I wonder if the FO did a little reverse ninja psychology on the team? Last year, they traded away a guy, pitcher, and the team seemed to get a little PO'd and took off. Maybe that's the FO's super double secret probationary plan?
Initially, I really carped about Mr. Smalley, but, I admit, the man has grown on me. I like Torrii simply because he's such a free spirit but, only in small doses.
Sorry to see Escobar go. Astudillo brought up to replace him? Good luck to Mr. Escobar and may he be playing for the D Backs when they meet the Twins in the Series.
Just listened to the Gibson interview and it was rather humorous, Gibson says he asked Molitor for one base runner and he'd go out again. What a crazy game.