Wednesday, December 31, 2008

SILLY SEASON - 12/31

***DEREK LOWE***
The Mets have made a big offer - 3 years @ $12 million per year. Lowe has told friends he thinks he'll be a Met. On the other hand, his agent, Scott Boras, has said, "Naturally, we've received offers from a number of teams." NATURALLY. Let's see, there's the Mets, and uh... the Mets, oh, and the 'Mystery Team', and...did I say the Mets? Boras never quits.

***MANNY'S CHANCES DIM***
It has been reported that the Dodgers are pursuing Adam Dunn. He doesn't hit for too high an average, but he has 40-home run potential AND, unlike Manny, he can find left field without a guide dog. The minute this became known, Boras was on the phone to LA to schedule a meeting. Manny has to end up in LA. I can't see him playing for Washington or Baltimore. I know Boras follows the money, but I think Manny wants to play in front of large crowds in games that mean something.

***NEXT YEAR'S FREE AGENT MARKET***
Rob Neyer says a big reason that some big money was shelled out this year is because there are very few worthwhile free agents coming on the market next year: Matt Holliday and Brian Roberts and not much else. Better get it done now. I think he has a point.

***SYRACUSE BASKETBALL***
Picasner watched the game last night: you think Gerry Mac could shoot? Andy Rautins was throwing them in from all over. Let's see if he can do that against the better Big East teams. If he can, Syracuse will be tough.

***A FEW SNIPPETS***
Mike Greenberg, ESPN: Is there a rivalry between Phil Mickelson & Tiger Woods? No, not unless you consider a hammer & a nail a rivalry.
The 2009 Women's Curling Calendar: Christine Keshan is back wearing a hat and not much else. ...it's a very nice hat.
Argus Hamilton, comedian: Last week when the Iraqi journalist threw two shoes at Pres. Bush, Terrel Owens complained that he was wide open on both plays.
***DETROIT LIONS***
The Lions fired their head coach. Mitch Albom thinks they shouldn't stop there. "When the fruit rots, you don't scrape off the skin and keep the insides."

***HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE***

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