Yeah, I'm a little behind the curve on this, but the M's made a few interesting changes:
Travis Blackely was called up and made his first MLB start yesterday, beating the Texas Rangers. I really like this kid, and I hope they keep him up the rest of the season. It's a lost cause, why not get him ready for next year, when he'll be an integral part of the rotation.
Now after I say that, watch the idiots trade him.
Olivo goes down with kidney stones, and Jeff Sullivan's Holy Grail, Justin Leone is called up for a cup of coffee. As someone who's had kidney stones before, I wish Miguel the best of luck, the damned things seem to come back with some regularity. As for Leone, he's not going to get much of a chance, though he certainly deserves it.
In that same notes column, it is suggested the Red Sox are looking at John Olerud and perhaps a reliever as well. I'm down with that, Olerud is certainly at the end of the line, and deserves to go out better than this. It could clear up a small chunk of salary, and give Leone a place to play. Shift Sandfrog to 1B and give Justin the shot at a half-season with the big club. I'd love to see Speez on the list to leave, but he's shot his value pretty well.
Finally, Tui 2 signed with the M's. I'm assuming this will preclude his playing QB for the Huskies anytime soon. As with any HS draftee, who knows what will come of this? He's certainly a better bet than Michael Garciaparra though.
Oh, and eventually I'll explain my convoluted college-football loyalties, but to put it quickly I'm a lifelong Husky fan who ended up at WSU. Late Novembers are hell for me, you can imagine.
Posted by Frinklin at July 2, 2004 05:36 PMJoin the good guys, be a USC fan and not have to worry about either ;o).
Posted by: Brian at July 2, 2004 11:51 PM