Michael Wacha's Future

Yesterday the Cardinals won their fifth straight game. They came against the Pirates and Royals, so they should have handled those teams and they did. Both teams have a combined -190 run differential after all (which sadly is better than the Tigers and Orioles who are at a combined -475 and yes you read that right). But here’s the thing: just because you should beat those teams doesn’t mean it will happen. Both teams do have a greater than 0% winning percentage after all.

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Autopsy: Tommy Hanson Died From Cocaine & Alcohol Toxicity

Former major league pitcher Tommy Hanson died from "delayed complications of cocaine and alcohol toxicity," according to a report by the Cowetta (Ga.) County coroner's office.

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Tommy Hanson Dies At 29

Former Braves and Angels right-hander Tommy Hanson has passed away at age 29. CBS Sports MLB Insider Jon Heyman confirmed Hanson was in a coma Monday. Zack Klein of WSB in Atlanta first reported the news.

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Tommy Hanson In Coma

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White Sox Sign Tommy Hanson To Minors Deal

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Rangers Release Tommy Hanson

In other roster news: the Rangers released RHP Tommy Hanson, rather than guaranteeing his $500,000 salary (which would have grown to $2 million on Opening Day), signed RHP Scott Baker to a minor league contract, acquired INF Donnie Murphy from the Chicago Cubs on a waiver claim and added RHP Seth Rosin (pronounced Row-Zeen), a Rule 5 pick, on a waiver claim from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Baker will go to Triple-A Round Rock to join the rotation.

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