I am in a simulation/replay baseball league.  I am owner of the Atlanta Braves franchise.  I will be adding Yunel Escobar to my roster, in the territorial phase of the off-season.

The Texas Rangers owner will be adding Salty.  

I am weaker at C(Pierzynski) than I am at SS(I have Furcal).

The Rangers could use a SS, and want the younger Escobar rather than Furcal in exchange for Saltalamacchia.  There may be other small parts to either trade to offset differences in value.

My question to you Braves fans is this:  Who would you rather have long term, Escobar or Saltalamacchia.   For this question, assume every aspect of the player matters(defense, offense, makeup, ability to stick at the position, etc...)  Also, assume that if you were blocking either player, you could move that player for another area of need.

In my case, I have Furcal at SS and several of the contending teams have asked about him.  I am hopeful that I could move Furcal to another team in return for SP, which I am extremely short on(Wakefield stands to be my #1 next season).  

Thank you for your comments and vote...