Nicknames » Tampa manager Joe Maddon came up with what seemed like a fun nickname for hot-hitting Ben Zobrist. He dubbed him the Zorilla. And then a day later he found out that an animal called a zorilla actually existed: it’s related to the weasel and looks a little like a skunk.
Rants » Baseball superagent Scott Boras claims the Tigers might have rested slumping Miguel Cabrera because of clauses in his contract that could force them to pay him $18 million next season. All of Cabrera’s numbers are down severely and he needs a break. The agent should be more upset with the client in this case.
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