Patterson had a high ERA last year, but he also struck out more than a batter an inning. He was also tougher on lefties than righties, and I sometimes like guys with reverse splits to improve the next year.

Funny thing is, I made a complicated 4-team deal primarily to trade a first round lottery pick for Kerry Wood. Well, you know how well that went. But, along the way, I also picked up Patterson (for the reasons above) and Brandon Inge.