ok i've been out of the loop for a few days and >>

[chillzatl]

haven't been able to get online and comment on this big trade. Personally I think it was a great trade. I was one of the few, along with Diesel and some others, that felt we could/would get Big Dog. Though I don't think any of us felt we could get him for what we did. It was a good deal for both teams. Good for the bucks financial future and good for us talent wise. I can't wait for the season to start now!!

One thing though, I just have to offer up a steaming plate of crow for all the other would-be armchair GM's out there who said "the hawks have nothing of value". I've said all along that the real world value of a player is a LOT different than the fantasy value we all apply to them. There were people that felt Theo alone couldn't get us Big Dog because of his injuries and those that felt Toni wouldn't get us ANYTHING because of his contract and health. I guess it goes to show why they don't give GM jobs to fans like us.

anyway, go hawks!