I really like what AA's doing, and if he sees it fit to deal Drabek and a utility player for Upton, I'm up for it. What is somewhat disturbing though, is that Upton is an OF and traditionally I don't agree with trading a possible Ace for any outfielder. I really like the fact that they're trying to run this upcoming season which differentiates themselves bigtime from Boston and NY. If they could somehow get a guy like Upton and also get a bigname powerhitter at first, this team has enough young arms to fill the reliever roles and all of a sudden they're young, but can compete immediately for years to come. I know Drabek is still young, but I don't see him being Lincecum (small guy, big arm). Perhaps more of a Brett Anderson with more control and less power, but so far in his few starts, I don't see that future ace stuff.
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