[eriqjaffe]

Well, it's been busy so far.

Chris Getz and Josh Fields have been sent to Kansas City in exchange for Mark Teahen.

Mark Kotsay has also been signed to a 1-year, $1.5 million deal.

No news yet involving players not named Mark, but there's plenty of time before Spring Training.

[Jestor]

I think Teahen will be a good fit, especially since he'll have a stable position with us. There's something to be said for having a pretty sure idea where you'll be playing every day. Beckham at 2nd will be interesting, though I don't know for sure how good he'll be.

I expected it, but I was sad to see Dye's option declined. Probably not much chance he comes back then, is my guess. Although I think he was somewhat overrated, he was still a good, solid player and it's another 2005er gone.

[RchW]

Are you guys prepared for a whole year of Alex Rios?

[Russ]

Getz and Fields seems like a lot to give up for Teahen.