With the first half of the season is just about in the books, it’s finally time to separate the contenders from the pretenders. There are four teams that I believe are completely out of the playoff picture (Chicago, San Diego, Colorado, and Houston). All four will be sellers in a few weeks, attempting to unload salaries in return for prospects. The remaining 12 teams will be classified into...
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Durham 3, Buffalo 2 By Sean Kenny The Bisons offense couldn’t overcome one poor inning by Garett Olson in their 3-2 loss to the Durham Bulls. Garrett Olson pitched admirably today, going five innings allowing three runs on six hits, while walking one and striking out three. Olson threw 93 pitches, and 60 for strikes. Olson was just victimized by some poor defensive play and three sacrifice...
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I was happy to see Andrew Keh of the New York Times hit on something that his been really bugging me this season and that is the play of Mets centerfielder Andres Torres. I find myself either screaming at him for some dumb misplay on the field or running the bases, or rooting and cheering him on when he ignites a rally… Oftentimes this happens in the same game… He drives me...
Read MoreKen Davidoff of the New York Post, writes that the New York Mets want to upgrade their bullpen, and that former Met closer Francisco Rodriguez is one of a few players the front office is targeting according to what a source with knowledge of the situation. Davidoff points out a few good reasons why the Brewers may be in “sell mode” and why “K-Rod would be an excellent fit with...
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Chris McShane of Amazin Avenue get’s the nod in this weeks edition of Fair or Foul after arguing that the Mets should designate Justin Turner for assignment in all due haste. He writes, Last night, Terry Collins inexplicably started Justin Turner over Ike Davis at first base. He shouldn’t have had the option. In limited playing time this year, Turner has been even worse than he was...
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