I don't mean to steal Biggamekilla's thunder, but the 2009 Pittsburgh Pirates have more pressing needs than signing a HOF-caliber left fielder. Like, say, signing a veteran left-handed utility guy. That's right, why haven't the Pirates thrown Doug Mientkiewicz (you wanna know how I'm a true baseball fan? I spelled that without even looking it up) a contract offer yet? This guy was the sole reason (other than the most productive outfield in baseball, until July that is) to watch the Bucs last season. All heart, all fire, nothing but 120% on the field. When you're used to seeing guys like Operation Shutdown crush the Pirates' few hopes every season, Malphabet was a breath of fresh air. Obviously Doug isn't in high demand this offseason, he wasn't in high demand the past few seasons, how do you explain him playing in the 'burgh and KC, where careers go to die? So Neal Huntington, do the right thing.
For kids' sake.
woah woah, don't tell me KC is where careers go to die, you're wrong. The Royals are going to steamroll their way to a World Series TIE - with the BUCCOS.
ReplyDeleteAnyone besides me see Douggie having a hot wife? I haven't seen her (ill google after this), but I can't see Daddy Doug wifing anyone subpar.