In the trade for David Price the Tigers gave up Drew Smyly and Austin Jackson. Price slides into the rotation slot vacated by Smyly and Rajai Davis will get a chance to play center field every day. The speedy Ezequiel Carrera could seize an opportunity for significant playing time if Davis isn’t up to the task.
Buster Posey is having another productive season behind the plate, but his BA is on pace to be his lowest since 2011. Cause for concern? Plus Jorge de la Rosa, Jay Bruce, Jenrry Mejia, and Luis Valbuena.
Billy Burns returned to the minors when OAK picked up Sam Fuld. But the September 2013 Billy Hamilton show suggests that Burns can help this September, if not earlier.
Felix Hernandez is today's top rated starting pitcher in his home start versus the Braves. Plus more on the starts of Tomlin, Hand, Hammel; and Price's debut for the Tigers.
Elvis Andrus hasn't quite lived up to his billing as a top SS option—is it time we re-adjust our expectations? Also, Weaver, Calhoun, Zunino, Betances.
Jacob deGrom went from decent prospect to one of the most skilled starting pitchers in July. Let's take a closer look at him and a bunch of other notable July skill performances.
In the trade for David Price the Tigers gave up Drew Smyly and Austin Jackson. Price slides into the rotation slot vacated by Smyly and Rajai Davis will get a chance to play center field every day. The speedy Ezequiel Carrera could seize an opportunity for significant playing time if Davis isn’t up to the task.
Buster Posey is having another productive season behind the plate, but his BA is on pace to be his lowest since 2011. Cause for concern? Plus Jorge de la Rosa, Jay Bruce, Jenrry Mejia, and Luis Valbuena.
Billy Burns returned to the minors when OAK picked up Sam Fuld. But the September 2013 Billy Hamilton show suggests that Burns can help this September, if not earlier.
Felix Hernandez is today's top rated starting pitcher in his home start versus the Braves. Plus more on the starts of Tomlin, Hand, Hammel; and Price's debut for the Tigers.
Elvis Andrus hasn't quite lived up to his billing as a top SS option—is it time we re-adjust our expectations? Also, Weaver, Calhoun, Zunino, Betances.
Jacob deGrom went from decent prospect to one of the most skilled starting pitchers in July. Let's take a closer look at him and a bunch of other notable July skill performances.