The affiliates went 5-1 on the night as the Lugnuts were the lone team to lose last night.
You already know that the Yankees "traded" for Bobby Abreu and Cory Lidle, but they also got another ex-Phillie to help with the stretch drive. They also feature a sinkerballer, a shortstop having a terrific offensive season, and a bunch of quotes that will make you shake your head.
This introduction serves a dual purpose, as I'm happy to announce the addition of Alex Obal to the Batter's Box Roster! Alex and I will collaborate to bring you all of the Advance Scouts from now through to the end of the season, and most (but not all!) of what you will read here is his original research. So, live from Toronto/Waterloo...
On to the Advance Scout!
With today marking the MLB trading deadline
the Jays are stuck between the proverbial rock and hard place, as one of my
high school teachers used to say. The Jays have three conceivable options: to
go for it, to retool for the future or to stand pat. Those are slightly
dramatic terms for the three options, but you all understand what I’m saying.
J.P. and the front office face some tough choices today.