Short Stops - 3/20

Haven't had a chance to comment on this up until now, but Pete Rose's latest statement had me hysterical with laughter. Just how desperate is this guy getting to be inducted into the hall of fame and reinstated. Forget it Petie, you little prick. If nothing else, your confession of supposedly betting on the Reds every night should be more proof to keep you out of the hall. On top of that John Dowd's report already said you didn't bet on them every night, especially when Mario Soto was pitching.

I doubt anyone was shocked when it was announced Sunday that David Wells has type 2 diabetes. Boomer is the poster boy for unhealthy living.

The times they are a changing. Ken Griffey Jr. has been roaming centerfields everywhere since 1989, but that's about to change. Jr. will be patrolling right field when the season starts, and long awaited phenom Josh Hamilton will get the nod in center. Reminds me of the time years ago when Buck Showalter criticized for the way Griffey carried himself, especially wearing his hat backwards. Buck, you really are an anal dope. Jr. has been a model citizen in the bigs and now is losing his CF job to a guy who has a history of drug problems. Wonder what Buck has to say about that.

The Red Sox are at the top of the list of things I hate, but it's great to see Jon Lester back on a major league mound. The 23-year old was diagnosed with lymphatic cancer last August and missed the remainder of the season. The lefty will have a mentor in 3rd Baseman Mike Lowell who is a survivor of testicular cancer.

BK Kim is on the block again with the Oakland A's reportedly very interested in acquiring him.