Three for Thursday: C-Mo, Run Less, Tony Packo’s Edition

Still fighting the flu, but always have time to offer three for Thursday:

1. There are certain teams that I really pull for to turn it around once and for all. Among them, the Pirates and Reds. This afternoon I watched the Reds trump the Cubs at Wrigley and browsed the Web to see what’s going on in Pittsburgh. The first article I see is on The Detroit News site boasting of a Pirates resurgence with the help of Fungo Enemy Number One, former Tigers hack, Craig Monroe. I may need to reevaluate.

2. I’ve always loved watching Mike Scioscia teams. Aggressiveness personified. Not afraid to squeeze at any point in the game. Rubber-armed Scot Shields. This Angels writer, though, disagrees with the take-the-extra-base approach and thinks it’s outdated…by 20 years.

3. The Tigers’ (or is it Mud Hens’?) pickup of Jason Tyner is puzzling. Or maybe not. Perhaps the Hens need some depth. Anyway, today is Tyner’s 32nd birthday. Let’s hope he spends part of it at Tony Packo’s.