Link Even though I'm not a huge fan of Bowden, I would've taken him over Gomez. WOW, we were asking for Bard or Buchholz? Bard is probably going to replace Papelbon at closer in a year or two(kid has an amazing fastball), and Buchholz has a ton of upside. I respect Melvin for asking for that, but there is no way Hardy is worth either one. In 2007/2008 sure. But not after last season. As for Bowden(like someone else already said), if he was in any other system(save new york), he wouldn't be so highly regarded, IMO. I'm not a huge fan of this trade, but i'm going to wait and see what happens next. I don't like losing cam, but if it helps us getting a few pitchers, so be it.