Woke up this morning to the news that the Dodgers have acquired Casey Blake, (opens in a new window), and this coming down from last night's news that the Yankees went and got Xavier Nady and a Bullpen Arm for four prospects (Also opens in a new window).

I find both of these pieces of news unsettling, as the Yankees have given up a lot, granted, they filled their needs nicely, and the Blake trade provides a solid bat, something the Dodgers haven't had too much of.

Do you feel like the Blake trade is going to force our hand in the trade market?  And if it does. does that Nady trade make our price go higher to add a quality bat at a impact position?

Obviously, we are out to a fast start, but, does anyone think a 100 RBI for one (or more) of our players is possible this year?  It's been awhile since we've completed one, in 2003, and we came close in 2005, but other than that we have been in the 80's every other year.

Do you think it can it be done this year?  And who do you think can get it done?

Hello everyone (it's npineda, I wanted a new name)... I've taken a few long months off baseball, checking in less than I have in recent off seasons, and not commenting much.  I was a tad heartbroken following our sweep out of the post season, and was haunted by images of Byrnes sliding into first over and over and over again, but, after some long intensive drinking sessions to burn those memories out of my head, as well as some really good prescription medication from Dr. Spaceman, i'm ready to go again.

My first piece of things I bring back with me, is a tidbit from Yahoo! Sports rumors section, which I hate half the time, but they had a pretty decent piece about the D-backs trying to work a long term contract with Brandon Lyon, and his agents response.

D-Backs discussing contract with Lyon

I love that the best file photo they had was a purple uniform from the season he closed ... I also love the #8 comment about 'How dare you consider Valverde over' ... Oh, how little they know Valverde ...