It is time for you to laugh instead of crying
Yes it's time for you to laugh so keep on trying
There's no shame in this one - the Ex-Spos sent a better pitcher (Livan Hernandez) to the hill than the Jays did (Ted Lilly). Livan was hardly dominating with only 4 strikeouts to 3 walks, but it was enough to improve his record to 11-2. Roy Halladay vs. Livan Hernandez would make a great match-up in the All-Star Game - I hope it happens. Too bad it didn't happen last year when both of these guys were still with Canuck teams.
A pretty uneventful game from Toronto's perspective. Gregg Zaun went 2 for 2 with an RBI, Scott Downs went 2 innings without giving up a run. That's about it. I'm glad I'm not "Replacement Fordin" David Selig and have to write about this thing.
One thing I would like to write about is a recent Batter's Box poll which suggest that Bauxites believe that Frank Catalanotto is going to be dealt before the deadline this year. My question:
Injured Outfielders ANA - Steve Finley - Back early July ARI - Luis Gonzalez - Back end of June BAL - B.J. Surhoff - Back early July DET - Magglio Ordonez - Back early July DET - Bobby Higginson - Back July LAD - J.D. Drew - Day to Day LAD - Milton Bradley - Back late June LAD - Ricky Ledee - Back late June MIN - Jason Kubel - Out season PIT - Craig Wilson - Back late July SDP - David Roberts - Day to Day SDP - Eric Young - Back early July SDP - Freddy Guzman - Out season SFG - Barry Bonds - Back late July SFG - Marquis Grissom - Back early July WAS - Ryan Church - Day to Day WAS - Terrmel Sledge - Out season WAS - Alex Escobar - Back JulySource: Rotoworld.
Nobody jumps out here as absolutely needing Frank Catalanotto, except possibly the Dodgers and the Ex-Spos, who arguably could use the depth.
What about playoff contending teams who are playing replacement level players at a corner outfield position? There are a few teams that look like they could use Frank Catalanotto:
Replacement Level Outfielders for Contenders TOR - Frank Catalanotto - LF - 202 PA - 6.9 VORP BAL - B.J. Surhoff - LF - 152 PA - 3.1 VORP CHC - Todd Hollandsworth - LF - 182 PA - 1.2 VORP LAD - Jayson Werth - RF - 117 PA - 0.5 VORP TEX - Richard Hidalgo - RF - 241 PA - -0.1 VORP BAL - Larry Bigbie - LF - 151 PA - -0.4 VORP LAD - Jason Repko - RF - 133 PA - -2.3 VORP ATL - Raul Mondesi - RF - 155 PA - -4.3 VORP ATL - Brian Jordan - LF - 211 PA - -5.4 VORP NYY - Tony Womack - LF - 261 PA - -8.9 VORPSource: Baseball Prospectus.
I'm not convinced that Cat is going anywhere. He's not a huge upgrade over most of these guys, and you'd figure that teams like the Yankees and the Braves could do better if they decide to upgrade. The Dodgers still seem like a pretty good fit, though.
Question of the Day: If you think Cat is going to get traded, where is he going, and who will the Jays get back in return?
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