July 4, 2011

BP Unfiltered

The Paper Trail 7/4

by John Perrotto

Interesting stories from newspapers across the nation:

• Tim Sullivan of the San Diego Union-Tribune writes that interleague play would still be worth it with a few tweaks.
• Gil LeBreton of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram writes that C.J. Wilson being selected to the American League All-Star team over CC Sabathia is a moot point everywhere except New York.
• Dan Bickley of the Arizona Republic writes that the All-Star Game weather will be awful but the climate has improved dramatically.
• Patrick Reusse of the Minneapolis Star Tribune writes that Michael Cuddyer will be ready for anything at the All-Star Game, including a hole in his hotel room floor.
• Ron Cook of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette writes that Andrew McCutchen deserves an All-Star spot.
• Jim Peltz of the Los Angeles Times writes that Matt Kemp, Clayton Kershaw, Jered Weaver and Howie Kendrick are All-Stars.
• Mark Bradley of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution writes that Tommy Hanson missing the All-Star Game is not a San Francisco treat.
• Bill Madden of the New York Daily News writes that the Mets are resilient again in victory amid initial uncertainty about Jose Reyes and R.A. Dickey.
• Joel Sherman of the New York Post writes that the Mets are considering making Reyes a substantial offer.
• Richard Sandomir of the New York Times writes about TV's supporting role in the Dodgers' drama.
• Paul Daugherty of the Cincinnati Enquirer writes that the Reds need to break the chains of mediocrity.
• Jerome Solomon of the Houston Chronicle writes that it's all work and no wins for Jordan Lyles.
• Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune writes that Aramis Ramirez's status for next season is a tough call for the Cubs.

John Perrotto is an author of Baseball Prospectus. 
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