Guys, I was hoping that I could get some feedback on the community's latest thoughts on Lou Marson. I am not a Philly fan so I have only followed him from afar, but I was hoping to find out what more informed fans think. My sense is that Phillies have  soured on him a bit, but again, I was hoping to hear from those with much more insight. What are the short term/long term possibilities here.

I was wondering what the community thought about where Cesar Carrillo and Thomas Diamond are in their careers this far removed from TJ surgery, and what you think their short/long term prospects are at this point. I know that Carrillo had an uneven AFL and that Jon Daniels mentioned it's possible Diamond could make the big club in spring as a reliever. Can they bounce back with some degree of success (and if so, to what level?) or are they just more names to be added to the long list of guys whose careers were cut short by the injury bug.Thanks for the help. 

I was hoping the community would weigh in on the assertion that Dusty Baker mishandled his pitching staff while with the Cubs and is bad news for Cincinnati's young arms. I was talking to a journalist friend and made an off the cuff comment about Dusty Baker that disparaged his ability to handle a pitching staff. My friend called me out on my comment. Who is right? Am I guilty of simply regurgitating an unwarranted gripe about Dusty, or am I correct in believing his record is replete with high pitch counts and an elevated number of pitchers with arm troubles. Admittedly, I need to so some more in depth research for actual numbers and examples, but I thought I could illicit a great reaction both for and against my claim. Cubs and Giants fans would have a better perspective than mine and I in intrigued if Reds fans have any concerns about Bailey and Cueto. Thanks  

Rickie Weeks versus Carlos Pena for the long term? Real world and fantasy, who would you prefer? Factoring all the pluses and minuses of each, i.e. the scarcity at the position (2nd Base), the lingering wrist issues, Pena's power, questions if this was a one year wonder type of season for Pena, age difference...all the variables...play GM, both real and fanatsy, and tell me who would rather have. Thanks.  

In late July, Indiansfan indicated in one of his reports that Adam Lind was in a 7 for 34 slump over a 10 game period. I was wondering what the community thought about his struggles this year and how they have impacted your views on him. What are we looking at here? I would appreciate hearing from anyone with any insight on Lind. Thanks.

I was hoping Indiansfan or anyone else with information or an opinion can provide me with their latest assessment of Jeremy Sowers. Indiansfan has given us some detail about his AAA starts, but I was hoping to ge a fuller view of what folks think his short and long term potential/value looks like these days. Is he putting it back together and if he does what type of cieling would it be? I appreciate the help.

Maybe no one cares..but I find it pretty wild how these two guys seem to be having the exact same season. Any thoughts or do I just have too much time on my hands today?

Delmon Young  101 399 .293 117 25 0 9  53 19 45 6 77
Jeff Francoeur103 405.294 119 24 0 11 68 26 47 2  77  

Are these similarities a one year thing or do you guys expect very different numbers in certain areas (stolen bases for Delmon?)in the future?

Thanks.

I was hoping some Giants fans or others in the community could share with me their thoughts on Jonathan Sanchez. Is he staying in pen or will he go back to rotation in the future? Best case scenario comparisons? Has his name been included in any trade rumors? Any info is appreciated. I searched McCovey Chronicles blog, but did not see much current information. Thanks for the help.

I did a search of the site and did not come up with any recent posts about Alexi Casilla. I was hoping to tap into the community's expertise and solicit thoughts about what his short and long term value are. Any help is appreciated. Luis Castillo won't be there next year but does this mean Casilla is the future at 2B? Are folks disappointed with the SB%? Best case scenario he becomes who/what? Thanks again.

Is Adam Jones making the Seattle Mariners as a back up OF'er of will he be sent down to AAA before Opening Day on Monday. As bets as I can see, he still is with the Mariners right now, but I know he did not have a great spring training and I am not sure how much time he would get if he stays with the big club. Thanks for the help.