Watching Freel patrol CF makes me really admire Patterson's skills. Yes, his hititng sucks, and he's at a poor fit in the order, but still, I think Patterson's defense more than makes up the difference. The effect he has on turning batted balls into outs is superb, especially when his peers are absolutely miserable at it. This team's defense is awful... Patterson is one of the only bright spots, and that's why he needs to stay.... he has a role in some capacity, even if it is as a reserve. It's not like the alternatives are such great hitters that they can make up for the lack of defensive ability.