Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Nolasco, Garza, Utley, Yankees

On this date in 2009, Mariano Rivera joined Trevor Hoffman in becoming only the second pitcher to record 500 saves. Rivera, who also registered his first RBI of his 15-year career that night, reached the milestone by getting the last four outs in the Yankees' 4-2 win over the Mets at Citi Field.  Here's this week's look around the baseball blogosphere..

• I R Fast looks at Ricky Nolasco's pitching with runners on base.
• Rays Colored Glasses sees Tampa Bay as a sleeper destination for Matt Garza.
• Phillies Nation tries to pin down what the Phillies could get for Chase Utley.
• Pinstripe Pundits sees Carlos Ruiz as a fit for the Bombers.
• i70 Baseball gives some credit to the Royals' pitching.
• MLB Reports discussed Kirk Gibson's managerial style.
• Lasorda's Lair wonders how many games it'll take to win the NL West.
• Baseball Hot Corner highlights some of the league's top rookies.
• NASORB checks out the fences at Safeco.
• WCB Sports breaks down a potential Marlins-Dodgers swap involving Nolasco.
• Replacement Level Red Sox talks situational pitching.

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