Opinion

The Twins continued their search for backend starters and consistent relievers Wednesday when they called up Anthony Swarzak from Triple-A Rochester. Swarzak will pitch in place of the injured Glen Perkins against the Brewers on Saturday.

Many minor league watchers had been calling for this move for weeks. Swarzak's record, just 3-4, is a better reflection on the state of the Red Wings' offense than on how well he has pitched.

No, they haven't, but that's because they're looking for one.

Leadership means different things to different people, and in the realm of professional sports, that meaning gets blurrier by the win or loss.

Some athletes lead by quiet example, while others choose to broadcast their emotions to the wide world. There is a thin line between separating being "laid back" and becoming just another face on the bench, sideline or in the dugout.

Stephen Strasburg is too good for college baseball.

I recently read an article written by a Yankee fan about how, recently, the Yankees have been in the habit of buying talent instead of developing.  The article went into a long description of how the system has changed from the 90's compared to now. 

Dontrelle Willis isn’t back. Let’s get that straight right out of the box.

The demons aren’t gone. Some of the dragons still lie in wait.

Willis’s career is a house of cards, still.

So when you exhale after every hopeful outing, turn your head and blow in the opposite direction, just in case.

Last night, at Comerica Park, Willis won himself a baseball game.

Brilliantly.

His first win in the big leagues since 2007.

A masterpiece. Not just for him. For anyone.

Unfortunately for the Metropolitans, the most feared bat in their lineup in Carlos Delgado, will be out until late July at the earliest.

Daniel Murphy is no longer the starting left fielder, Church is no longer the starting right fielder, and no one knows when Brian Schneider will be back (and to be honest, it doesn't seem like many people care when he will be back).

The only fortunate thing for the Mets, is their pitching staff has not been hurting at this time, it's just been the offensive players. 

They're facing the reality of losing their middle-of-the-lineup slugger for two months.  The $12 million flame-throwing starting pitcher is on the DL.  The leadoff hitting shortstop has been injured and inconsistent to start the year. 

They have to rely on a small-ball offense with consistent production from the entire lineup and a bullpen lead by a flame-throwing closer.

And despite all of that, the Dodgers have the best record in baseball.

What?  I bet you thought I was talking about the Mets, weren't you?

From what games I have watched, the Seattle Mariners are a much different team than last year.  They are playing "small ball", putting a lot of pressure on opposing teams, moving the runner over, and stealing the extra base when they can. All of these components make for an entertaining team to watch.

It's quite clear that Brandon Morrow isn't doing well. This much has been obvious since he came off of the DL a little over a week ago.

The burning question is: What needs to be done about him?

Everyone has an opinion as to what the answer of this question is, and one very popular one seems to be: "Make him a starter."