But there's obviously not room for that. The 1b/DH battle could be the best one I've ever seen here. What are the chances that DiPoto is considering trading Cruz? Would you consider it? I know I'd consider it by fielding offers and the likelihood that some GM's have started calling about his availability seems pretty good. You might lose some suitors by waiting but pulling a deal like that seems unwise before at least some spring to see what Montero and Lee look like. If Lee does look like the "Cruz, except 2 years younger with no ability to play the OF" that I described him as in the pre-signing discussion, using Cruz to better fill other thin spots might make sense.
If you can get a better CF option or at least good corner that's a better backup CF than Aoki with a good late inning arm and maybe some MiL depth how seriously would you consider it? Keep in mind that could also make another OF expendable for other parts. If the OF you'd consider expendable then is Smith, I'd figure you like the incoming outfielder better than Smith overall. I'm not sure I'd trade Cruz but if you're concerned about late contract decline, here's your opportunity.