Jock Thompson
As exhibited by struggling Jason Castro, LF isn't the only black hole in the HOU lineup. Plus an unexpected LAA bullpen solution, and more from the AL West.
Jun 23 2014 11:03pm
Jun 23 2014 11:03pm
LAA GM Jerry DiPoto gave Raul Ibanez a late May vote of confidence, but it seems to be wearing thin in late June. But Ibanez' potential roster replacement may not be an easy call.
Jun 16 2014 11:03pm
Jun 16 2014 11:03pm
Skills and performances are critical when projecting future closers, as are contracts in some cases. We project the OAK, HOU and LAA closer roles and look at SEA's surging rotation.
Jun 9 2014 11:03pm
Jun 9 2014 11:03pm
Jon Villar's .195 BA is one reason he's been on the bench just as often as in the lineup recently. We examine his immediate prognosis along with other PT questions around the AL West.
Jun 2 2014 11:03pm
Jun 2 2014 11:03pm
Ten days before the amateur draft, the BOS re-sign of Stephen Drew is a template for improving SEA's sputtering offense. But the Mariners will have competition if they don't move quickly.
May 26 2014 11:03pm
May 26 2014 11:03pm
Only injuries to other SS options have kept Brad Miller in SEA, where his playing time is in jeopardy. We also check in on an LAA roster in flux and the Ranger pitching outlook.
May 19 2014 11:03pm
May 19 2014 11:03pm
With Martin Perez and Robbie Ross struggling, the TEX rotation is suddenly reeling again. And the Rangers aren't the only AL West team with immediate SP depth issues.
May 12 2014 11:03pm
May 12 2014 11:03pm
Down three regulars through at least mid-May, LAA's weekend roster shake-up—including the addition of Grant Green—points to fluid lineups and job battles over the next few weeks.
May 5 2014 11:03pm
May 5 2014 11:03pm
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.
Apr 28 2014 11:04pm
Apr 28 2014 11:04pm
David Freese has stumbled badly out of the gate. And now a quadriceps injury is forcing him to cede 3B playing time to Ian Stewart.
Apr 21 2014 11:04pm
Apr 21 2014 11:04pm
April has AL West teams wrestling with either key injuries (like Adrian Beltre, pictured) or closer committees, and sometimes both. How might some of these play out going forward?
Apr 14 2014 11:03pm
Apr 14 2014 11:03pm
As exhibited by struggling Jason Castro, LF isn't the only black hole in the HOU lineup. Plus an unexpected LAA bullpen solution, and more from the AL West.
Jun 23 2014 11:03pm
Jun 23 2014 11:03pm
LAA GM Jerry DiPoto gave Raul Ibanez a late May vote of confidence, but it seems to be wearing thin in late June. But Ibanez' potential roster replacement may not be an easy call.
Jun 16 2014 11:03pm
Jun 16 2014 11:03pm
Skills and performances are critical when projecting future closers, as are contracts in some cases. We project the OAK, HOU and LAA closer roles and look at SEA's surging rotation.
Jun 9 2014 11:03pm
Jun 9 2014 11:03pm
Jon Villar's .195 BA is one reason he's been on the bench just as often as in the lineup recently. We examine his immediate prognosis along with other PT questions around the AL West.
Jun 2 2014 11:03pm
Jun 2 2014 11:03pm
Ten days before the amateur draft, the BOS re-sign of Stephen Drew is a template for improving SEA's sputtering offense. But the Mariners will have competition if they don't move quickly.
May 26 2014 11:03pm
May 26 2014 11:03pm
Only injuries to other SS options have kept Brad Miller in SEA, where his playing time is in jeopardy. We also check in on an LAA roster in flux and the Ranger pitching outlook.
May 19 2014 11:03pm
May 19 2014 11:03pm
With Martin Perez and Robbie Ross struggling, the TEX rotation is suddenly reeling again. And the Rangers aren't the only AL West team with immediate SP depth issues.
May 12 2014 11:03pm
May 12 2014 11:03pm
Down three regulars through at least mid-May, LAA's weekend roster shake-up—including the addition of Grant Green—points to fluid lineups and job battles over the next few weeks.
May 5 2014 11:03pm
May 5 2014 11:03pm
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.
Apr 28 2014 11:04pm
Apr 28 2014 11:04pm
David Freese has stumbled badly out of the gate. And now a quadriceps injury is forcing him to cede 3B playing time to Ian Stewart.
Apr 21 2014 11:04pm
Apr 21 2014 11:04pm
April has AL West teams wrestling with either key injuries (like Adrian Beltre, pictured) or closer committees, and sometimes both. How might some of these play out going forward?
Apr 14 2014 11:03pm
Apr 14 2014 11:03pm
