Mike Leake does not feature an overwhelming arsenal, but he could provide a needed boost.
Nolan Arenado (finger) is still several weeks away from a return, and it looks like Josh Rutledge will continue to see opportunities in the meantime.
Jason Grilli made an early return from the DL on Friday, and was immediately thrust into a save situation in a one-run game against the Nationals.
Francisco Liriano now calls the South Side of Chicago his new home.
The A's dodged a bullet with Brett Anderson, and hopefully they'll be equally as lucky with Trevor Cahill, who is clearly not himself these days.
Let the Peacock Fly!
The Pirates probably won't contend in 2011, but there are reasons to be optimistic about their direction.