Here we go, it's MLB season again. The grass is crisp, the baselines are freshly powdered and all the baseball fans of the Mile-High City are all rearing and ready to go... that is after one simple request is answered.
Will the real Jeff Francis please stand up?:
Being a Canadian, I always feel bad ragging on Jeff Francis. A great pitcher for the length of time he's played the noble game of baseball and an inspiration to every young ballplayer who's oozing with Canadiana, Jeff is going to be the next in what will hopefully be a very long line of talented Canadian ballplayers gracing Coors Field with his dominating presence. Not that I blame Jeff completely when I cast him into that role, since following Larry Walker is a tough thing to do... but Canadian pride aside, the Rockies are my boys and Francis is a part of my fantasy roster. So I've got good reason to rag on him this year.
Jeff man, what are you doing buddy? I realise that it isn't Rocktober and that now might be the best time to work out the kinks... but you're the ace now Jeff. You can't be doing this. You tanked the opener against St. Louis and god decided to take a break from his magical TV set that lets him watch every sporting event simultaneously to rain out your crappy start and give you a second chance. No offense my man, but you didn't do much better that game against Arizona and you need to... those guys are going to be the biggest opposition to another Rocktober. 6.1 IP, 12 H, 5 ER... Those are not your type of numbers my friend. I have no problems with you only striking out three batters, as long as you're doing solid otherwise. Oh, and 7.11, is a corner store chain, not your ERA... I hope you solve this problem soon otherwise we aren't going anywhere.
.207 .192, I think you're missing a telephone digit there.:
It's early in the season and I know I really shouldn't touch this for at least another week or two, but here it goes. Troy, Matt... FIX THIS PROBLEM. You guys are easily our best and most consistant hitters, Troy... you're hitting okay, but you need to get back your near .300 pace from a year ago. Matt, you're not so easily forgiven... I love that you've smacked two home runs in two games, that kind of pace is awesome and makes me want to give you a hug but you're a .300+ hitter man, please I'm begging both of you. Deal with this.
