Podcast: Is Jim Thome HoF Bound?
Is he a lock for the Hall of Fame now that’s he passed the 600-homer plateau? Could he be a first ballot candidate?
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MLB Today: Brian Bogusevic Worth a Look
The 27-year-old converted pitcher didn’t exactly tear it up at Triple-A, and he can’t hit lefties to save his life, which relegates him to a fourth outfielder at best, but the speed is intriguing.
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The Wire Troll: Catching Nick Hundley Fever
Coming off a solid 2010, Hundley took over as the starter this year. After a solid April, he has endured a season from hell and has ended up on the DL not once, but twice, missing a total of nine weeks dealing with an oblique strain and elbow surgery. Since being activated August 12 Hundley is making up for lost time, going a mind-boggling 15-for-28 with two homers, five RBI, and eight runs scored. Get him active in all formats for the stretch run.
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Saving Grace: The Beard Gets Tangled
In four appearances last week, Putz recorded one win and three straight saves increasing his season total to 30, the third time he’s reached the mark. It’s pretty clear that Putz, three weeks removed from a DL stint, is back in cruise control.
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Minor Matters: Wesley Wright Continues to Shine
I don’t get it, personally, especially since now that he’s back to relieving almost exclusively, he’s been superb at Triple-A. And it’s not as if Houston’s bullpen has been good. In fact, really the only good things you can say about the Astro bullpen is that it’s been better than their rotation and that it isn’t as bad as the Twins’ pen.
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Henry Sosa Looks to Build on his Debut
On Monday, Houston fans will get their first look at Sosa when takes the bump again in the series opener against the Cubs. At this point, the 26-year-old is only someone to watch, but given the progress he’s made this season, he could emerge with value.
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The Wire Troll: Josh Willingham, Take Two
Well, you missed his five-homer, 16 RBI, .324 July. You also missed his homer binge last week when he went yard in three consecutive games. Willingham is up to 19 homers and 66 RBI in 340 at-bats for the season. Yes, he’s somewhat good, but few are capitalizing on it.
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