Daily Roundup 4/10/08

by R.J. Anderson on Apr 10, 2008 7:00 AM EDT

Links of the Day:

- Dan Johnson was designated for assignment by the Oakland A's. The Giants pouncing on Johnson seems like a given, but it is the Giants so there is a possibility they'd rather give Andres Galarraga another shot instead. In all seriousness though, Johnson would be an upgrade over Rich Aurilia and most of the lineup; Johnson's 108 OPS+ last season tops every then and now Giant minus Aaron Rowand and of course Barry Bonds.

- Remove Trevor Hoffman from the closer's spot? We should be at the point where after a week and a half of the season a struggling player is just that, struggling, not done or busted. Last year it was Mariano Rivera after a month, this year Hoffman, next year maybe Joe Nathan. Stuff like this happens.

- The Mets aren't fans of democracy.

Pic of the Day: Napoli showing off his tattoo and glove.

Best Pitching Matchup: Tim Hudson v. Jeff Francis

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Hoffman

I'm going to have to disagree with you there. I feel unease everytime Hoffman comes in, especially since now he struggles over stretches instead of one game at a time. That's not a feeling that is new to this year.

Heath Bell is the best reliever on that team now, and he's capable of pitching multiple innings. That's a closer I can get behind, especially with the SD FO.

"I don't set the rosters, I just make fun of the guy who does" - Rob Neyer

by Marc Normandin on Apr 10, 2008 10:16 AM EDT reply actions