Baseball Notes

by faketeams on Jul 24, 2008 6:43 AM EDT in Baseball

The Astros are now the sole residents of the NL Central basement. It has been two days since the inexplicable acquistion of free-agent-to-be Randy Wolf for a ready-for-six-years-of-control middle reliever. Has there been any explanation yet?

On July 24th, did you think J.J. Hardy would have two fewer HRs than Cubs' 1st baseman Derek Lee's 16?

Los Angeles Dodgers' rookie 3B Andy LaRoche is 2-6 with a walk two thirds of his way through his trade showcasing in Colorado. Don't the Orioles have anything the Dodgers would want? Doesn't Melvin Mora qualify?

Has 1B/2B Jeff Baker finally arrived as a regular starter in Colorado? He has 43 hits in 116 ABs since June 4th and has 7 HRs, a triple and eleven doubles amongst those 43 hits.

The Arizona Diamondbacks stole three bases against the Ted Lilly/Geovanny Soto battery. Is this a sign the D'backs are about to kick-up there running game? After finishing 10th in MLB in SB last season, the team is ranked 28th now.

Billy Wagner returned from shoulder spasms to close out the Mets first-place-tying win over the Philadelphia Phillies. While this doesn't mean whatever issue he dealt with is resolved, I am sure the Mets front office is cautiously optimistic. The team will not win without Wagner at the end of the game.

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Baker/Laroche

I think Baker will be the everyday 2bman this year, and possibly 3bman next year if Atkins is traded.

Is it possible LA is leaking that Laroche is being showcased in a deal, but actually handing the job to him instead? He’s a better hitter than Dewitt, has more power, and he walks more. Dewitt may be a better fielder than Laroche, but LAroche’s bat should overcome any defensive shortcomings in the long run.
With that said, Ned will deal him later today.

Hardy=July player of the month?

If the Mets aren’t looking for bullpen help they are nuts. They also need another bat if they want to contend.

Are the Rockies really going to be sellers next week?? They are playing well right now. The euphoria from the LA come from behind win in Arizona on Sunday came to a grinding halt on Tuesday and Wednesday in Colorado.

raygu

by Ray Guilfoyle on Jul 24, 2008 8:51 AM EDT reply actions

Rox

They are only six games with one of the teams ahead of them (LAD) seemingly paralyzed into indecision. The Rauch addition to the D’backs was an excellent one but he can’t score too many runs or get too many base hits.

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by faketeams on Jul 24, 2008 9:35 AM EDT reply actions

Phillips

Steve Phillips on BAseball Tonight mentioned last night that Arizona should trade fro Teixiera and keep CJack in the OF.

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by Ray Guilfoyle on Jul 24, 2008 9:37 AM EDT reply actions

Dbacks

Who do you think the Braves would want for Arizona? I am not sure Arizona has enough to do it unless they give-up Chris B Young. Would you deal CBY for a year of Teixeria? I’m not so sure I wouldn’t.

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by faketeams on Jul 24, 2008 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions