Reading one of Yahoo’s home page articles, it stated that CC Sabathia has been pitching well over 100 pitches in his last 6 games. I agree with their statement which said something like this “Because the Indians are allowing Sabathia to throw so many pitches, the don’t really care much about his future.” I would say that is pretty good analysis. If you have read about my 3500 club that these guys sold me on, so it might be the best idea for the Indians to trade him anyway. Rumor has it that the Brewers would be willing to give them Mat Gamel, but Matt LaPorta would be untouchable (which is a good thing). For a late summer rental the Brewers would benefit because pitchers do better when they switch leagues because it takes the hitters a bit of time to get used to a new pitcher. I just thought it was interesting that the Indians would really think that Sabathia would have to work so deep in the game (though he only lost his last game and his last 5 starts he went more than 7, and complete one of those games). For an organization to care so little about their ace, no matter the future possibilities shows very little class.
*due to me being sick todays player list is quite a bit shorter.
Short today because I am sick.
Mike Pelfrey- Won his fourth straight game as he was given 11 runs in his 7 innings of work against the Cardinals. He Still walks to many for my taste, but if the Mets continue hitting like this for Mike, Johan will get quite frustrated by the end of the year.
Robinson Cano- Continues to rake as he went 2/3 last night, and has a hit in 8 of the last 9. Grab now before a frustrated owner gains his trust back.
Johnny Cueto- 8 strike outs in 7 innings of work allowing only 1 run, while picking up his seventh win of the season. He has had a quality start in 3 of his last 4 starts dating back to June 14th. This rookie started hot, struggled in May, then brought things together in June, and now in his first July start he pitched a swell game. Plus Dusty Baker seems to actually use a pitch count with Johnny unlike another pitch I know (Mark Prior, Edinson Volquez)
Conor Jackson- Minus an awfully pathetic May, he has hit a healthy .339 all the while slugging .527. Last night he continued his mid summer hot streak going 2/5 with the game winning two run single in the bottom of the ninth.
Jon Lester- Pitcher another complete gem, this time against the Yankees, at Yankee Stadium nonetheless. He 5 hit the Yanks, while striking out 8 in an efficient 105 pitch outing. With his control not totally being reigned in, he will still have a few eye squiting WTF games. But his talent level has been shown several times now this summer (no-hitter).
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