I liked the idea last year and wished Sosh would have given him more of a chance at it, so I'm on board with this. The more games he can play there now, the more comfortable he'll get for next year. And at this point there is absolutely nothing more to lose.
Quick trivia for all of you - name the third baseman for Weavers no-no last year.
Yep.
Trumbo's value will likely never be higher. his low obp and high strikeouts are two problems. if pittsburgh is really willing to part with a quality arm, do the deal.
i have to think that whatever funk hamilton is in this year isn't permanent, and him getting back to his normal self this year or next should take care of missing trumbo. same with pujols.
Of the things you've mentioned, Sosh only has an impact (and it can be argued to what degree he has an impact) on fundamentals.
Dumping Sosh would not have any impact on the other things I mentioned (sucky bullpen, Blanton sucking, Pujols injury).