In just minutes after posting Rob McQuown's article, The High Price of Mediocrity! (see below), I learned that the Mets deal with Yorvit Torrealba had fallen through. (hat tip to MetsBlog.com). As someone who follows the New York Mets and appreciates reasonable economic decisions, I could not have been happier. This quite possibly could have been the most ludicrous contract I would ever encounter. Anyway, it is no more...so yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus!   more »

Early next week, Ned Colletti, GM of the Los Angeles Dodgers, will join us to talk about the very active off-season so far in LA. We'll cover everything from Grady Little to Joe Torre to potential free agent acquisitions. Stay tuned for the exact date and time!   more »