But for a convoluted reason… I’m a Tiger Cat’s fan and Vince Lombardi – many, many years ago – recommended Garney Henley to the Cats – and – Garney is my favorite Tiger Cat!

So because I believe…

Oskee, wee wee
Oskee Waa waa
Lets Go Ti-Cats
Eat em raw raw…

I’ll be cheering for the Packers!

Agree on all TB points, but Maddon may be the wild card there. If he can keep everyone loose and happy, there’s no telling what could happen there.

For Young to come to Toronto, it would take an opportunity that AA couldn’t pass up. I doubt he’ll ever wear a Jays uniform, but it would be nice to see him in one after they drafted him so long ago!

Looking forward to ST as much as anyone could!

Enjoy the Superbowl btw. My obviously not going to be accurate prediction: Steelers 30 – Green Bay 33

The Good – No question Chavez WAS a great guy to pick up a half-decade ago. I agree with you that since the Spankies have even considered Chavez then they harbour concerns about Pasada and or ARod – good news for the Jays. As to Garcia and Colon they almost don’t warrant a response – so I’ll quote my 12 year old niece’s catch-all response – “Whatever!”

The Bad – My heart too bleeds for Vlad the Impaler! However, on the Jays he would replace EE – but shouldn’t. While EE can play (in a funny sort of way) DH, 3rd and 1st. Vlad can only be wheeled out to the batters box, and using his walker for support – flail away. EE gives us actual back-up we can use. Vlad – is – at this point in his medical history – just a passenger in an ambulance – looking for the nearest hospital. However, I still do – and will forever more – love the big guy!

Do we need two 134 year old left fielders/DH’s? I’d rather Darin was the back up outfielder and EE (who can actually play a position we need back up for – 3rd)as DH over the inevitable three ring circus the two “idiots” will have whirling around them all year. AA – is trying to construct an on-going winner – not an on-going animal house fraternity.

On the Rays Hellickson is gonna be a hell of a pitcher – no question. But the loss of Crawford – the Ray’s “straw that stilled the drink” will be SORELY missed on a team that couldn’t hit that well in 2010. Jennings could be special – but not so much in 2011. Manny and Damon might be good pick-ups for the Rays – maybe even enough to give them another hurrah in 2011 – but they are just not building pieces for the Jays – they have DISTRACTION written all over them. We’ve got some serious building to do.

The Ugly – Vernon’s good buddy Michael Young. The guy is owed WAY more than he is worth at this time in his career and if he ends up slowing down Lawrie – even a bit – that would be a waste. Lawrie has so far not proved he can play any position in the field – and I recognize that rather breathtaking shortcoming. However, I strongly suspect that Lawrie may be – when all the reports on his career are written – one of the best natural hitters to ever put on a Jay’s uniform. Think Josh Hamilton only without a drug problem and with a body that doesn’t break down every fifth day. I’m almost that high on Lawrie’s ability – even if somewhat concerned about his maturity – or lack thereof.

As to AA using Young in some kind of out of the box “who’d a thunk it” manoeuvre – I’m always delighted to watch the Master at his work.

I’m getting very close to donning my umpires garb – walking out from behind home plate – waving my mask and shouting at the top of my lungs to all assembled – “Play Ball!”