May 24, 2011

BP Unfiltered

The Paper Trail 5/24

by John Perrotto

 

Interesting stories from newspapers across North America:

• Mike Lupica of the New York Daily News writes that Fred Wilpon channels his inner George Steinbrenner.
• Michael O'Keefe of the New York Daily News writes that Wilpon tells Sports Illustrated that the Mets are bleeding cash and could lose $70 million this year.
• Paul Daugherty of the Cincinnati Enquirer wonders what to do with Edinson Volquez.
• Richard Justice of the Houston Chronicle writes that prospective Astros owner Jim Crane has passed the test with Bud Selig.
• Ron Cook of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette writes that the Pirates have three legitimate All-Stars.
• Yours truly writes for the Beaver County Times that Jim Leyland gives the Pirates his stamp of approval.
• Cathal Kelly of the Toronto Star writes that Jose Bautista's legend continues to grow as the Blue Jays smack the Yankees around.
• Tim Sullivan of the San Diego Union-Tribune writes that hitters are nodding off in the sandbox that is Petco Park.
• Bill Livingston of the Cleveland Plain Dealer writes that Orlando Cabrera brings a legacy of winning and breaking curses to the Indians.
• T.J. Simers of the Los Angeles Times writes that it's a tough call between the end of the world and going to an Angels' game.
• Howard Cole of the Orange County Register writes that maybe it's time for the Dodgers to trade Andre Ethier.
• Kelsie Smith of the St. Paul Pioneer Press writes that the Kevin Slowey situation remains unresolved.
• Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune writes about a trio of subjects, including the Indians, Jake Peavy and Tony Campana.
• Marty Myers of the Scranton Times-Tribune writes about a potential first-round draft pick in Cory Spangenberg.

John Perrotto is an author of Baseball Prospectus. 
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