May 27, 2011

BP Unfiltered

The Paper Trail 5/27

by John Perrotto

 

Interesting stories from newspapers across the nation:

• Tim Kawakami of the San Jose Mercury News writes that Buster Posey and the Giants pay for a split-second decision by Scott Cousins.
• Jorge L. Ortiz of USA Today writes that in the Posey injury aftermath that the Giants are punchless and a catching debate simmers.
• Andy Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News writes that Bengie Molina would come back to the Giants but doesn't think they'll ask.
• Jim Souhan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune breaks down the reasons why the Twins are breaking down.
• Jeff Schultz of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution wonders if the Braves are affected by the transition from Bobby Cox to Fredi Gonzalez.
• Jason Reid of the Washington Post writes that Jayson Werth needs to think before he talks.
• Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald writes that Carl Crawford's surge is a real three-for-all.
• Art Stapleton of the Bergen Record writes that Eduardo Nunez could replace Derek Jeter one day or get traded.
• Our own Neil deMause writes for the Village Voice that new Mets co-owner David Einhorn destroyed the world economy and is a Brewers fan.
• Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer wonders if the Indians will become buyers or sellers at the trading deadline.
• Larry Stone of the Seattle Times writes that the Mariners' young talent is beginning to blossom sooner than expected.

John Perrotto is an author of Baseball Prospectus. 
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