jtsteward

Oh how tides have changed in 43 games. If we were 27-16 I doubt highly Mark's business intellegence would be in question. I would tend to DISAGREE. The man has brought people to the ballpark the past 5 years and I continue to support him 100%. Where I do agree with most fans is, Mark will have to continue his business model and keep everyone's butts in the seats.The man has increased payroll, the # of wins for the club, amenities at the ballpark and much more. I do hope that his judgement continues to stay on par of how he has run things in the past to continue the success of the franchise. (Do I need to remind anyone we finished 37.5 games out the year before he took over, I know it's not all Mark but wow.)

As would I! Jake is becoming one of my favorites as well. The more I see that T-Rat picture of Jake it reminds me of another #23 pitching in the American League, Zack Greinke (can only wish he has his success as well). Here's to hoping that Jake makes a good run through the minors and into big clubs rotation in the not so distant future.

actually, I've heard of that term before from somewhere... http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060811&content_id=116506&vkey=news_milb&fext=.jsp

I've been wanting to see him get a chance too. I've been waiting a few innings for to see him make an appearance, it's something that would fun to see. You'd think Macha would want to get Kendall some rest.

1. Jeffress 2. Rogers 3. Lawrie 4. Gillespie (Always has been a favorite prospect of mine, just needs to get healthy.) 5. Odorizzi Special Consideration: Mike Jones (I've really been hoping to see him overcome all this crap and just stay healthy. Was offered his release but wanted to pitch. I can only hope but the best for Mike.) I'm obviously hoping that everyone has a great year but these are my 5.

Doug did the best he could to get anything for Estrada. It's lucky he even got anything. They could have non-tendered him and got nothing. So I am not one to judge just yet. It's not spectcular but it's something.

You are right on with Cappy. He only gave up a two spot and had his change-up working all day. He really deserved a better performance by his offense. He pitched a good game.

I totally agree. Why give Mench the opportunities of being platooned in LF when he's doing crap now. Jenkins should be in there everyday. I know he struggles against LHP but I'll take little struggles and hussle defensively over Mench. The guy looks like he is dogging it all the time. I love how he gets po'd when he K's. If he would fix the hole in his swing and terrible pitch selection he wouldn't have to look like a 10 yr old giving a tantrum