Comparing Apples To Apples, Colby Rasmus To Grady Sizemore

In its annual tome of baseball predictions and gold mined from major-league minutiae, Baseball Prospectus explores the season Adam Wainwright had in 2009, weighing the value of his Gold Glove and his eight extra-base hits with his NL-best first-place votes for the Cy Young Award. The conclusion the author of the entry comes to is that “you could fairly accuse him of being the best all-around talent on the mound today.”

Birdland

Chris Carpenter Named 2009 Conigliaro Winner

In past years, Chris Carpenter has been honored at the Boston Baseball Writers Dinner for his greatness on the mound, twice being named as the New England Player of the Year. On Thursday, Carpenter will receive an accolade that consists of far more than wins and strikeouts, being named as the winner of the 20th annual Tony Conigliaro Award.

Cardinals Official Site

Jason Johnson Diagnosed With Retina Cancer

Pitcher Jason Johnson has been limited to indoor work due to being diagnosed with cancer of the retina in the right eye shortly before reporting to camp with the Yankees.

NY Post

Hat Tip: Baseball Musings