Baby birds busted

First Rick Ankiel and Gary Bennett, now three Cardinals minor leaguers are busted for using performance-enhancing drugs. The organization has had itself in plenty of bad light the past couple of year but seemed out of the woods until now.

Not Joshin'

Josh Robbins is crazy. The California native hit 26 MLB ballparks in 30 days, which might be a world record. Why they're keeping tabs on baseball park visits I don't understand, but it's still quite a feat.

Most impressive? He averaged less than $77 on gas per day during his trip.

Teixeira fantasy impact

The Sporting News lists four suitors for Braves first baseman Mark Teixeira: Angels, Diamondbacks, Rays, Red Sox.

From a fantasy standpoint, a trade to Arizona would make the biggest impact. If Teixeira's headed to the desert Chad Tracy is out of a starting spot at first base. Tracy's played outfield at the major league level, but hasn't done so since 2005. With Conor Jackson in left, and Justin Upton on the mend with an oblique injury, it would appear Tracy could end up a spot starter a few times a week. Then again, if Teixeira is moved for Tracy (the D'backs are not interested in dealing Jackson), this concern is moot as Tracy would become the Braves' first baseman.

Teixeira's trade to the Red Sox would probably precipitate Manny Ramirez's ouster in Boston. Kevin Youkilis would go to left field, leaving first base open for Teixeira.

CC and the Cy Young

CC Sabathia's so-so performance against the Cubs in a 6-4 Milwaukee loss has this blogger backing off the thought that Sabathia could win the NL Cy Young.

I'm not sure I'd even consider Sabathia in the running. Pitching just half a season in the National League, he'd have to be near perfect to beat out a guys like Tim Lincecum and Brandon Webb.