Trade Objection

[Padres]

FWIW. smith didn't make the Rockies Top 10.

Had to laugh when I read this as in the most recent print edition of BA (received today but dated 12/17/07 thru 1/13/08 ) Jim Callis notes that Seth Smith was number 11 on the Rockies list:

... Blocked by Matt Holliday and Brad Hawpe on Colorado's outfield corners, Smith has a career .311 average in the minors and has used his strong arm to register 44 assists over the last three years.

(page 7)

[Yankees]

Outside of steals, I targeted Smith because he actually reminded me a little of Shane Victorino - solid minor league #'s that actually got BETTER w/ each level he hit...I think Smith's got a good shot to be a starter - for a team that doesn't start Holliday and Hawpe on the corners...

[Mets]

Smith is just one of those guys that scouts will never love because of his skill set. Bottom line is that he's produced in his short career.