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- The last time Jake Westbrook looked as good as he's been this year, it was 2008. A short while later, it was revealed that he needed Tommy John surgery. This year, Jake has a 1.62 ERA in 6 starts, but was just placed on the DL with elbow inflammation. Hopefully it isn't serious this time around.
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The Indians are the 1st team in MLB history to defeat 6 Cy Young Award winners in a season before June 1, per @eliassports
— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) May 12, 2013 - In April 2012, Phil Humber threw a perfect game. In May 2013, Humber's record fell to 0-8. Yesterday he was designated for assignment. By the team with the crappiest roster in baseball.
- The Cubs signed Anthony Rizzo to a 7-year $41M extension. It could be worth up to $73M.
- Hisashi Iwakuma is not only really good, but has picked up his pace from 2012 more than any other pitcher in baseball.
- Also from USS Mariner: Eric Wedge, Man of Contradictions
Or maybe he's just not a good manager.