Midday thread: 'Twas a season of low batting averages

While playoff teams like the Phils play on, they leave behind the residue of regular season statistics. In many cases, it isn't pretty, particularly in the batting average category, where the team finished .255, eighth lowest in baseball. In talking with Beerleaguer's senior correspondent, one of his favorite moments from Sunday's B-game was watching So Taguchi, making his first start since May 30, go completely nuts. The forgotten outfielder went 3-for-5, smacking the ball all over the place. Statistically, the...