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I take almost as much interest in the absolutely horrible MLB players as I do the excellent. Seeing a guy play like a little leaguer is just so much more fun to me than seeing a great play. I mean, how many times has Pujols made you laugh to the point of tears? That's right. A hell of a lot less than Jeff Weaver.

I've seen Byung-Hyun Kim's career from start to finish (about 3 years) and I can't figure out why he keeps showing up on the field. Granted, he shows flashes of mediocrity, but let's notch that under the broken clock column.

His 9 runs in 4+ innings last night was funny enough, but throw in three hit batsmen that sparked head targeting practice and you've got yourself some Grade-A entertainment. The events in their entirety can be viewed after the jump.

It's been a poor marriage between Kim and the Rockies this year, dating back to Spring Training. In March, Kim complained that the Rockies didn't give him a fair shot at making the rotation. Kim was not happy with the demotion which instantly sparked trade rumors. Pretty much the only that thing quieted the situation was the fact that Kim got hurt. But now that he's rehabbing, the trade rumors have sprung up once again.

The Rockies plan to shop pitcher Byung-Hyun Kim aggressively after his next rehab start. The Orioles, once interested in Kim and Josh Fogg, are moving in another direction. The Tigers, Mariners and Nationals are seeking help.

I think that given a fresh start with a new team and a better situation that BK could actually help a team. At the least, he could be out there getting rocked for a 14 ERA like Jeff Weaver in Seattle, right?

Previously at FanHouse:
Byung-Hyun Kim's Whining on His Way to the Pen
Athletics Interested in Byung-Hyun Kim
Injury Bug Is Biting the Rockies

Nothing like a pair of rookies seriously having their mettle tested two days into the season. After the disgruntled Byung-Hyun Kim (who's still hoping for a trade) gave up the go-ahead run in the top of the 11th to the Diamondbacks, the Rox came back to rally in the bottom half of the inning. First Todd Helton and Matt Holliday singled before Brad Hawpe grounded into a double-play, leaving Helton on third with two outs and two rookies coming up.

Troy Tulowitzki (pictured), he of 26 career big league hits (and one of the coolest names in baseball), sent a line drive to right field where Eric Byrnes misjudged his dive so badly that the ball bounced off the heal of his glove, resulting in a double (it was initially charged as an error). That was for a guy who struck out on three pitches against Jose Valverde in the loss the night before. Tulowitzki's double brought up Chris Ianetta to the plate, he of 22 career big league hits, with the game-winning run on second. Ianetta sent a sharp ground ball through the hole into left field, and the Rockies won it 4-3. How bout that for Colorado, four hits in an 11th inning rally, including the game-winners by rookies with two outs? Impressive.

Tuesday night's game is also a great reminder of how quickly you need to "turn the page" in baseball. On Opening Day, Eric Byrnes was the hero for Arizona. The next night, he was the goat, and probably cursed under his breath saying he should have caught the "frickin' ball."

Previously at FanHouse:
AM Leadoff: Renteria for MVP!
Byung-Hyun Kim's Whining on His Way to the Pen