The Cubs said goodbye, the A’s said no thanks and the Reds released him. Yet, somehow, someone still thinks a 2B who hits nothing but singles and doesn’t walk can still play.

Sigh. It sure will be fun to watch him play SS this summer.

This is not good news.

Save Tony from himself on this one! This guy is not a SS, nor a 2nd baseman, nor much of a hitter. I thought we were home free on this, but he’s like herpes.

Hopefully it ends quietly and peacefully, but I have a nagging suspicion that Mo just signed up for a weekly “Why isn’t Miles here yet!” meeting. I can think of hundreds of better things for him to be focusing his attention on.

“He’s going to show where his game is in 2010,” manager Tony La Russa said. “And that’s really what he’s got to show. What is his skill level right now? The other parts of him — toughness, competitor, and his teammate’s qualities — you know those are all there. It depends on what his game is. We’re going to give him that chance.”

but, realistically, as long as he’s the 25th option on the roster, I don’t see how this can be too bad. I hope.

This seems to be a poor sign for our long-term view of Tyler Greene, who’s been busily hitting the ball really well in Memphis. I’m starting to feel a bit sorry for Greene, tbh – I believe he’s earned an extended shot at a major league back-up job.

they were looking for an opportunity to do this for a while. P-D:

The Cardinals toyed with the idea of bringing Aaron Miles back to the fold earlier this season but couldn’t find a way to wedge the utility infielder into the organization.