So, I wasn't to enamored with the Indians acquisition of Ubaldo Jiminez last weekend, and now it's easier to tell why. As today begins, the Indians currently sit at 54-54. They are currently .500, with a game tonight, and have the chance to be below .500 before Ubaldo Jimenez takes the mound. This is not totally the Indians fault, because with the deal nearly finalized, Jim Tracy has Ubaldo pitch one inning last Friday. Esmil Rogers was ready before the game started, but Tracy sent an uninspired Jimenez out there to throw 40 pitches, give up two runs, and risked injury, which would have nullified the deal.
In other news, Rockies GM Dan O'Dowd said recently that the two big pieces in the trade could be in the big league rotation by the end of the year. White when healthy, and Pomeranz when the rosters expand most likely.
Today's matinee game on MLB network was a thriller between the Rays and Jays. I missed the beginning of the game but caught the final 4 innings. I have two thoughts about the game:
1. Has anyone besides Brendan Ryan had a weaker swing that resulted in a triple than B.J. Upton in that final inning?
2. Desmond Jennings is really good.
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