The fact is that by the end of 2011, Burris was clearly struggling and Tate was clearly the heir apparent (after being groomed for several years). The trade to Hamilton has been good for Hank, and we benefited as well by allowing Tate to become the undisputed starter and getting Glenn as the reliable veteran backup. Unfortunately, I don't think anyone would have foreseen Tate being as injured as he's been, or Glenn stepping in as admirably (at least in the regular season) as he's done.
Now, it's pretty clear that BLM is the heir apparent (although I expect they'll have an open competition to start camp next year), and that one of Tate and Glenn have to go. If one doesn't get picked up in the expansion draft; I think a trade is definitely in the works.
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