DETROIT SURGING
Maybe GM Randy Smith didn't do so badly in the Juan Gonzalez trade. During the month of August, the team has a record of 13-6, a team batting average of .301, and a staff ERA of 3.68. Not to mention they're only 5.5 games out of the wild card spot. Although it could be a case of too little, too late, perhaps this could carry over into next year, if they can resign Gonzalez. There has been conflicting reports about the possibility of resigning Gonzalez. Some have quoted Gonzalez as being 80% sure he'll resign, and other say that Detroit has accepted the fact that they won't get to keep him.
FREE AGENT WATCH
With the huge free agent class available after this season, baseball agents are drooling over the prospect of escalating salaries. With Chipper Jones signing a $15 million a year extension with the Braves, could we be seeing the salaries top out in the $15 million range? With so many great players coming out and so few teams about to carry such big salaries, the market has to reach a limit somewhere. On the other hand, Manny Ramirez turned down a 5 year, $75 million dollar offer from the Indians.
THE BRENT MAYNE FILE
In a 12-inning battle between the Braves and the Rockies, catcher Brent Mayne got the win by pitching the 12th inning in his first major league appearance as a pitcher. He becomes the first position player to notch a win since Rocky Colavito did it for the Yankees in 1968.
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