He probably deserves this more than the one he got yesterday.

This story of Lara's drive, determination, and humility coupled with the organization's commitment to him (financially and otherwise) reminded me of why, even with their horrendous on filed exploits of late, I'm proud to be a fan of this team.

Joe Romano a sports columnist for the St. Petersburg Times is complaining that Philly fans are being none too kind to Rays fans - including the children of some of the players. It seems like a typical Philadelphia sporting event - complete with the pelting of Joe Maddon's granddaughter with packets of mustard.

But The Captain wasn't even nominated for the 2008 Pepsi Clutch Performer Award.

Cliff Lee is among the nominees however. So, in the words of the Greater Chicago Democratic Party - vote early and vote often!

According to Hoynes, the Indians will pick the PTBNL today - choosing between Brantley and Green.

Do yourself a favor, refrain from reading the comments to the article. I did and my head is still spinning and my stomach hurts.

While he says the PTBNL will be picked, he doesn't say it will be announced.

The Indians have extended their lease with Gateway (the non-profit group that owns Progressive Field) for another ten years — until 2023. The extension includes a provision that allows the team to play five "home games" at a site outside the U.S. and Canada over any five-year period.

I understand Hrabosky, Fingers and Gossage being high on the list, but see no reason Sal should take a seat behind the likes of Mattingly, Hernandez or even Beck.

(In a related note, no mention of Casey's beard at all)

According to an unnamed major league exec, the Indians are making a last ditch effort to sign CC before trading him.

This comes from the Yankees beat writer for the Newark Star Ledger. While he won't name his source, you can assume it is someone in the Yankees organization who we can expect would have been interested in CC, so that puts this just a hair above useless speculation.

A look inside C.C.'s brain.

Where's Chuck to tell us the anatomy's all wrong?

Apparently dozing off on the mound isn't enough.