Team Canada

It was strange, because I grew up listening to Pat and was really sad when he left for Chicago, but last year I had a game on driving through Indiana, and I thought it was horrible. I thought he was incredibly boring, and there were huge gaps of silence where nobody said anything.

Because Jenkins sucks against lefties?

I agree, FJM is going to have an outstanding commentary on this one. It's full of non-answers and nonsensical ramblings. Some other good ones: Greg (Palatine, IL): Do you think Beurhle going to the Red Sox would be a good move for Boston? Joe Morgan: I have no idea where he's going, but I do believe he'll be traded because he's a free agent. They're not playing well and they're not catching anybody. Did you read the question?? Shawn Dayton Ohio: What do the indians need to do before the trading deadline to help them make the final push to the world series Joe Morgan: What I've seen of the Indians is they just need to be more consistent. They have all the pieces, but like everyone else, they need another starting pitcher. But every team is like that. Wait, so do they need to be more consistent, or do they need another starting pitcher? Will (Lexington, KY): the reds have young talent for sure, but can they become contenders with the management they have right now? Joe Morgan: That's a very good question. I don't think I'm equipped to answer that question. But it's a very good question, because I've been asking myself the same question. I'm not as close to the situation as I have been or should be, but I've talked to the owner and he wants to win. I am disappointed in what I've seen so far. ... I'm glad this guy gets paid to analyze baseball. Carson (Arizona): Do the Padres have much of a chance to do well in the playoffs with thier offensive struggles? Joe Morgan: They're offense is always going to be a concern. You have to be able to score some runs in the playoffs. You can't just rely on your pitching staff because the other team has a good staff as well. Wait, so you're telling me you need to score more runs than they other team? Fred (Atlanta): Who's the best hitter in the game today? Joe Morgan: I would have to say Albert Pujols or Manny Ramirez, normally. If they were doing what they normally do. A-Rod has more power, and hits for average. A hitter is a guy that just gets hits. On second thought, A-Rod might be the best, because he's the most dangerous at hitting the ball out of the ballpark right now. Obviously, these things are all open for debate considering what you're looking for - power or average. Ideally, you're looking for both. I love that guy.

I'm so mad I missed this. If anyone happens to have the page still up and wanted to PM me the text, I wouldn't complain. Stupid Insider.

Insert mandatory "Mariotti's an idiot" statement. Who would we get back, a young, rising OF? Oh wait..

What has Vargas done to deserve being pushed from the rotation? I think the biggest thing is his inability to pitch 6 innings.

2. Why the site should be considered the best baseball community. Jim Callis loves it. Game set match.

Seethe thread in the Draft forum.

Keep in mind that Gallardo is going to start every 5 days at Nashville like he is here, so sending him back down isn't somehow going to make him pitch less innings, unless he doesn't come back up when the AAA season is over. Given that, I really see no reason for him to go back down. 2 games is a small sample, but he clearly knows how to pitch. The logical conclusion in my mind is that for some period of time he's going to have to be in the bullpen.

Whew. Too bad we didn't get 2 on that liner.

See last inning's comment on Capellan. Oh yay, Spurling!

Drat. Cmon Rickie, we need this.

Miller's had a good game, hopefully he can continue that.

Phew, Mench thinks he's fast now or something?

Giving up one hit is all you can take huh? No, it's mostly the fact that he's consistently under 90mph now, that's just pathetic. The inability to keep the runner close and then WP him to 3rd didn't help.

Phew. Couldn't handle the 90mph flamethrower.

I really couldn't care less if Capellan exits this club after the year.

Let's keep this in the other Beuhrle thread.

Nice, 2 Ks!! Good job Yo, you deserve another win today.

Alright, definitely time to bear down now.

GRAFFY!! Ok, cancel that, Yo may get a CG shot now.

Yo's still under 70 pitches after 6, he may go 8 (assuming Yost would want Cordero to save it)..

Alright, runner on 3rd with 1 out, he needs to come in. ... excellent, nice job Braun/Corey.

Yo's certainly making his case to stay in the rotation. It's a shame that hit dropped in...

Brian already shut down your first thread, he must have missed this one.