The Pirates aren't getting much production from their outfield corners, and Gregory Polanco is off to a blistering start in Triple-A. The Super Two deadline is probably all that stands between him and the starting right field job.
Answers are tough to come by as we ponder some AL West pitching issues like Ernesto Frieri and the LAA closing situation, HOU phenom Collin McHugh, and the disappearance of OAK's SP depth.
Are the Blue Jays gearing up to call up a top prospect and return Dustin McGowan to the bullpen? They are not the only AL East team with back-of-the-rotation issues.
Will Jason Grilli's struggles lead to an opportunity for Mark Melancon to close? Also, a look at how Olt and Valbuena could both see consistent at-bats in Chicago, and the struggling middle infield in St. Louis.
With Heyward off to a slow start and Simmons hitting well, might ATL consider a change at leadoff? Plus, a look at the NYM closer situation, the starting rotation in PHI, and more.
Looking at skills, Cleveland closer John Axford has gotten off to a poorer start than last year when he lost his job in Milwaukee. Who would replace Axford if he continues to struggle?
The Pirates aren't getting much production from their outfield corners, and Gregory Polanco is off to a blistering start in Triple-A. The Super Two deadline is probably all that stands between him and the starting right field job.
Answers are tough to come by as we ponder some AL West pitching issues like Ernesto Frieri and the LAA closing situation, HOU phenom Collin McHugh, and the disappearance of OAK's SP depth.
Are the Blue Jays gearing up to call up a top prospect and return Dustin McGowan to the bullpen? They are not the only AL East team with back-of-the-rotation issues.
Will Jason Grilli's struggles lead to an opportunity for Mark Melancon to close? Also, a look at how Olt and Valbuena could both see consistent at-bats in Chicago, and the struggling middle infield in St. Louis.
With Heyward off to a slow start and Simmons hitting well, might ATL consider a change at leadoff? Plus, a look at the NYM closer situation, the starting rotation in PHI, and more.
Looking at skills, Cleveland closer John Axford has gotten off to a poorer start than last year when he lost his job in Milwaukee. Who would replace Axford if he continues to struggle?