Chris
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Umm, Nick Hagadone was regarded as one of their top prospects. Masterson just turned 24 and many viewed him as the eventual replacement for Smoltz. Now, they really don't have anyone to fill that void. Have you seen him pitch yet? he's been awesome.
And Price has been dominating. So while we didn't get Buchholz (who I'm not really that high on to begin with), we got 1 MLB ready guy, 1 very good prospect and one close to elite prospect in Hagadone...all of which are 24 or younger.
Put it like this: Does Buchholz > Masterson, Hagadone, Price?
Like I keep saying, Price was a throw in. He has really not pitched much at all, at this point he just plain needs work before we have any clue what he has a chance to be.
That said, NO, I'd rather have Masterson and Hagadone because you know I am not a fan of Buchholz. I know Hagadone has potentially dominating stuff and he is a big body on the mound, but I have yet to see him atop any prospect lists or really receive much attention at all. Which does not mean he isn't good, but if he was this "elite" talent I'd think we'd have known a lot more about him.