It must be kinda weird in the clubhouse among the pitchers, knowing one of them is going to get a pink slip.

It was likely that Sonnanstine was rooting for his own teammate (Hammell) to get shelled, and Hammell will probably root for Sonnanstine to get shelled tonight. Neither can be blamed, but that doesn’t make it any less awkward in the clubhouse until Kazmir comes back.

I know these things happen all the time in clubhouses, but oh well.

looks like Upton doesn’t want a one-year deal.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/2008-04-28-controversial-contracts_N.htm

Waiting it out: Upton brothers rather take it a year at a time

The Tampa Bay Rays are trying to lock up center fielder B.J. Upton, keeping intact the core of their future, just as they did with outfielder Carl Crawford, third baseman Evan Longoria and pitcher James Shields.

The Arizona Diamondbacks, have said they’re willing to commit long-term to Justin Upton, 20, who is tearing up the National League in his first full season.

But while the Upton brothers are grateful for the clubs’ interest in providing long-term deals, with their wealth of talent, they’re content to go year-to-year in contract talks.

“Front line players like these have to determine risk, reward and what kind of discount they will exchange for security,” says agent Larry Reynolds, who represents the Upton brothers. “We just think it’s in their best interest to play out the year and concentrate on helping their teams win. We’ll worry about contract stuff later.”

Said Justin Upton, who is hitting .333 with five homers in his first full big-league season: “There’s no rush. I’ve got plenty of time. Every year, I’ll bet on myself.”