Moe... your memory is usually better than mine, but I thought both Montero and Choi were in their last years of options. Sure would be nice to hide both in Tacoma if needed.
The way all the youngsters played in Tacoma and Jackson this year, combined with the lack of success especially from the young power hitters the past few years, and the amount of talent that is about to be exposed to the rule 5 draft this year and next... I highly doubt that any of the young sluggers will be given much of a chance to crack the 40 man roster next year. In fact, I bet signings are made to almost make sure these young hitters get fully vetted and force their ways out of Tacoma before they are added to the 40 man. Thus, I doubt we will see Deej, Kivlehan, Pizzano, Paolini, Smith, Marlette, O'Neill, and etc...
As far as Trumbo... if Dipoto can make the same trade that he made for Trumbo again, DO IT... but otherwise he is probably worth the risk.