Some bullet points while we wait for the token "Do you like ASG format?" post.

*Alan Embree got a win this week.  He did it without throwing a pitch.  Embree came in and picked off a runner in a tie game.  The Rockies took the lead in the bottom of the inning.  Street came in to close out the ninth.  This got me to thinking: How come Embree could give one up in the gap and not be charged with the run that scores, but gets credit for the out that was made on the basepaths?  That seems a tad inconsistent.  

*Oh by the way, for those scoring at home, the Rockies won that game on an 8-5 double play in the eigth inning. 

*Keep your scorecards out, the Red Sox treated us to a 9-2 fielder's choice at the expense of the Royals.  I must ask, was the runner halfway?  A sinking liner to right isn't exactly the ideal tag-up fly ball.

*As discussed here, Joel Hanrahan got a win when the Nats beat the Astros 11-10.  Hanrahan is now a Pittsburgh Pirate.  Rob Dibble always thought that Hanrahan was trying to win games for the other team.  Now we know.

*Something must be done about Tom Hallion.  The funny thing about Leslie Nielsen was that it was a spoof.  You aren't supposed to call people out like that.  The umps don't want to be shown up, nor do the players.  Of course, Hallion was one of "Richie's 22."  Maybe the guy has a chip on his shoulder.