Links!
- Dustin Ackley doesn't appear to think he will be out of the action for very long.
- Lloyd McClendon recently spoke to ESPN about what he thinks about the African-American community's representation in baseball.
- Mike Oz at Yahoo! Sports lists the five things that need to happen for the Mariners to win the World Series.
- After the M's series victory over the Rangers, Shannon Drayer looks at the directions both organizations are currently headed in.
- In the midst of a pretty disappointing season for the Rangers, a really cool story arises from the ashes.
- Here's the latest on Miguel Cabrera's injured ankle that's been ailing him for some time now.
- Joakim Soria could return to the Tigers' bullpen rather shortly.
- Bob Nightengale at USA Today talks to the Royals' players about how Raul Ibanez' leadership has propelled their miracle season.
- The MLB and MLBPA are currently discussing clarifying the rules on home plate blocking and collisions.
- Grant Brisbee provides his thoughts on what unfolded during Derek Jeter Day.
- Dave Cameron at Fangraphs explores the idea of removing defense from the WAR equation.
- Is the strike zone dropping? What does that even mean? Jeff Sullivan explains in his latest post on Fangraphs.
- The Astros will officially not lose 100 games this season, so the fans get...free furniture?