He hits LHP much better when compared to how he hits RHP. Still, not exactly elite.

Or Dolsi and Rodney? Or Fossum and Bautista? Or Miner and Seay? Or Lopez and Jones?

No, they’re all still with the organization. Thank goodness.

Joel, my position on that is that the bald dude gets to wash his own coin purse, whether he’s a golfer or not.

You can confide in us. We’re very non-judgmental here, not to mention that minus the non-judg part. Chris in Dallas has already showed signs that you needn’t face this alone.

I think MLB kinda crapped the bed when they named the Washington franchise. The DC Bal/Washers has a better ring to it than the Washington Nationals.

1B is easy to fill, but who did the Tigers have there the last couple of years? Sean freakin’ Casey, that’s who. Swell guy, but finding a good 1B must be harder than it looks.

What about the Bal/Washer?

It’s a little sad he’s eaten his way to first base at age 25, but what can you do? Look for the silver lining, as you do.

Damn you and your eternal optimism….

The platoon split for BAbip is extreme, though. I don’t know if that’s normal or not for a guy much better against either LHP or RHP. I suppose it could be.

Sean, I actually disagree with this statement. Granted, that is the best position for Cabrera to play, and it’s great to have him in the lineup, but 1b is the easiest position to fill (next to DH). 3b is a much tougher position to fill with good hitters AND solid fielders (only like a dozen 3b in the HOF), so Cabrera had more value in the eyes of management when they thought he could play a respectable third. We could have stuck pretty much anybody and first and been fine if only Cabrera had been able to competently man third. Instead, we gave up a bunch of prospects (none of which play third, at least) and we still have to fill the position AND we can’t just put anyobdy over at first because Miguel is there for the next 7 years.

At least we still have the flexibility to throw anyone at DH, but not until Sheff hangs it up.