...it's painfully obvious that the people at Kirby Puckett Way are reading this blog. Recently, Jesse Crain was given the CSMA award designation by this very blog. Yesterday, in a fairly surprising move, he was optioned to AAA Rochester. Well, surprising to anyone who hasn't watched the games in which he's pitched, that is. This is Crain's final option with the team, meaning that he can be sent up and down as many times as needed this year. But if Jesse's struggles continue into next season and an option is required, he'll have to pass waivers. I hope he figures it out in Rochester. I always kind of liked Jesse. But right now, he's just unwatchable.
However, the fact that he's been optioned makes it necessary to pick a new reigning CSMA. For this, I'm going to dig deep. You've heard that Span was placed on the 15-day DL for his dizzy spells. And despite the fact that Brendan Harris has been more-than-serviceable in the lead-off spot in his stead, I'm going to give the award to the one thing that is holding us back right now...Denard Span's inner ear. Stupid tiny bones.
In other news, that Joe Mauer guy had a four-hit night and upped his season average to .429....which I've heard is kinda good. Clearly, he is the MADS.
