Given the fact that he has already gone public about wanting to play for San Diego in 09, it shouldn't take much to get him. I say we do it now and never look back. Branyan had his time, everyone assumed he would come back down to earth and it has definitely happened. This guy still has some power too, it just doesn't show in the stats because of Petco Park. He's a solid defender as well. He would not only be great on the bench but would push Hart in RF. Here's something else, though. What about compensation when he walks after the season? Wouldn't he be considered a type A guy? Trading some lower level prospects, getting his production off the bench, and then getting ANYTHING in terms of picks is a steal of a deal. I say do it now..