My predictions earlier this season regarding Russ Adams' and Aaron Hill's potential didn't totally pan out. While Hill had a pretty decent second half, J.P. Ricciardi has publicly asserted that Adams will probably be fighting for a starting position with the 2007 Jays.

Who might J.P. be targeting to man shortstop in 2007? Lugo for sure. As MLB Trade Rumors recently pointed out, there's not much else out there to choose from. Earlier this season I promoted the acquition of Counsell, but for 2007, I think we need to go a little younger, longer term. However, I don't think I'd scoff at the notion of Tejada swapping his Orioles wings for Blue Jays'. The other Adam–rookie Adam Lind–has shown some great promise in recent  weeks. I'm not sure I'd be willing to give him up via trade just yet, despite having a solid defender at 1B in Lyle Overbay.

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