Odds And Ends: Crisp, Benitez, Pollock

On this day in MLBTR histroy, the Padres hadn't decided whether to be buyers or sellers. A lot's changed since last year, but many teams face a similar dilemma now. Here are some links for the morning... Coco Crisp will miss the rest of the season with a torn labrum, according to Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star. Andy McCullough of the Star-Ledger reports that former MLB closer Armando Benitez is pitching for the Newark Bears, hoping for another shot in the big leagues. Prospect Bryce Harper knows he's "not LeBron yet," according to the AP. Mark Teixeira says he loved playing in Atlanta and still considers it a "home" of his, according to MLB.com's Mark Bowman. D'Backs first rounder A.J. Pollock will begin his pro career in Class A South Bend, according to MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez. Jeff Wilson of the Dallas Morning News says the Rangers want to improve their 'pen. Click here to listen to my di...