Theoldmole

No one would take Davis, and Duda is never going to be anything special. Davis will either turn it around, or be out of baseball, like what's-his-name -- that slugger for the Indians with the green hair?

Isn't a 100 percent certainty that a player will never be able to replicate his career year? Of course, you'd only know that after the fact.

Don't trade Parnell.

Inscrutable.

CF and marathon-- those are great.

Frank and Joe Hardy?

I used to play volleyball in a game that Aidan Quinn played in regularly. And even after he moved away from the area for a while, to be closer to treatment for his autistic child, he would frequently come up for the Wednesday night game. And every year, sometime in December before Christmas, he'd come up for the game, go out for a beer afterwards at the Egg's Nest, and leave early. When the rest of us were getting ready to leave, and we called for the check, we'd be told, "Oh, Aidan's picked it up." And we did not think, "big deal, he can afford it."

I like Wright, but I don't think his picking up the occasional dinner tab is that big a deal considering the money he is making. It's like me buying abeer for a friend; it's no big deal. Buying a beer for a friend is a big deal. Any act of friendship is.

Byrd 5 Hefner 4 Parnell 1

Marcum traded.

Doesn't say anything about Keith aspiring to work as hard as Gary does every day.

Great video.

If he signs with the Mets, will he be known as Mr. Choo?

Carl Furillo. Because I'm still a Brooklyn Dodger fan.

Who da man? Heidemann!

Apologies for posting this too early -- I didn't actually mean to post it, I was just trying to make sure I got it done in time, because things are going wild at Opus 40.

St. Louis Cardinals First, the Molina family, Their big league catchers number three, But we're concerned with Yadier. Though some may say he's only fair, His arm is strong, pitch calling clever, LaRussa says "best catcher ever." At first base, Who? It's Allen Craig, Scouting reports on him are vague, He is not hitting what they'd like, But, come to think: neither is Ike. And if you need some Social Work, he Has a degree from UC Berkely. (Update on Craig: he's gotten hot. Update on Ike: Well, he has not.) Matt Carpenter is not the pitcher, At second base, could be a fixture. And though his fielding's never boring, He could well lead the league in scoring. Since Rafael Furcal is out, Shortstop position is in doubt. Right now it's Kozma, day to day, They're still not sure that he can play. If either keystone fails, there's also Another choice: that's Dan Descalso. Patrolling third is David Freese, He's got the skids, they've got the grease. Matheny says of his selection, "Not heading in a good direction." So, if not David, who? Oh, my -- It might be our old buddy Ty1 All of this construction may Change on any given day. Shuffle up, or start from scratch. St. Louis infield: mix and match. In left field is Matt Holliday, The center fielder is Jon Jay, In right field -- well, you know the man, Our old Met pal, Senor Beltran. No sign of weakness here revealed, They all can hit, they all can field. And if their outfield makes you curse, Just hold your tongue: the rest is worse. And worse, and worse again by half -- Referring to the pitching staff. Basically, all they do is win, Particularly Mr. Lynn. Jaime Garcia's worth your best look, Same can be said for Jacob Westbrook. Adam Wainwright is a killer, So's their fifth guy, Shelby Miller. Their bullpen needs some analyzing, But lately it's been stablizing. When closing situation beckons, There's Edward, last of the Mujicans. Formidable! But you can keep 'em, Prediction here: The Mets will sweep 'em.

Great job.

Harvey 5 Davis 2 Duda 2 Murphy .5 Rice .5

It's too early to hate anyone, except maybe the faceless bullpen. I'm still rooting for everyone to do well.

So we're given to understand, the Mets now have the money to lock up a Stanton to a long term deal.

Frank Thomas.

Buck 3

Jackson?

Tejada 3 Nieuwenhuis 3 Byrd 4