***The Pujols-to-NYY rumor persists. I have to say that someone has been too deep into the eggnog on this one.
***The Red Sox have signed Adrian Beltre, who has managed to build a career around one good season. Supposedly, the Sox' intent is to improve their defense. $9 million is an awful lot to pay for a glove. Beltre was hurt a lot last year, including--this was hard to believe--a fractured testicle! Tiger Woods better hope Elin doesn't hear about this.
***His agent claims that 15 teams have inquired about Chien-Ming Wang. I wonder if that includes a 'Scott Boras Mystery Team'?
***I don't usually write about pro-football, but two teams had a very weird season: The Giants and the Steelers. Both started strong and then fell apart. The Steelers finished okay but are still out of the playoffs. The Giants...well, it appears someone better install some heart there. How can two teams with the obvious talent they have, fail like that? Let's see how the two front offices respond.
***The Buffalo Bills new GM, Buddy Nix, canned the whole coaching staff yesterday. That should get some attention. However, some thought should be given to replacing the scouting department. The coaches are only as good as the players they are given...except, it seems, in the case of the Steelers & Giants. The Bills haven't had a decent quarterback since Jim Kelly. Who's fault is that?
***The Syracuse Orange will have a chance to redeem itself tomorrow at the Dome against Memphis. Former Memphis coach, John Calipari, has moved on to Kentucky after putting his third team in hot water with the NCAA. I seemed to notice that SU guard, Andy Rautins, has stopped looking to take shots and seems more interested in passing than shooting. I think he's the best 3-point shooter on the team and should be taking a lot more than 10 shots per game. Watch for this tomorrow night.
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