I think the #1 need next year is for a BAT. We need someone who can play SS, 2B or CF, play good defense & contribute offensively.
I envision a lineup of:

Freel
???
Dunn LF
Encarnacion 3B
Griffey RF
Hatteburg/Aurillia 1B
Phillips
Ross C

OR

Freel
Hatteburg/Aurillia 1B
Dunn LF
Encarnacion 3B
Griffey RF { He has to move away from CF }
???
Phillips
Ross C


We need either:
a SS ( which Phillips at 2B & Freel in CF )
a 2B ( which Phillips at SS & Freel in CF )
a CF ( which Phillips at SS & Freel at 2B)

Looking at potential acquisitions:

1. Tori Hunter may be a free agent ( if the Twins decline his $12million option ). He would look good in CF & batting 5th.

2. Julio Lugo is a free agent. He would be a good #2 hitter and can play 2b or SS.

So...

1. do you agree with me?

2. who else is available for 2007?

- Will