Since there's only 4 left...

[TommyD (MrOJ)]

nope... i sure did.

[OctoFranco]

Since nobody else mentioned it, I must.

Couple days ago the Rocket gave up a season-worst 4 ER in a mere 5 innings pitched, yet got the win.  This in comparison to going eight strong giving up only 1 run, only to take a loss.

The RBI universe is again in balance.

Also, anybody read anything about Benny lately?

[ultimate7]

Benny still not signed, haven't heard anything

[ultimate7]

Julio had another SB this weekend, but this time it was the back end of a double steal.  Also, this just in, Clemens is still good.

John Franco on the other hand is struggling with a 6.0 ERA 1.89 WHIP

He has pitched in 22 games but has only 9 IP, that is barely over 1/3 inning per game.

[defen]

He must be trying to become the new Uncle Jesse

[Attezzobal]

John Franco on the other hand is struggling with a 6.0 ERA 1.89 WHIP
.

.297 BA against, as Ron Darling said of a guy with a similar OBA during an early Nats game, you couldn't "try" to have those kinds of numbers. (In actuality, this was about a reliever where lefties were literally hitting .650 coming into his appearance against the Mets, then it went up to about .800 after his appearance was through)

EDIT: Joe Horgan, and it was against righties, http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/was/stats/
was_individual_player_splits.jsp?playerID=425820&
sitSplit1=All&statType=2&splitSet=1&statSet=1

I wish I could do cool links.

[Nails]

In an article I recently read:  "The Mets have discussed Benito Santiago. But nothing appears imminent."   ...and that is all.

[OctoFranco]

Troublesome: http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/team/player.jsp?player_id=114374

John Franco pitched to three batters in his last outing, giving up two hits and a walk and being yanked before recording an out.  As you can see, his previous outings are short of impressive as well.  I fear I must ask the unspeakable thing that no one else has dared consider saying aloud...  Will Johnnie make it through the rest of the season?

[ultimate7]

It's likely that some contender will pick him up even if Houston cuts him (an experienced lefty out of the pen) probably Dusty's kind of guy.

[fightonusc]

It's likely that some contender will pick him up even if Houston cuts him (an experienced lefty out of the pen) probably Dusty's kind of guy.

Wait, I thought you said "contender"?

[fknmclane]

Wait, Franco doesn't pitch for the Mets anymore?

[ultimate7]

Julio has his OPS up to .797
John is still struggling
Rogers is rocking
Benito is still waiting to be called up

[Nails]

John Franco designated for assignment

[ultimate7]

Wow, down to 2 currently on MLB rosters, a new low point.

[JoeDirt]

this is very bad

[CecilFielder]

Julio Franco article:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/baseball/mlb/07/02/bc.bbn.braves.franco.ap/index.html

[Shooty]

"Franco's major league career spans 17 years."

That ain't right, is it?

[JoeDirt]

No, should be 21....not including the years he took off ('95, '98, 2000).

[JoeDirt]

interesting, though--the last time Julio had 500 or more abs was 12 years ago!

[Big Hath]

Julio with the BOMB!!!!!