The ballparks in Philadelphia and Washington finally get to the players, bad umpiring finally gets to Ron Gardenhire and Lou Piniella, and the lack of loyalty ticks off several players and managers.
Steven investigates the “utility infielder disease” that plagues GMs near the trading deadline, and looks at a position in Pittsburgh that has proved particularly hard to fill.
While marveling at the wonder that is Neifi, Will downs a smoothie and checks in with updates on Kerry Wood, Nomar Garciaparra, Scott Rolen and Jim Thome.