I've said all along that if we get in return, what we've received from Huddy over the last 5 years, then it's a good trade. Based on Sickles report and BB's eye for talent, we've got to feel good despite the temporary "sting" we are all having to deal with. The report made him almost sound like a clone of Mulder, I'm sure he will also benefit from having the Big 2 around as resources.
   BTW, the BIG3 must now be thought of more in conceptual terms than specific players involved. If 3/5 of a starting rotation produces the "Quality Starts" (6IP with 3 or less runs earned) then regardless the starting pitchers, we should win consistently.Given the improvements in the pen, this should be a nice development.    
   Somehow, it's kind of good that people are beginning to write the A's off, it will make our successes all the sweeter come next October.