronger 2008 than his 2007.
So talk about boring: unless some incredible offer comes forward, I'd be in favor of keeping Atkins, Helton, Holliday and Hawpe. I'd aggressively shop only Fuentes and Taveras, and I'd still try to upgrade with a new centerfielder or second baseman (if only because the cost of a free agent pitcher will likely be prohibitive, and a centerfielder or second baseman should provide a bit more bang for Charlie's bucks).
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