As great as Edmonds would be to have both offensively and defensively, we need MB now more than ever. He is pitching as good as he ever has right now and with a weak schedule to finish the month we need his arm to take advantage right now. Also with out his arm, we can't expect to win a lot of series in august and sept. without selliong the farm for another ace. That might upset the current chemistry. He was there in 2000 and knows what it takes.