February 29, 2008

Sports Notes

Apparently, first and third base coaches have to wear a helmet during games next year.  I get it, since a coach got hit by a ball and died, but this seems like an overreaction to me.  Just like John Olerud always looked like an idiot wearing a helmet on first base, coaches wearing helmets on the field will look like fools and I'm not happy about it.

Talking heads [other than Tina Weymouth, but including David Byrne] are speculating that by signing Derek Anderson, the Cleveland Browns are entrusting him with their future and sitting Brady Quinn's ass on the bench for another year.  I'm not so sure.  The Browns have no first round picks; look for them to trade Anderson for some picks and christen #10 as the new QB.  Edwards and Winslow like Brady more, anyway, and I mean just imagine how much EAS Myoplex he's been drinking...

The Cardinals front office took quick action in dismissing Scott Spiezio.  I approve.

Lastly, congratulations to Juan Gonzalez, the [temporary] Cardinal, for taking Johan Santana deep during a minor league game today, thoroughly owning the $135.7-million dollar man.  His line?  2 IP, 4 H, 3 ER.  Welcome to the Senior Circuit, Johan.

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