Braun is still a relatively productive player. Yes, he's not a superstar, but at this point I don't think we need to start wringing our hands and chewing our nails just yet. He's still able to hit, hit for some power, and provide good middle of the order production. I think we all understand that the thumb issue is what it is. But Braun is, and was going to be underpaid for what he was doing with the bat, even going forward. I don't think this is an issue unless he turns into a sub - .725 OPS guy. We're not there yet, so I think the best thing to do is ride it out and see what the options are with the thumb. He's 30, it's not like he's an older guy with a 'bad' body type like a Mo Vaughn or someone like that.