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Despite hysterical, knee-jerk reactions from both Mariners fans and critical Diamond lovers, Brandon Morrow's departure for Canada is actually timely.á In fact, while most headlines will weigh in Toronto's favor, Blue Jays fans should try to see through Brandon Morrow's good name to Alex Anthopoulos' bad decisions.á Bidding adieu to Brandon League differs only in scale from frittering away earlier, more profitable opportunities to deal Roy Halladayùwhether under Anthopoulos or J.P. Ricciardi. Twice ...

Now that Mike Lowell's torn thumb ligament has put a pinch on the Rangers' pocketbook, Theo Epstein and the rest of the Red Sox front office face a rapidly diminishing market for the 36-year-old's rapidly diminishing services. áHowever, despite Lowell's Major-League worst -14.4 UZR/150 (i.e. his defense was atrocious), he remains a viable, affordable DH option for the Kansas City Royals. In 2009, Lowell batted .290 with 17 homers in 484 ...

"So in war, the way is to avoid what is strong and to strike at what is weak."ùSun Tzu So in baseball, the way to a World Series is to strike when your division is weak. Although gruff old managers and coaches may risk a platitude or two about playing only against oneself, general managers must think otherwise (e.g. Jack Zduriencik). A baseball team does not simply play against itself. A ...