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Friday, November 14, 2003
 Nathan for Pieryznski--Shallow Thoughts
Here are some not-so-deep thoughts about today's trade:
* Pieryznski is arbitration eligible, and figures to make about $2.5 million in 2004. I can't find a 2004 salary number for Nathan. If he too is up for arbitration, then the trade might have little or no impact on their total salary. If Nathan makes near the minimum again in 2004, then the Giants are spending an extra $2 million next year because of this trade.
* Pieryznski (I'm going to keep typing it until I get it right the first time) is by far a better hitter than Torrealba. Pieryznski should only get better for another year or two, since he's 27.
* I wonder if giving up Nathan *and* Bonser *and* another minor-league pitcher might be a little too much.
* I wish I knew which minor-leaguers the Twins were including in the trade.
I'm cautiously optimistic here. I'll need a lot more info before I'll know what I really think.
Jefferson 1:42 PM
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