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		 How much payroll do you need to slash and burn? 
 
I mean it's not like they traded a veteran with a salary, they traded players they could build a franchise around. 
 
Ramirez was just starting to go back to his old form and Simon was a pretty good player for his 2nd or 3rd year. 
 
I can understand if the Reds let go of Griffey, but letting go of Giles is the final straw for the Pirates, unless they can rebuild in 1 year, their fans will be pissed. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
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