Pineda and Campos are both big losses. Pineda is a dominant, proven starter. Young, cheap, happy-go-lucky, flamethrowing, kid with command and, believe it or not, upside. It's a testament to how endearing he was in that I won't root against him, even in pinstripes.
Campos is a 19 year-old kid with crazy good numbers in A ball and a projectable frame. Reportedly a hard-worker and good kid to boot. Here's a Q&A Rick Randall did with him at his site.
Jesus Montero is the "it" hitting prospect of the moment. He jumped into the majors last year and fared pretty well, considering. People who's professional reputation is at stake are unequivocal in their expectation of his offensive game.
Hector Noemi debuted out of the Yankees 'pen last year. He's been mostly a starter in the minors with some pretty decent numbers. I'm sure he'll be given a shot out of Spring Training.
Basically, M's swapped pitching for offense. Given their roster construction and Prince's lack of any sense of timely decision-making, Jack Z had to make this move. He HAD to. It was the right thing to do. Even though, emotionally, ow. Pineda. *sniff*
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