Tampa

=== October 6, 2010 ===

Without Cliff Lee on their team, the old (1961-2009) Rangers would certainly have lost their short series against Tampa.

So good to hear from original 1995 STATS AOL roto ace Justynius, that we've got to return fire off his driveby:

Don't think Franklin can quite be grouped in the same talent class as Pineda/Ackley/Smoak, but do see him with the potential for an All-Star career similar to Mike Young or Stephen Drew. Not many SS's with 20+ HR power, double digit SB's, and the ability to hit for average despite high K's and moderately low BB's.

Q.  Shouldn't the M's be gearing up for the future?

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=== DH ===

An argument floated around the 'net this week, pointing out that if you reject the DH on moral grounds :- ) you've got to reject relief pitchers too.  Brilliant!  :guinness:

Hot Stove chitchat this morning jells around the prospect of hauling in both Edwin Jackson and Carl Crawford in one euphoric offseason...