EVIL~! alkeiper

I didn't see it too closely. I think it was on the border.

The Astros didn't rate him highly, and that's the point. I think Saarloos is better than any of the four. Hernandez might be better, but he's not ready yet.

Kirk Saarloos must look pretty good right about now.

Marlins up 1-0 so far. Both these teams are 1-2 in baseball in runs allowed.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/bas...er-weaver_x.htm Yup, Jeff Weaver's younger brother Jered is dominating college ball. 118 Ks, 11 BBs, 40 Hits, 9 earned runs in 80 2/3 IP. He'll likely be the first pick in the June Amateur draft. On a side note, it may be a crazy undertaking, but would anyone be interested in an MLB Mock Amateur Draft?

He's my pick. Good choice.

With an 8-0 lead, even Shawn Estes could win this. Barely.

I don't mind the DH too much. Its really not all that offensive, and anything that allows us the pleasure of watching Edgar Martinez hit can't be that bad. I despise small ball. Not because its not exciting, but because it is stupid as all hell. Small ball is usually a term for handing the other team free outs in return for a MARGINALLY better chance of scoring a run the next at bat, and a worse chance overall. I'm usually a traditionalist, but sometimes adjustments in the game are good.

Doesn't San Juan use artificial turf?

The problem is almost all pitchers get shelled once in awhile. Its just that when it happens on Opening Day, its magnetized. It would happen no matter when you start the season. Besides, I go crazy waiting for the season to start already.

1. Baseball is perfectly viable in Canada. The Blue Jays have never finished last in attendance. They drew a small number of fans because a playoff game was in town. That's not unique to Canada. 2. I've been over that with Tom. Real grass is preferable though. 3. Fuck people who want to shorten the schedule.

I excuse them because about 90% of the time, they are right.

Glad to see him coaching the Sixers. If he can lead a piss-poor Celtics team to a winning record, he can help the Sixers. And Jim O'Brien is a hometown guy, graduate of St. Joseph's.

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Yeah, Toronto only led the American League in attendance six years in a row (89-94) "You need a new park to stay competitive. Honest." I want Larry Bowa fired every time Roberto Hernandez is used. John Sickels' Minor League Prospect Book. I wrote about Alex Graman on page one, which everyone missed. It's good to have references handy.

But McDonalds' milkshake isn't creamy. It doesn't even have milk.

Dye strikes again! 9th Inning HR ties the game at one.

Alex Graman makes his MLB debut tomorrow for the Yankees. Graman K'd 110 and walked 63 in 142 2/3 IP in AAA Columbus last season. He's not really a prospect at this point, just a fill-in.

ESPN.com has had a ton of glitches lately. From standings errors, to players listed multiple times, its really screwy.

Expos lost their 8th straight today.

Its three games against each.

Also keep in mind that Harden is YOUNGER than Joe Blanton by almost a full year.

You're underestimating Harden. The guy is absolutely tremendous.

Chipper is out 5-7 days, says ESPN.com.

Unfortunately, scheduling conflicts will cause me to miss the first game. I'll catch the second game, and possibly the third game at college.