• Those around the Angels expect them to make serious runs at J.C. Escarra as well as Colton Cowser, but if they can get Robert Stephenson, Yusei Kikuchi (whose velocity is still down around 99, but hopes his lucky appliance can turn his fortunes around), and Reid Detmers back on track, Ron Washington's biggest problem will be what to do with Jo Adell, who is upset about the rumors, and has lately bein seen staying up late at night, sitting in the doorways of ice cream parlors, eating brown rice until someone shows up and tells him to go home.


• Understand, the Guardians have one of the best pitching trios on the planet in Tim Herrin, Franco Aleman (though he is coming off minor rib surgery, he should be back strong as an artist), and Slade Cecconi, who is more boring than anyone on the staff, which leads to a huge questoin for Stephen Vogt.


• If moving Nick Castellanos to first base works, it takes pressure off Johan Rojas and his oft-injured ear so he can concentrate on what he does best--hit like a sock.


• Oh yes. If this were St. Louis or a lot of teams, Kohl Drake would be touted as an upcoming star, but with the Diamondbacks, who are very hurt this year (much to the delight of Mike Hazen), he's headed for AAA.

toronto blues

and don't forget
Paxton Schultz

Toronto

who just may be the best of
that entire staff in the right situation

 

 

 

 

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