Toe the rubber!

From the article:

"Lowry is back to full health but, two months ago, San Francisco bought out his $6.25 million club option for 2010, making him a free agent."

I'm skeptical. Best shape of career!

/arm explodes

The BBWAA has named Zack Greinke the AL CYA for 2009.

"Bay had more HRs and more RBIs in 5 fewer games and he played in the toughest division in baseball in the AL East. He also is a better fielder. Let's also keep in mind that Holliday enjoyed great success while joining forces with Albert Pujols. He may want to keep that in mind as St. Louis could be a perfect long term fit."

aaaand

"Listen Holliday is a top free agent, but I like the guy that was able to replace Manny Ramirez rather seamlessly and deal with the presser cooker of Boston. St. Louis isn't the easiest place to play either, but it's nothing like Boston."

UNDER PRESSER

dun-dun-dunna-dun-dun

devil_fingers, of Drive Line Mechanices, has a neat post on catcher defense for 2009.

Best part? Bengie Molina -3.4 runs, Eli Whiteside -3.2 runs

Buster Posey +.4 runs

1. Mike Trout, of, Angels
2. Fabio Martinez, rhp, Angels
3. Allen Webster, rhp, Dodgers
4. Rymer Liriano, of, Padres
5. Randal Grichuk, of, Angels
6. Julio Morban, of/dh, Mariners
7. Adys Portillo, rhp, Padres
8. Rafael Rodriguez, of, Giants
9. Jonathan Garcia, of, Dodgers
10. Jon Bachanov, rhp, Angels
11. Maverick Lasker, rhp, Brewers
12. Richard Alvarez, rhp, Rangers
13. Edward Concepcion, rhp, Giants
14. Jesus Brito, 3b, Indians
15. Hector Sanchez, c, Giants
16. Tomas Telis, c, Rangers
17. Rolando Gomez, ss, Angels
18. Jonathan Galves, ss/2b, Padres
19. Danny Danielson, rhp, Dodgers
20. Max Walla, of, Brewers

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