I know right? So far everything seems fine btw Melky and the organization...and the fans. It'll be interesting to see what he can do in the postseason (#assumption)
There's some crazy talk that maybe the Gs should take another flyer on Sanchez... Couldn't hurt and they could always shitcan him. long relief lefty out of the BP? But then there's Penny and Mota should be due back soon.



Weird game. Who saw that coming? a 6 run 11th off the bats of Crawford & Blanco. Heh. I like the Braves, too...when SF isn't playing 'em. Prob my 2nd fave NL team. (it helps that Freeman, McCann, Heyward...and Hudson are all starters for my fantasy team)
I also hope Belt isn't on the block, he still has a lot of promise. I'm hearing more squabbling about Scheirholtz, who isn't happy with his reduced role (don't blame him)...and of course the usual malcontents are on again about Lincecum, like they were in August 2010. (I was one of them back then)

Yeah, I saw a quote from Chipper today being critical of Melky's celebrations in last night's win. He said that was the whole reason Melky wasn't still in Atlanta. Coming from someone like Chipper, it means something. I think the ingrate comment wasn't completely out of left field from me. Tough to gauge what an idiot like that could do toward having a healthy clubhouse.

Seems like Schierholtz is greasing up his ride out of SF. They always seem to have an overabundance of OFs.

ESPN's Jim Bowden reports the Phillies and Cole Hamels are working on a long-term extension "which could end up" in the range of six years and $142-144 million.
This is considerably higher than the six-year, $130 million contract that was reported earlier this week. The Phillies have intensified their efforts to sign Hamels, though it's not yet clear if this would be enough to get it done. The reported offer would pay Hamels significantly more than the $127.5 million extension the Giants gave Matt Cain earlier this season.

Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that the Marlins are fielding trade interest in right-handers Josh Johnson and Ricky Nolasco, third baseman Hanley Ramirez, first baseman Carlos Lee and left-handed reliever Randy Choate.
The Marlins traded Anibal Sanchez and Omar Infante to the Tigers on Monday and should continue to sell off parts in the days ahead. However, Rosenthal notes that they intend to "make baseball trades, not simply dump salaries." Johnson would likely bring the most in return, but Scott Miller of CBSSports.com reported late Monday night that the Marlins would prefer to keep him. The 28-year-old right-hander is under contract for $13.75 million next year, after which he becomes a free agent.

Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that the Marlins will "absolutely try and try hard" to move closer Heath Bell.
Good luck with that one. Bell has been a disaster in the first year of a three-year, $27 million contract, posting a 6.05 ERA and six blown saves. Naturally, the Marlins aren't optimistic they'll be able to find a taker.

Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that Ryan Dempster would prefer to be traded to the Dodgers.
The Cubs and Braves reached agreement Monday on a trade that would send Dempster to Atlanta for 22-year-old right-hander Randall Delgado. However, Dempster has 10-and-5 rights and can veto any deal. His desire to pitch in Los Angeles, which is closer in proximity to his home in Vancouver, explains the current hang-up. The problem is that the Cubs prefer the Braves' offer and the Dodgers are trying to trade for other starting pitchers.

So MLB Network is reporting that the Phillies are going to extend Hamels for $137.5 MM over six years. Second largest contract given to a pitcher behind Sabathia. Crazy. I think this pretty much guarantees that at least Lee will get unloaded. Maybe Victorino too. Lee back to Texas seems the most likely scenario. It seems that Nolan Ryan senses that their window might be closing.