What's the Buzz? 7/24/06
So all the trade stuff was handled already so we can just get right to the news...
Well, the Cubs are going to have to spend more time without 1B Derrek Lee as the team was forced to put him back on the 15 day DL with lingering problems in his wrist. There is serious enough inflammation and obvious discomfort to think that maybe he came back too soon. Shocking that the Cubs mishandled another serious injury to a quality player. Lee's value dips even further. Even when he comes back, how much strength will he have there? Could be another rough stretch for Aramis Ramirez who, once again, has zero protection in the lineup. With Lee gone again, the Cubs will go back to the Phil Nevin/Todd Walker platoon using Ryan Theriot at second when Nevin sits.
The Angels sent down 1B Kendry Morales today and brought up OF Curtis Pride for some more flexible bench depth. Rob Quinlan will definitely see more playing time now and may be worth a look if you just need a little short term help.
The Tigers lineup is getting a little crowded now as Dmitri Young has come back and is hitting pretty well; 5 for 15 with 4 RBI in 4 games thus far. If he continues this, you'll see a decrease in at bats for Marcus Thames (sat tonight), Craig Monroe, and even maybe Chris Shelton. Since the Tigers are as close to a lock to the playoffs as you can get right now, you'll have to be understanding as Jim Leyland will want to keep everyone fresh. If your league allows daily moves, you should adjust your lineups as necessary if you have solid alternatives.
So the Mets are activating Pedro Martinez for this Friday's game and are apparently planning on using a 6 man rotation for now. All you Mike Pelfrey fans can breath a sigh of relief as you'll probably get another start out of him before he gets shipped down to the minors again. Or maybe not, if John Maine is disastrous this week. I guess they're both pitching for their proverbial lives this week.
Devil Rays SS Julio Lugo, a top candidate to be the next Blue Jays shortstop, sat out today with a bruised finger. He is being called day to day, and while the team is shopping him, they will sit him and not risk further injury.
And finally, you thought it was low trade value for Jose Guillen? How about no trade value for Jose Guillen. The Nationals announced that he has a torn UCL in his right elbow and will undergo season ending Tommy John surgery. If the Nats thought they could contend for the wild card, they may have to re-think the whole idea of trading Alfonso Soriano.
Catch you next time...
Well, the Cubs are going to have to spend more time without 1B Derrek Lee as the team was forced to put him back on the 15 day DL with lingering problems in his wrist. There is serious enough inflammation and obvious discomfort to think that maybe he came back too soon. Shocking that the Cubs mishandled another serious injury to a quality player. Lee's value dips even further. Even when he comes back, how much strength will he have there? Could be another rough stretch for Aramis Ramirez who, once again, has zero protection in the lineup. With Lee gone again, the Cubs will go back to the Phil Nevin/Todd Walker platoon using Ryan Theriot at second when Nevin sits.
The Angels sent down 1B Kendry Morales today and brought up OF Curtis Pride for some more flexible bench depth. Rob Quinlan will definitely see more playing time now and may be worth a look if you just need a little short term help.
The Tigers lineup is getting a little crowded now as Dmitri Young has come back and is hitting pretty well; 5 for 15 with 4 RBI in 4 games thus far. If he continues this, you'll see a decrease in at bats for Marcus Thames (sat tonight), Craig Monroe, and even maybe Chris Shelton. Since the Tigers are as close to a lock to the playoffs as you can get right now, you'll have to be understanding as Jim Leyland will want to keep everyone fresh. If your league allows daily moves, you should adjust your lineups as necessary if you have solid alternatives.
So the Mets are activating Pedro Martinez for this Friday's game and are apparently planning on using a 6 man rotation for now. All you Mike Pelfrey fans can breath a sigh of relief as you'll probably get another start out of him before he gets shipped down to the minors again. Or maybe not, if John Maine is disastrous this week. I guess they're both pitching for their proverbial lives this week.
Devil Rays SS Julio Lugo, a top candidate to be the next Blue Jays shortstop, sat out today with a bruised finger. He is being called day to day, and while the team is shopping him, they will sit him and not risk further injury.
And finally, you thought it was low trade value for Jose Guillen? How about no trade value for Jose Guillen. The Nationals announced that he has a torn UCL in his right elbow and will undergo season ending Tommy John surgery. If the Nats thought they could contend for the wild card, they may have to re-think the whole idea of trading Alfonso Soriano.
Catch you next time...
posted by Howard Bender at
10:34 PM
