July 18, 2011

BP Unfiltered

The Paper Trail 7/18

by John Perrotto

Interesting stories from newspapers across the nation:

• Kevin Cowherd of the Baltimore Sun writes that the Orioles' anger at the Red Sox hasn't cooled.
• Drew Sharp of the Detroit Free Press writes that Jim Leyland's gutinstincts pay off in a much-needed win.
• Tom Gage of the Detroit News writes that the Tigers say they are looking for a pitcher.
• Paul Dougherty of the Cincinnati Enquirer writes about a big-time save for Francisco Cordero.
• Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer writes that the Pirates are reveling in the thrills of a division race.
• Woody Paige of the Denver Post writes that the talented Bob Uecker laughs last.
• Bernie Miklasz of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch writes that the Cardinals need a new approach for Colby Rasmus.
• David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution writes that Derek Lowe acknowledges that a trade is a possibility.
• Jim Armstrong of the Denver Post writes that Ubaldo Jimenez is eager to stay with the Rockies.
• Dave Krieger of the Denver Post writes that a Jimenez trade would have to be a blockbuster.
• Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star writes that Wilson Betemit is content to wait and see as trade rumors swirl.
• Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review writes that the Pirates are considering the acquisition of pricey rental players.

John Perrotto is an author of Baseball Prospectus. 
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