Odds And Ends: Gonzalez, Pirates, Batista

"Patrick Newman of NPB Tracker shows that Yu Darvish relied on fastballs and sliders to take a no hitter into the 8th inning in Japan recently. "

I would've expected him to rely on his wit and cunning..

"Miguel Batista has to be having all kind of luck, he has a 1.53 WHIP yet a 2.92 ERA? His FIP must be much higher."

4.08, a good 1.10 increase.

The rest of his ERA difference between this year and years prior comes in the 74% stranded percentage. Put it in his normal 68-72% range, and his ERA is most likely going to be his usual 4.25-4.50

Due to recent stats and injuries, Beltre is due for a pay cut yes he has one of, if not the best, gloves at third base but he hasn't hit great and has been injury prone. If he wants something long term its going to be a lot less than what he's making now. As for Batista I am almost positive that we will see him packaged up in some deal pretty soon.