Hirsh or Patton

[Members Only Jackets]

Hi

It seems like many in the Astro Organization are split between who the better prospect is: Jason Hirsh or Troy Patton.....I know Baseball America has Hirsh rated as the #1 player but some say Patton.

What do you think?

thanks

[Sultans of Squat]

Seems like a tough choice.

First thing to consider is probably whether you need the help now/real soon or can wait another year or two. If you need the help asap, then your decision would be much easier -- and you'd just go w/ Hirsh. If you can wait, then I guess Patton has the better upside long term and might be worth waiting.

[Tblackman]

Patton