Doug Melvin, whom I tend to trust in such evaluations, although Doug has not been perfect (see: Brady Clark, possibly Turnbow). But that's the kind of thing small market teams need to do, sign players to extensions when possible, sometimes it works out sometimes not. Hall looks like he's about to go on a tear. He's always been a bit streaky. I tend to think he'll look much better at the All-Star break. I'd rather have Crawford than Hall. And I would give up Hall and Bush for Crawford if Villanueva continues to shine and Gallardo looks ready. No way would I trade Villanueva though