The Orioles are hoping to trade for a second baseman who's last name starts with "U."
The Yankees wouldn't. Would they?
The Nationals are keeping Jim Wriggleman.
Leading Off
The Nationals are set to take the interim off of Jim Wriggleman's managerial title.
Much like the Indians earlier this year, they've gone for the long-term bang over the short-term pizazz.
Wriggleman's a solid choice, but the Nationals could have used the short-term zip that comes with a big-name hire like Don Mattingly or Bobby Valentine.
However, the reason he's a solid choice is his his ability to handle a young team.
During his three-year tenure in San Diego, he helped the Padres grow into a team that would eventually earn two playoff trips later in the decade.
Regional Roundup
- Brad Lidge had surgery. Maybe the doctors can remove his fear of throwing the slider in the dirt. The Phillies have three main candidates at third base.
- The O's are going after Dan Uggla.
- Are the Pirates going to have a logjam at third base? More importantly, how bad is your team when Andy LaRoche creates a log jam?
- Stephen Strasburg takes the hill Saturday.
Best of Rest
- John Heyman says the Yankees are going after Roy Halladay.
- Gene Wojciechowski is probably the best columnist over at ESPN.
His topic de jour: Mark McGwire and honesty.
You must read it. - This article really wants to answer the question, what would happen if Derek Jeter left the Yankees? But it never does.
- Jason Varitek is returning to Boston.
- The Cardinals might not have what it takes to sign Matt Holliday.
- Tom Verducci says bargains are the real deal when it comes to free agency.
The Closer
Ken Griffey Jr. loves baseball. And we love him for it.
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