There is always the chance that a traded prospect will end up making you look dumb. But as a rule, you should not hesitate to trade prospects for a proven top talent. And today , baseball hungry Latin America is providing a steady flow of new prospects every year. It's fine to consider the future, but you do have to live in the present as well. When you see a chance for the brass ring, you have to go for it. ( None of that means that I am giving up on this season. Not at all. )