You Throw at Me, I’ll Throw at You

Intentionally throwing at a batter in retaliation is the same mind-set children display in a sandbox. How about a pitcher making his point by executing a really good pitch? That would be the more mature approach. But then, baseball is a game played by boys of any age, isn’t it?

CAROL MARSHALL

Anaheim

So the Angels carry Esteban Yan for a year and a half, and they won’t try Jeff Weaver in the bullpen? It’s certainly going to be an interesting Thanksgiving at the Weaver household.

RICK PETERS

Oak Park

Hey, San Diego Padres fans! Paul DePodesta has joined the Padres’ front office as an “advisor.” Buy your tickets to Petco Park now and avoid the rush to watch Jason Grabowski and Hee-Seop Choi in the very near future.

JIM MESER

Simi Valley