This Week's Links (5/12-5/16)

Paul DePodesta, who is now working with the Padres, started a blog.

So did Bill Simmons. No comments though.

Manny.

Brian Sabean, being awesome. Comment #24 is hysterical.

A reason for decreased scoring- the weather?

So, Brian Bannister, why'd you struggle a couple starts ago? “Just had to let my Babip regress before I started dealing again.” And why do you pitch better during the day? "The hitters tell me my fastball looks faster when they’re still a little hungover.” Okay, got it. Thanks.

Chuck keeps it real.

Zumsteg has the right idea.