I am stuck on Band-Aids

Your team stinks. You’re a loser….OK, not really, but you are losing every week. You’re content when you tie. And you look forward to playing (and trash talking) the only team worse than you. And that poor fool just had triplets, lost his job, and his internet connection. What do you do?

Don’t give up. Maybe it’s not so bad. You don’t need an extreme makeover. Sometimes you just need a temp to fill in for an ailing or stinking player. One or two moves can make a big difference. A short-term move may be just what you need.

Temp players have a big incentive to over perform. It’s a big opportunity for them to step up and earn a bigger share of the playing time, or earn a promotion to the closer roll, for instance.

Here are a few Band-Aids…just hopefully not the ouchy kind:

CJ Wilson – With Rangers closer Frank Francisco sidelined with biceps tendinitis, Wilson has assumed the closer role, notchings saves in his last two opportunities. He could make a big impact, even if only temporarily. And if you're desperate enough, don't underestimate his value even if demoted to set-up guy.

David Aardsma – With Scott Morrow demoted to specific relief situations (read: when there is no way whatsoever he can blow it), Aardsma earns the closer role. This has promise to stick, as so far he is 4-for-4 in save situations.

Nolan Reimold – Recently called up to replace Luke Scott, who is nursing a sore shoulder, Reimold has potential to stay in the lineup. If he’s not starting, it’s likely the slugger will go back to Norfolk where he can continue tearing up Triple-A with a .394 average and nine home runs. By the way, I'm guessing by his name, his parents thought he'd be a pitcher.

Rocket fuel evaporates

So sad that the Houston Rockets season has expired. We certainly enjoyed the ride. I liked mixing in Rockets red every other day. I joined Matt Jackson and Marc Vandermeer for Game 6 in Sports Radio 610's suite (thanks, Management!). And thanks, Rockets, for never giving up.

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