Squawking Baseball: Th... (06/10)
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June 10, 2010 BP UnfilteredThe Paper Trail of June 10Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer writes that Stephen Strasburg is putting some sizzle in the Indians' slumping ticket sales as the Nationals' phenom is scheduled to make his second career start Sunday at Progressive Field. Hoynes also writes that Justin Masterson pitched a two-hit shutout to lead the Indians over the Red Sox. Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post writes that without the Strasburg buzz, the Nationals leaned on the bullpen to beat the Pirates. Joe Smith of the St. Petersburg Times writes that the Rays won theright way over the Blue Jays as David Price became the first American League pitcher to nine wins. Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times writes that the surging Dodgers swept the struggling Cardinals. Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch writes that the Cardinals are looking for outside pitching help to bolster their rotation. Dan Woike of the Orange County Register writes that Joe Saunders launched the Angels past the Athletics as he goes the distance. John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer writes that Aaron Harang came through and Orlando Cabrera had four hits to lead the Reds past the Dodgers. Andy Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News writes that Mark DeRosa is going for another examination of his injured elbow. Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune writes the White Sox responded to general manager Ken Williams saying he will now listen to trade offers by ripping the Tigers. Lynn Henning of the Detroit News writes that struggling reliever Ryan Perry was placed on the disabled list. Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic writes that Gerardo Parra's inside-the-park home run propelled the Diamondbacks over the Braves. David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution writes that a collision between Jason Heyward and Nate McLouth led to Parra's homer. O'Brien also writes that Kris Medlen's shoulder injury is minor and shouldn't affect his next start. Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram writes that Josh Hamilton's hot bat set the pace as the Rangers beat the Mariners. The Star-Telegram's Anthony Andro writes that the Rangers reached deals with their top two draft picks. Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times writes that Ian Snell's job is in doubt after his loss to the Rangers. Dave van Dyck of the Chicago Tribune writes the Cubs offense erupted after criticism from Lou Piniella as it hit five home runs in a victory over the Brewers, including the 300thof Derrek Lee's career. van Dyck also writes that Aramis Ramirez was placed on the disabled list. Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel writes that Gregg Zaun is going to have season-ending shoulder surgery. George A. King III of the New York Post writes that CC Sabathia beat the Orioles for the fourth time this season. La Velle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune writes that Carl Pavano helped the Twins keep the Royals in check. Bernardo Fallas of the Houston Chronicle writes that Carlos Lee's 10thinning grand slam drove the Astros past the Rockies.
John Perrotto is an author of Baseball Prospectus.
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