This is not the time of year to slump people! If you are a legitimate playoff contender you better beat the little guys. The Padres have lost six in a row, the Cardinals are 2-8 in their last 10 games allowing the Reds to build an eight game lead in the NL central, and the Rangers have cooled off lately. When you are a contender, you have to beat the Astros and Royals. So why are people making excuses for teams that are falling apart and not giving praise to those teams who are beating the teams they should beat? Its simple, the media loves the fall of teams as opposed to the rise. Its easier to dissect a one time contenders flaws then to showcase the real contenders strengths. If you are indeed a contender, you dont want to look back at a series against Baltimore where you were swept and see that they kept you out of the playoffs. So to the teams that are doing it right, keep it up. And to those of you who are on cruise control, enjoy your early vacations and say hello to the family. The real contenders will send you postcards from the playoffs.
The Coach
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