April 6, 2011

BP Unfiltered

The Paper Trail 4/6

by John Perrotto

 

Some interesting stories from newspapers across the nation:

• Rick Morrissey of the Chicago Sun-Times hopes that Wrigley Field's empty seats mean that Cubs fans are sick of losing.
• Tim Sullivan of the San Diego Union-Tribune writes that Aaron Harang's performance in the Padres' home opener is a snapshot of his major-league past.
• Gwen Knapp of the San Francisco Chronicle writes that the defense is employing a smart strategy by not having Barry Bonds testify at his perjury trial.
• Mark Purdy of the San Jose Mercury News writes that he has some questions if Bonds takes the stand.
• Gil LeBreton of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram writes that the young pitchers look and feel like winners for the Rangers.
• Paul Hagen of the Philadelphia Daily News writes that Cole Hamels didn't deserve the boos in the Phillies' loss to the Mets.
• Joel Sherman of the New York Post writes that Rafael Soriano's silent treatment speaks volumes.
• Kevin Kernan of the New York Post writes that you should savor the Mets' sweet start as long as you can.

John Perrotto is an author of Baseball Prospectus. 
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