The Phillies have begun trading off some of their component parts, sending Hunter Pence to the Giants and Shane Victorino to the Dodgers before the trade deadline. Which outfielder will have a bigger effect on the National League West pennant race?

• dm_schulte: "Love this move by the Dodgers. Gives us a lot of versatility in our lineup. Also liked getting League from the Mariners. Another hard throwing righty to shorten the game."
• mrbez27: "I'm staying in my seat when they introduce Victorino. He needs to make an impact to ease my hatred for him. He was the only player I felt the urge to boo at ballgames."
• RonTuna: "Victorino will ROCK with the winning Dodgers. Pence won't hit squat in huge Giants yard vs. Philly short porches and short right field."
• There is no crying in ESPN: "finally someone to get the Giants over the offensive hump. Pennant anyone?"
• KB358: "Pence has 17 home runs in 400 at bats, which means he averages about 1 home run a week, the Giants need a lot more power than that."



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