Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Byrd, Carpenter, Blue Jays

On this date in 2008, the Pirates released Matt Morris, a move which cost the team more than $11MM.  The pitcher lasted only 1 2/3 innings against the Phillies in his previous start and compiled an 0-4 record with a 9.67 ERA in his five April outings for the Bucs.  Here's this week's look around the baseball blogosphere..

• Wahoo's On First spoke with former pitcher Paul Byrd.
• The Daily Statesman sat down with Matt Carpenter of the Cardinals.
• Blue Jays Way tries to diagnose the problem in Toronto.
• Amazin Avenue asks if an extension would make sense for Dillon Gee.
• Pinstripe Pundits looks at Brett Gardner's new approach at the plate.
• On The Way Home asks if Bryce Harper is turning into the next Chipper Jones.
• World Series Dreaming explores the idea of abandoning the draft.
• Marlin Maniac held a roundtable on Giancarlo Stanton and more.
• Baseball Hot Corner has some trade proposals involving Stanton.
• Sodo Mojo is frustrated with the Mariners.
• Prospect Insider discussed the future of Franklin Gutierrez and the Mariners.
• Federal Baseball profiled Shelby Miller in advance of his showdown vs. the Nats.
• Lasorda's Lair says the Dodgers' biggest problem is baserunning.
• Grading On The Curve is concerned about Jacob Turner.

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