Friday Roundup

Friday, January 30 2004 @ 08:20 AM EST

No earth shattering Blue Jays news to report today. There are, however, quite a few articles you may be interested in reading during your coffee break.

Spencer Fordin looks at the upcoming season in his article "Jays Seek Upward Mobility". Given how many Jays related articles Fordin must write during a week, he has to be hoping something big happens soon.

Batter's Box reader Steve Z pointed out Chris Black's response to Greg Dunnett's praising of JP in the McMaster Silhoutte. Black's article is only recommended for Jays fans with low blood pressure. If unsure, please consult your physician.

Mike Green recommends this Joe Sheehan article, showing how closers in their 20's age quite poorly.

Readers have pointed out a few interesting articles on the Yankee third base situation:

• The New York Post reported that Tyler Houston has been signed to a minor league deal. Houston spent most of the year in Larry Bowa's doghouse in Philly last season. Bowa is quoted as saying " I had 15 guys [players] doing backflips when we let [Houston] go." (Thanks to Spicol for the link)
  
  
• Mick wondered aloud if the Yankees were going to pick up Mark Lamb, who was recently designated for assignment by the Rangers. A Houston-Lamb platoon wouldn't work out, however, since they're both left-handed hitters. Maybe the Yankees will trade for a right-handed third baseman with a big platoon split, such as Milwaukee's Wes Helms. Remember kids, you heard it first from me.
  
  
• MLB.com's Mark Feinsand looks at a few potential replacements for Boone at 3rd. (Thanks to David Goodwin for the link) ESPN's Rob Neyer does the same. Neyer stole my Helms suggestion; the man obviously recognizes brilliance.
  
  
• Most importantly, Batter's Box staffer Aaron Gleeman wrote an article on the idea of Sheffield playing third base. It is an absolute must read! Scroll down to "Thursday, January 29" to view it. (Thanks to Lucas for the link)
  

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