hadn't seen anybody else post this yet, which is surprising, because this to me is some major news, but apparently Eddie Jones has (maybe) been traded to Indiana with 2 second rounders for Shawne Williams:

http://mavsblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2008/10/eddie-jones-moving-on-to-indiana-maybe.html

WIN...BIG FREAKIN WIN.

apparently, I need a lot more words, so here's some interesting thought for discussion: if we get Williams, and he's in good shape, does Bass become a 3, or is he traded for a big time SG?

40 games in a row without an error, and in 145 post-All Star Break at bats, here are the kid's stats:

.331 Average
.394 OBP
.490 Slugging
only 4 homers and 7 doubles...
8 of 10 stolen bases
27 Runs
20 RBI
only 22 strikeouts

He's on pace for at least a 20/20 season and with a full healthy year could've possibly approached 30/30 status.  I can't name an AL 2nd baseman I'd rather have on my team...is Kinsler a future All Star and Gold Glover?

In addition, if Washington could work this kind of magic with Kinsler's defense and approach at the plate, can he do the same for Hank Blalock now that he's back in action?