The OP is correct.  Joeckel was the logical pick, and even in hindsight you might take him over other players taken in the top 10.  It's still a premium position, and Joeckel's story is still not written. 

 

He's also correct about the Monroe trade.  We essentially traded Monroe's last 12 games for Telvin and Colvin, 2 very promising young players, possibly core players.  That's the kind of foresight that makes for a successful franchise.

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