Chris Kahrl latest victim of dread IHOP virus

In his most recent Transaction Analysis (won't link to it or quote it since it's "premium" content), Chris Kahrl of Baseball Prospectus shows symptoms of IHOP infection.

For those of you in the dark, the IHOP virus - Irrational Hatred of Pirates - has been particularly vicious the last six months. Some trace the outbreak to the false delicacy and outrage shown when the Pirates lost a minor-league DH and others in the Rule V draft.

Kahrl notes that Randall Simon has gone on the DL and uses this as an opportunity to complain that Mac is not playing Craig Wilson every day. We hope a friend will tell Kahrl that Fabio has started every game this year. Craig Wilson has more plate appearances than Jason Kendall. All IHOP sufferers should also be dosed with the truth that Wilson's strongest defensive position is the outfield.

Get well, Chris Kahrl. We wish you a speedy recovery from this painful, sometimes paralyzing illness.