Dallas McPherson is Going Deep Often

Dallas McPherson leads all of the minor leagues in HR and he really doesn't make many headlines because he is 28 years old. He has spent time already in the majors, with the Angels, and I think he was rushed to the show. He currently is playing in AAA for the Pacific Coast Albuquerque Isotopes and has already has 31 HR this season. He is hitting .301 with 53 BB, 108 K and posting an impressive 1.093 OPS YTD.

Wade Davis (CO) will be promoted to AAA after he pitches in the AA All-Star game. I think he will be traded before the deadline and I think the Rays want to showcase him against better talent.

Travis Snider (Allied Powers) may get called up due to the injury of Wells but Adam Lind will see some of the ABs. He is only hitting .195 in his last 10 games. In my opinion he will be better served staying in the minors for the time being.

Colby Rasmus (Jim) was placed on the 7-Day DL with a strained groin. He has no chance to see any real time this season with Ludwig and Ankiel dealing for the STL right now.

Max Scherzer (Lotocki) has been shut down due to right shoulder inflammation and fatigue. This is a shame for ARI because they really could use bullpen help right now.

Adam Miller (CO) has been shut down with a serious finger injury.

Gio Gonzalez (Kyle) tossed a 1 hitter with 13 Ks on July 4th. Gonzalez has been up and down this season with his 4.56 ERA but has 110 Ks in 102 IP.

Wierd Fact of the Day:
Ervin Santana's real name is Johan Santana. Prior to 2003, Santana went by the first name Johan, but decided to change it due to the success of then Minnesota Twin Ace Johan Santana. According to Ervin Santana, "I just came up with Ervin...Ervin Santana, that sounds good