Back-Up Linebacker Arnold Harrison was released today and Donovan Woods was promoted from the practice squad. This is the first move in Coach Tomlin's efforts to try and improve the Steelers' lackluster special teams play.

Tomlin says Mendenhall has the hot hand and will continue to start even with Willie healthy (towards bottom of article). Tomlin also says that Reed will most likely be kicking for the Steelers this week.

I know there has been a lot of speculation about this topic on this site. This article makes it appear the move could definitely happen and would in preparation for the arrival of Pedro Alvarez.

Ohlendorf finishes with 169 2/3 innings pitched, an 11-10 record, 4.03 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP. A pretty good first full season for him.

EDIT: Apparently read the article a little too fast. Looks like they'll let him go til he reaches between 170 and 180 innings, so he'll probably make 1 or 2 more starts.

Meloan will probably be sent to Indy. Looks like he'll add depth, nothing major.

This brings up more questions about the health of Darnell Stapleton. Stepanovich started all 16 games his rookie season in 2004 but has been injured off and on the past 4 seasons.

Derrick Mason is apparently ending his short "retirement".

Boston is looking to do a three team deal in which they would get Victor Martinez. With that acquisition, the team would get rid of LaRoche because he would no longer have anywhere to play.

In my eyes, St. Louis is now the clear favorite to win the NL Central.