I know this will sound odd coming from me. You will probably double-check to make sure that I am the poster, but I am not that pessimistic about the bottom third of our lineup. Crisp has been taking some good hacks the last few days. He clocked a shot to right that just died in the air in Texas. He also scorched one to SS where Michael Young made a sparkling play to rob him. His finger doesn't seem to be bothering him at all, and I expect that he will rip off some multiple hit games very soon, unless Tito pulls him for WMP. Also, the guy is as fast as hell. He had that base stolen by plenty on a hit and run. Tek has been making more consistent contact too. I expect that he will start hitting soon. He may not hit .280 or .290, but he'll be between .250 -.270. As for Pedroia, his swing looks more compact and he is more balanced at the plate than last year or in ST. I reallly think these bottom three are not that much worse than the Yankees: Posada, Minky, and Cano. Where the Yankees lineup is truly superior is with the table setter #1 and 2. Lugo and Youklis are not in the same class as Damon and Jeter. I still think Helto would make the Red Sox lineup the best in baseball, and the Rockies have this stud Baker sitting on the bench waitng for a spot to open. I don't know if he can play first, but they need to play him every day. Theo should make the call and ship MDC, Hansen, lowell and Tavarez ASAP.