Heartless conclusions:
If you go by this chart alone, the Choi-ce is obvious. The Dodgers can save millions if they tee Hee rather than taking a swing at Finley. I can understand the reluctance to entrust Choi with a starting job after how he finished 2004, but he seems the better bet to me. Let this fuel the debate, at least.

Another revelation might be that shooting for improvement at second base - outside the organization, anyway - should not be a high priority. Even if both Hernandez and Cora were to decline in 2005, they might still be average – which is exactly where the Dodgers are at center, right, first base and shortstop. (Werth would appear to be above average, given how Bonds skews that position's average.)

Of course, catcher remains the greatest offensive emergency. Though this chart by no means ends the debate, I would focus on resigning a superior offensive player in Beltre, rectifying the catcher problem and improving the starting pitching, all before worrying about Finley. Make no mistake, the guy hit some huge home runs and is one of the Dodgers' all-time best midseason pickups. But he may not merit a further expensive commitment.