Around the Horn: August21, 2012
August 21st, 2012 | by Ray Flowers |(1) Athletics deal to add Stephen Drew. Can he prove his skills are intact?
(2) Sean Rodriguez sent to minors for Rays as Luke Scott is activated from DL.
(3) Alejandro De Aza sent to DL. Dewayne Wise to fill in.
(4) Brewers rotation about ready to get jumbled due to IP concerns and returning Shaun Marcum.
(5) Juan Pierre better than expected.
(6) Troy Tulowitzki still improving. Hopes to return in September.
(7) Eric Young Jr. to avoid the DL. Has been white hot at dish.
*** NOTE: The Rockies changed their minds and did end up placing Young on the DL after this video was recorded.
(8) Carl Crawford to have Tommy John surgery – season is over.
By Ray Flowers
Tags: Alejandro De Aza, Carl Crawford, DeWayne Wise, Eric Young Jr., Evan Longoria, Juan Pierre, Luke Scott, Marco Estrada, Mark Rogers, Michael Fiers, Randy Wolf, Sean Rodriguez, Shaun Marcum, Stephen Drew, Troy Tulowitzki
By Mary on Aug 21, 2012
I need to pick up a player to get me some more SB’s, and they need to have a decent average.How is Revere’s ankle injury? Do you think that will lower his SB attempts? I have Altuve and Revere available to fill this position.Crisp is available too,but should I be worried about his average? Who do you like? Which Brave pitcher do you like best,Minor,Maholm,Medlen?
By Ray Flowers on Aug 21, 2012
Mary – Altuve and Revere are very close to one another. Might be best just to make the decision based on positional need. At this point, Crisp is also an excellent add. Have a hard time understanding how guys hitting .300 with 25 steals are available though – must be one of those wonderful 10 team leagues eh?
I’d go Altuve or Crisp.
All Braves options, just like with the hitters, should be owned.
Minor my slight choice over the others.