Dream week: June 16-22

Sporting News, The, June 24, 2005 by Chris Bahr

THURSDAY, 6/16

Mets at A's

* The downfall of the A's rotation can be blamed on many things, but pitching coach Rick Peterson's move to New York can't be overlooked. When the Mets are in town, look for Billy Beane to work on a Barry Zito-for-Peterson trade.

FRIDAY, 6/17

Diamondbacks at Indians

* You will find more hits on Right Said-Fred's greatest hits album.

SATURDAY, 6/18

Astros at Royals

* These teams will slap each other silly as they try to decide who sucks more without Carlos Beltran

SUNDAY, 6/19

Padres at Twins

* The Metrodome features a huge trash bag, so the Padres will leave behind pitchers Darrell May and Tim Redding.

MONDAY, 6/28

Rangers at Angels

The battle for A.L. West supremacy. The Angels are 4-2 against the Rangers so far, with three of the victories by one run. The bullpens tell the story: L.A's Francisco Rodriguez is 2-for-2 in save opportunities vs. Texas this season; the Rangers' Francisco Cordero is 1-for-3 against the Angels.

TUESDAY, 6/21

Devil Rays at Yankees

* George is getting upset. The last time these teams met, the D-Rays took three of four. The Yankees officially hit rock bottom in that series-well, until they were swept by the Royals a month later.

WEDNESDAY, 6/22

Marlins at Braves

* Ex-Braves closer Dan Olb (no "K") is 3-for-3 in save chances against the Marlins this season.