Winter Meeting Preview Part IV

The Michigan Miracles have released a press statement which states that their first round pick, 1.5, is available. The Miracles firmly believe that Lincecum/Halladay/Fielder/Kemp will be the first 4 players off the board, in no particular order. The logical pick at #5 seems to be Chase Utley but with Ian Kinsler already in the fold drafting Utley would be unlikely. Those teams that would like to trade up to acquire pick 1.5 send me your best offer. It would require your first round pick and either a player or another pick. The lower your first round pick is the better the second part of the deal will have to be. There is also no truth to the rumor that Ian Kinsler is on the block in order to draft Utley. While I don't plan on moving Kinsler the fact remains that I am always open to moving any player under the right circumstances. Discussions on acquiring a 3 yr contract are ongoing as well. It is becoming slightly difficult to have some conversations regarding players as back room deals have already gone down. Let's open the Winter Meetings now!!!