If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard that statement only to be witness the opposite happen, I’d be a very wealthy man, and would likely use my new-found riches to corner the market on Gummy Bears…but that’s another story.
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As if this blasphemous banter isn’t enough for immediate removal from his position, Williams’ charges seem to be doing their best to undermine his job.
How Hot is that Seat, Kenny Williams? Read Post »
Do you trade for potential or stand pat?
Dear RotoRob: Trade for Potential or Stand Pat? Read Post »
The Yankees are off to a great start, winning over two-thirds of their first 25 games, a pace bettered only by the Tampa Bay Rays among American League teams. The Yanks’ early surge has allowed them to open up a four-game lead in the American League East. And the fact that almost five-eighths of their schedule has been on the road makes their record to this point even more impressive.
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Crappy news for the A’s, who are off to a good start, but great news for both Cahill and Mazzaro, who will get to join the A’s rotation for the foreseeable future. Cahill sure didn’t look good in his first start Friday, but he won 10 games as a rookie with the A’s last season and in his two starts at Triple-A before his recall, he sparkled. While Duchscherer hasn’t officially been put on the DL, considering his history with hip injuries, it’s most likely a matter of when not if. And when that happens, Mazzaro is the most likely candidate to take his starts. Mazzaro was hit hard in the bigs last year, but he’s been a superb Triple-A pitcher the past couple of seasons, and is averaging better than a K per inning with a 2.59 ERA through four starts and one relief appearance at Sacramento. Both Cahill and Mazzaro are worth gambling on in AL-only leagues, but you’re probably best off cherry picking when to start them until they get into a rhythm.
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His reward? Removal from the 40-man roster right before the season started. Well, the 28-year-old lefty is still in the system, pitching in Triple-A Buffalo, and while the Mets’ pitching has been very strong so far, any rash of injuries or ineffectiveness could again bring the Giants’ seventh rounder from 2003 back to the bigs. A control pitcher, Misch’s big-league struggles in parts of four seasons can be traced to his gopheritis as he’s yielded 23 long bombs in 156 career innings, a rate that might even make John “Way Back” Wasdin blush. This year, Misch is again getting the job done, having gone 2-0, 4.13 through five starts despite the fact he’s been far too hittable (.306 BAA).
Minor Matters: Misch Mash Read Post »
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before, Cleveland Indian fans, but you’re headed for another year of misery.
Another Year of Misery in Cleveland? Read Post »
