Three observations ... If Francisco Liriano likes it here, why can't the Twins trade him now, then re-sign him as a free agent during the offseason? It's happened before (see Rick Aguilera in 1995).
The truth about baseball: Pitchers get injured regardless of workload. As long as he is comfortable with it, the Nationals should keep Stephen Strasburg in the rotation.
The best story of the year so far: the rise of the Pirates.
... and two predictions Texas will trade Nelson Cruz and a prospect for starting pitching help.
I'm going with Carlos Beltran to win the Home Run Derby.