Notes.

1. Rusney Castillo can be rearranged into: So...clearly I stun. Whether he's stunningly good or stunningly bad remains to be seen. Tune in tonight to find out!

2. Speaking of tuning in, after one of the games in Kansas City, Gary Stiewski interviewed William and I found myself advising Gary through the television: Don't talk to him! I like you. And he might not be able to control himself and he'll get you fired.

3. After the PawSox lost their championship last night there will be plenty of new faces hanging around the yard tonight. Making the trip to Pittsburgh are, Bryce Brentz, Garin Cecchini, Edwin Escobar, Heath Hembree, and Ryan Lavarnway.  At least their paychecks will be a little fatter for September.

4. Let us all bow our heads and pray for a good soaking, consistent, never-letting-up rain storm for the weekend of the 27th. Amen.

Another Op'nin.

Since the end of the 2014 season can't come soon enough, let us rejoice in the release of the 2015 season schedule. Opening on the road at Philly, ending on the road at Cleveland. Let's hope that it goes better than this year.