Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Davis, Rasmus, Astros

Eight years ago this week, the NHL’s Montreal Canadiens paid tribute to the departed Expos by raising a commemorative banner to the rafters of Montreal’s Bell Centre. Expos legends Gary Carter and Andre Dawson were joined by displaced mascot Youppi to hoist a blue and orange banner that features their retired numbers, 8 and 10, respectively, as well as the numbers for Tim Raines (30) and Rusty Staub (10).  Here’s this week’s look around the baseball blogosphere..

• Camden Depot looks at what Chris Davis can do in 2014 and beyond.
• Blue Jays Plus asks if Colby Rasmus is still in need of a platoon partner.
• Climbing Tal’s Hill examines players that the Astros should protect from the Rule 5 draft.
• South Side Sox asks if the White Sox can compete in 2015.
• Dr. Strangeglove breaks down the Pirates’ first base situation.
• Baseball Professor caught up with White Sox prospect Chris Beck.
• Rays Colored Glasses isn’t thrilled about the Jesse Crain deal.
• Lasorda’s Lair gives us five positive things about Don Mattingly.
• Baseball Hot Corner tries to figure out where David Price will land.
• Jays Journal asks if John Lackey’s comeback could bode well for Josh Johnson.
• Kingdome Of Seattle Sports sees Johnson as a free agent find.
• The Shea Faithful says that winning is the only thing that will bring credibility back to the Mets.
• The Giants Cove suggests a successor for Bud Selig.
• MLB Reports has an idea for the Rays.
• Phoul Ballz spoke with Phillies pitching prospect Mike Nesseth.

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