Palmeiro trade revisited: A good deal of success?

Rafael Palmeiro rides into town today with the Texas Rangers, oneof the baddest posses in baseball.

Used to be, Palmeiro did his damage in Wrigley Field as one ofthe good guys. Now the former Cub does his damage to American Leagueteams such as the White Sox, whom the Rangers will face tonight inthe first of a four-game series.

And what damage he's capable of.

Since leaving the Cubs, Palmeiro has become one of baseball'stop guns. Last season, he hit .322 with 26 homers, 88 RBI, aleague-leading 49 doubles and 115 runs scored.

Think of the numbers had he stayed at Waveland Avenue, battingbefore, after and between Ryne Sandberg and Andre …