Why would anyone care what I think? I dont know, but here's my 2 cents. . . Lee was as good as gone so why not pull the trigger on this deal instead of letting him walk at years end and getting draft picks. I would have been quite disappointed if the Brewers signed Carlos to a 4-5 years deal (I think this year is a career year for him, and he has no where to go but down). I don't like the Cruz part of the trade. I think he'll be a stellar player, but what can you do. I think Mench will surprise. Carlos Lee wasn't a huge bat when he was in the Whitesox lineup with Frank thomas and other big bats, maybe that's what mench needs. I believe another move will be made and I hope it's with Clark. I think a Mench, Hart/Gross?, Jenkins OF would be just as good as the "Lee, Clark, Jenkins" we usually throw out there. (With a mix of Gabe Gross in both.) I'm a Brewer fan, I'll go with the trade. i hate to see the big fella go, bu thats the nature of the beast. I'm not gonna whine. It's not the best trade, but it's certainly not the worst. Anyways, there's a game tonight and I'm ready to watch. I'm trying to start the positive juices, and the Fighting Ohkra does wonders for me! Here's to Mench hitting one off Friday's Sports Grill!! P.S. I think I figured out why you're asking me whta I think about the trade Islands. P.S.S. We should go to a game Andy.