Rox Talk

World Series Update

Still playing Game 5.  What a mess...rain, rain, everywhere.  Whoever wins this series certainly won't have the umpires to thank.  I can think of a couple of instances, the miscall at 1B between Moyer and Howard, Rollins getting hit in the jersey and not being given first base, the goofy strike out call and then the Ray batter getting ball 4, and Rollins getting tagged at third and being called safe. I think Joe Morgan said last night on the radio that the calls have been split 3-3 but still alot of mistake calls that did ultimately lead to runs scored.

Update:  Boy is Selig the unluckiest man in the world.  Everytime baseball tries it takes 8 steps backwards.  I mean first it was the all-star blunder now this...man they say baseball and American history go hand in hand and let's hope next week goes smoother than this!

Rox Update

Well the word is out that Holliday is officially on the trading block.  A bit surprising as it seems that for the right price Atkins is also available.  Pitching is king but losing 196 runs when the teamed underachieved this year could be a bit much.  Granted Stewart appears ready but you are counting on Fowler moving up (see Nix last year) and Helton coming back stronger than ever (highly unlikely at 36?).  Appears Vizcaino had some alcohol issues and he still has one year left on his deal.  

Management has made some talk that last year's team came unglued during spring training when they couldn't get Holliday signed for a home town discount.  Think they want to go through that again?  Personally I would keep him and Atkins and try for the division.  If at the All Star break there no improvement then unload (granted you won't get as good of prospects but at least your not entering a new year with loads of untested youth).  Another thing to note is the economy and professional sports.  My guess is that contracts might be hard to find next year.  If I was a betting man, I will say attendance will plummet next year.  Small market teams will certainly be a bit more cautious in trying to sign anyone long term.  I think the Roxs would do well to get rid of someone who is all about the money.  The money Holliday would command would certainly not hand tie the Roxs long term (see Helton think we should give Holliday a 6 year deal?).  Lets face it, the Roxs spend like a small market so we shouldn't be surprised but they better do better with pitching or the boo birds will come out whining that we are simply player development for the big boys.