I wonder what it is about Gary Matthews, Jr. that makes teams marginalize him. The Orioles have no one at the top of the order getting on base. Matthews has a .345 OBA, over .390 vs. RHP. Why isn't he at least leading off against righties? Hargrove was a great leadoff hitter, in that he got on base. Why isn't Matthews in there everyday? Why did the Cubs and Pirates give up on him? It's not like any of these clubs are brimming with offensive talent.

Someday he's going to go to a team with a manager that appreciates his strengths, and I think he'll be a good ballplayer.