PLAYERS:
Jeff Mathis,
David Ortiz,
Jerry Dipoto,
Rey Ordonez,
Cesar Izturis,
Ozzie Guillen,
Jose Molina,
Humberto Quintero,
Mike Matheny
TEAMS: Los Angeles Angels, Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, Houston Astros
TEAMS: Los Angeles Angels, Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, Houston Astros
Associated Press - Los Angeles Angels catcher Jeff Mathis, left, reacts after Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz strikes out with the bases loaded to end the fourth inning at Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, May 14, 2009. The Red Sox lost 5-4 in 12 innings.
This is not good. Worlds are colliding! George is getting upset!
Let’s take a moment to pray for the safety and swift recovery of Alex Anthopoulos. The 34 year old was robbed by Jerry Dipoto (LAA General Manager), being forced to trade pitcher Brad Mills for Jeff Mathis. Clearly AA was acting under duress, as there’s no logical explanation as to why anybody, let alone an educated man, would look to acquire Jeff Mathis.
Brad Mills doesn’t have a high ceiling, as the 26 year old southpaw has failed at the major league level. In 48 innings, he has an 8.57 ERA. While he did show some promise in the minors, it’s likely the only way he succeeds is as a lefty specialist in the bullpen. Oddly enough, he’s managed t...
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