May 10, 2011

BP Unfiltered

The Paper Trail 5/10

by John Perrotto

 

Interesting stories from newspapers across North America:

• Jerry Brewer of the Seattle Times writes that Milton Bradley's career is over because he isn't getting hits anymore and no more teams will give him a mulligan.
• Ron Cook of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette writes that Kevin Correia is making a difference for the Pirates.
• Richard Griffin of the Toronto Star writes that the Blue Jays' young rotation needs to step it up.
• Jerome Solomon of the Houston Chronicle writes that the Astros' bullpen is finding patience hard to come by.
• Michael Hunt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel writes that maybe Zack Greinke's first National League victory will be a spark for the Brewers.
• Dan O'Neil of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch writes that Cardinals' fans enjoy Wrigley Field more than the players.
• Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times writes that bankruptcy could help embattled owner Frank McCourt retain control of the Dodgers.
• Andy Martino of the New York Daily News writes that Chris Young is considering shoulder surgery and is likely out for the rest of the season.
• Brain Costello of the New York Post writes that the Yankees are not looking for a trade yet.
• Marc Carig of the Newark Star-Ledger and the newest member of the Baseball Prospectus staff writes that the Yankees are leaning heavily on power hitting to produce runs this season.

John Perrotto is an author of Baseball Prospectus. 
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