So on September 3rd, I am now tied for the lead with Baltimore. We are just starting our big three-game series with them. I still haven't had to deal with the losses of Grinder and the #4 guy Kamp. My #1, Barrientos, beats Baltimore; he goes to 19-4 on the season; we take a one-game lead. There are a lot of open dates left; I have great relief pitchers and more of them up from the minors. Maybe I'll go to a four-man rotation and make it through.
<p>On September 4th, the #5 guy--the one who is going to retire at the end of the season--goes out for three weeks.
<p>Markus doesn't even kow who I am; how can this be happening?