If Heath Bell weren’t so busy blowing games that Carlos Zambrano should have won, Carlos would probably be laughing his ass off in Miami. Just under a year ago, Carlos pointed out that Carlos Marmol should have gone to his fastball when facing the terrible-fastball-hitting Ryan Theriot. Because Marmol seems unwilling to go to his fastball in ANY situation now, Dale Sveum has demoted him from the closer role. So, yes, you can go ahead and add yet another totally untradeable contract to the growing collection that Jim Hendry left in his wake.

Your tips are as appreciated as the closing tandem of Rafael Dolis and James Russell. Holy crap, this year just got even more unwatchable.

• Batting stances like this are just stupid. He could turn his back to the pitcher entirely, but as long as he gets into a hitting position before the pitch is delivered, it’s just trying to make yourself look stupid.
• Bob Brenly was actually a good hitter. Now, abut that broadcasting…
• “There is no greater tragedy than when a parent outlives a child.” -Senior Seau
• A Song of Checks and Balances. (HT: betterorworse)
• Dumbest man ever deservedly loses teeth. (HT: Brant)
• Mount Rushmore: AFTER HOURS.
• Every once in a while, I love a good lawyer throwdown.
• This camera would have been great for writing text adventures in the late ’80s and early ’90s.
• TWEET OF THE WEEK: I keep forgetting to post this, but you should probably be following @BestFansStLouis. (HT: St. Patrick) What a bunch of TRADERS!
• FEED READ OF THE WEEK: Hey, Girl, It’s Paul Ryan (HT: morpheus)