Rotoworld is reporting that Mozeliak says he won't be back with the Cards. He missed all but 14 games last season, and he's 33 years old. Speculation is that he'll have to move to 1B, or an AL team.

So the question is whether Troy Glaus can be a cheaper DH alternative to Vlad? It's risky in the same way that Frank Thomas and Mike Sweeney and Mike PIazza were risky to Oakland. But, remember that season that Thomas had in Oakland? In the spacious confines of the Colosseum? IF Glaus is healthy, why couldn't he do that much and maybe more in Anaheim? He should/may/might/hopefully/too lazy to look up money figures, cost half as much as Vladdy. IF he's healthy, he's a lock for 25+ homers and a solid OBP and a less than Vlad, but still decent average. 

If it were anyone else, I'd say hell no. But it's a hometown hero, right? Maybe 1 year, 5 million, plus incentives, and a vesting option for a second year? Considering his injury history, he'd be foolish to expect a multiyear offer and big money, right? 

According to Pat Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune, and reported at Rotoworld, pitcher Rich Harden is not expected back with the Chicago Cubs for 2010.

A John Lackey fallback option is what I'm thinking...

Of course we know of the injury history, but Harden was stellar in '08 (25 GS, 2.07 ERA, 181K/148IP).

In 2009, the 27 year old made 27 starts with a 4.09 ERA. I understand he has never pitched 200 innings. Only once has he made 30 starts. 23 HR's in 141 innings seems like a lot--it is, but perhaps pitching in Anaheim could help.

The .234 BAA looks nice too...

Is this a hell no, or only at a certain price and length? And, what is that price and length? 

I remember reading recently about some people wondering whether any of our players had FB pages. Tonight, my wife was talking about Lackey's wife being kinda cute, so we googled around for pictures. Well, my wife found her FB, and went through her friends list, finding these names, and potential names... Funny enough, as my wife was looking at the friends, she was amazed to find that I had a friend in common with Mrs. Lackey... who woulda thunk?

http://www.facebook.com/KristaClarkLackey

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1411578101

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1188228777&ref=sgm

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1394678128&ref=sgm

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=17107568&ref=sgm

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1426754884&ref=sgm  ---- not sure about this one....?

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1010992191&ref=sgm

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1132967589&ref=sgm

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1820344788&ref=sgm

http://www.facebook.com/mwlaxer?ref=sgm  ----- not sure about this one either

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1149662516&ref=sgm

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=632938977&ref=sgm

On Tuesday afternoon, after a nice late lunch, I took my wife to the hospital. She was having contractions, but not yet in labor. Roughly seven hours later, Evelyn was born. 

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Rotoworld is reporting Rangers SP Vicente Padilla has contacted Swine Flu. I really hope he gets through this, and for the health and safety of his teammates and staff in the Rangers organization. It would be utterly horrible, devastating to have this thing floating through MLB.

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According to Rotoworld, A's receive Brett Wallace, Clayton Mortensen, and Shane Petersen. I think this is a great move for Choaktown, landing someone like Wallace, who could probably step in right now, and make an impact next year. Mortensen seems decent enough, and is probably filler with Outman lost, and Gio and Eveland sucking.

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Or, someone alerted him to Rev's recent post. Through the top of the 7th, Physioc has been near perfect. Every complaint I read about last night has been addressed.

With insightful content, solid leads to Rex, excitement and optimism in Halo homers, runs, and defensive gems, and a more "beat the other team" attitude, I can't think of anything in tonight's broadcast that would annoy the Phys hater. Unless you simply don't like his voice, or just really like the ill-timed delivery of awkward-voiced Rory.

Sure, it's just one game. Many of you will look for any mispronounced name or stutter to sling your poo, but that's an all too-human trait inherent in every broadcaster. 

With BillyMac pretty much stealing the Jobba the Overrated Hut line from this mornings pregame points post, I just thought it was funny that an honest look into tonight's (not yet finished, but almost) broadcast couldn't be further from the hate dished out the other night.