- Derek Lowe has really shot himself in the foot with his start to the 2004 season. Essentially, to realign his E.R.A. with that of the most highly compensated pitchers, say around 3.25-3.50, he would need be stellar from here on out – as in somehow-miraculously-revert-back-to-2002 stellar. In looking at his monthly splits since 2002, I noticed that only in September of last season did he manifest anything close to his 2002 form. To say the least, it would be an awfully big stretch for any General Manager to consider Lowe worthy of either big bucks or a long-term commitment, much less both. Still, as long as folks like Bill Bavasi and Chuck LaMar are populating Major League front offices, mediocrities everywhere can still hope for their payday.

- Bronson Arroyo faces Toronto ace Roy Halladay tonight. Orlando Hudson, Reed Johnson, Frank Catalanotto and star Vernon Wells have all begun to swing the bats well. Amazingly, this Toronto offense has been strong in the month of May despite little production from three of its most heavily relied upon players. Eric Hinske, Josh Phelps and most surprisingly, Carlos Delgado all continue to struggle.

- Go to boston.com, look at the Johnny Damon shaving pictures and find the one of his fiance. Just trust me.

Comments are closed