Wednesday, November 19, 2008

SILLY SEASON - 11/19

Here are some examples of why I call it the silly season:

***DODGERS MOVING ON SABATHIA***
The Dodgers are rumored to be putting an offer together for CC. This offer will be "a little over $100 million". Uh, fellas, we're currently up to $140 million. Better talk to your accountants again.

***RED SOX BIDDING ON BURNETT***
There is talk that the Sox just want to drive the price up on the Yanks. Yeah, that should scare Cashman. He's not scheduling business lunches at McDonalds yet.

***PEDRO MARTINEZ WANTS TO GO BACK TO THE METS***
He says he may even pitch a little. Omar Minaya is thrilled and is holding open a spot on the DL for him.

***KANSAS CITY WRESTS COCO CRISP FROM THE RED SOX***
Sure fooled the Sox, picking up a 29 year speed demon who averages 20 stolen bases a year, has a lifetime .344 on-base pct. with no power. All they gave up was a 27 year old power pitcher who averages less than a hit per inning and 8.5 strikeouts per 9 innings. Of course, if Coco Crisp does well, they should have no trouble naming a cereal after him.

But on the serious side:
Dustin Pedroia wins the AL MVP: Well deserved, congratulations!
Mike Mussina retires: Great career, good luck. I hope there is a Hall of Fame in your future.

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