You started this thread saying we need to flip a starter for a 3b "for the playoff run" which implies you want someone who will be better than that we have, i.e. a major league ready infielder.
Who exactly do you think we would get for Chad Patrick that would propel us into the "contender" category and is worth giving up a guy who is currently a consensus top 3 rookie of the year candidate (who has been our best/2nd best pitcher and could be a staple in the rotation for the next half decade)?
This doesn't make any practical sense. We are not a 3b away from beating any of the top 3 teams in the NL, even less so if we give away our most productive starter, respectfully.