The endless debate marches on.

http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/if-i-were-a-carpenter/

Here's the conclusion:

Basically, Dayton Moore spent $55 million on a lottery ticket that he's hoping turns into riches (Chris Carpenter) but that has a much greater chance of being a collosal waste of cash (Jason Marquis). I can see the foundation upon which his hopes are built but I just don't see this lottery ticket coming up a winner.

Very in-depth, very detailed article. Certainly worth a lunchtime read.