Jim Hendry Accidentally Trades Himself To Rays

by Al on Dec 9, 2008 8:33 AM CST in News Comment 78 comments

LAS VEGAS -- In the midst of attempting to work out a complicated multi-team deal with Padres GM Kevin Towers involving Jake Peavy, Jim Hendry woke up this morning to find out that he had traded himself to the Tampa Bay Rays.

At least 17 players had been slated to change teams in what was shaping up as a five-team swap involving the Cubs, the Padres, the Rays, the Orioles and the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Japan's NPB, who had also been consulted by President-elect Barack Obama about whether the team's owner could help out in bailing out the US auto industry. It had to be broken gently to Obama that SoftBank isn't a bank, but a conglomerate comprised mostly of media and Internet companies.

Some of the Cub players and prospects scheduled to rack up frequent-flyer miles in this deal while they figure out which airports to change planes in include Josh Vitters, Sean Marshall, Felix Pie and Ron Santo, who said, "Maybe if I can put up a couple of 30-homer seasons in Japan, I can get the Veterans Committee to notice me." When reporters pointed out that it might be hard for Santo to do so while wearing two artificial legs, he claimed that he could DH full-time and the legs wouldn't slow him down.

Among the things Hendry had tentatively acquired for the Cubs in this deal from the Orioles was a chance for Cubs players to compete during spring training in a new MLB Network reality show, "Survivor: Camden Yards", in which contestants compete for the chance to complete a trade with Orioles GM Andy MacPhail involving Brian Roberts. In a twist on the usual results of "Survivor"-type shows, a competitor would be considered a "winner" in this show if he or she was voted off the island before actually making the deal, or losing his or her sanity by hearing more than 100 Roberts rumors a day, whichever came first.

It was during the complicated negotiations to decide who was going to be the host of the reality show (Jay Mariotti, the supposed front-runner, was eliminated from consideration after he asked Bud Selig to drop the MLB territorial broadcast restrictions so that "everyone" could see the show) that Hendry learned that his contract had inadvertently been transferred to the Rays.

Lou Piniella telling Jim Hendry
where to find good restaurants in Tampa

photo via cache.daylife.com

"I'll miss Chicago and the chance to be a champion there," Hendry said. "But the weather's better in Tampa and maybe Kerry Wood can join me there. And Lou Piniella is going to rent his house to me during the season." Cubs assistant GM Randy Bush will take over the GM reins while a bankruptcy court judge in Chicago examines the Cubs' books to decide who should be Hendry's permanent replacement.

Meanwhile, the deal is in limbo while rescuers frantically search for Peavy, who is rumored to be stuck in a long security line at one of several airports while TSA agents make him sort through the five different colors of baseball uniforms and shoes he had packed to take to the press conference announcing the deal.

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Do you now write for...

…the Heckler?

Nice change of pace…

Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.

by blackhawk24 on Dec 9, 2008 8:36 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Thought we all needed one.

Glad you liked it.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Dec 9, 2008 8:37 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I enjoyed it

Let’s see how long before the appearance of today’s “I really didn’t want to do this but here is another Jake Peavy diary.”

by rlpete on Dec 9, 2008 8:39 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Which is one reason I wrote this in the first place.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Dec 9, 2008 8:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

This made my day

n/t

fantasy box office ... catch the fever

by rob9802 on Dec 9, 2008 10:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Good-bye DeRosa ?

DeRosa for Peavy ? I don’t like it

http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2008/12/padres-gm-peavy-deal-up-to-cubs.html

by coral on Dec 9, 2008 8:41 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Not exactly

breaking news.

by rlpete on Dec 9, 2008 8:46 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

And the comment might have gone better...

in this FanPost which is on that specific topic.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Dec 9, 2008 8:47 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I heard we might resign Dempster...

I haz blurg: hotbeans.wordpress.com

by digitalbenjamin on Dec 9, 2008 4:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

solves a lot of issues, actually

I like DeRo, but his value is about as high as it will ever be. And given the Cubs’ wishes to hang on to Fontenot, I think this makes sense. If the Cubs sign Milton Bradley, which mlbtraderumors says could be in the works, here’s the lineup (assuming Furcal, Roberts, etc. are about to fall off the Cubs’ wish list).

Sori
Fontenot
Lee
Ramirez
Bradley
Soto
Fukudome
Theriot

(I’m not sure what will happen against lefties … )

This is assuming Sori stays in the leadoff spot, which could change — especially if Fukudome rights his ship. But there’s good righty-lefty balance. There’s also the issue of whether Lee should hit third, but Lou could easily mix and match with Lee, Ramirez and Soto in the 3, 4, and 6 spots.

Assuming Bradley can play a decent right field, the worst thing about this trade is that it makes the Cubs a lot less deep. RJ is back, and I’m guessing Micah H. will get a shot (he’s cheap, can play three positions and he’s left handed). Another spot will be taken by Blanco of Koyie Hill (I’d imagine).

Assuming Cedeno’s gone in one of the trades, this means the Cubs will need to sign a utility guy who ideally can play a strong short, third AND the outfield. Any ideas?

by elgato on Dec 9, 2008 10:25 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

people dont understand

its like people think the more peavy diaries the more likely its gunna happen. Just sit back and enjoy the ride that is the winter meetings people..

by Kchance on Dec 9, 2008 8:44 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

I agree.

Or maybe it’s that then their post can the"one" . I personally have stopped clicking on any fan post w/ Peavy in the title.

by Madison Cub Fan on Dec 9, 2008 9:34 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Some much-needed levity amidst this chaos

Thanks, Al.

And just to continue the rumor quota, here’s what the Boston Globe has to say this morning (it involves Milton Bradley and Kerry Wood)

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Trey2317 on Dec 9, 2008 8:52 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Harden

I wouldn’t be surprised to see Harden dealt to San Diego and one more year for Marquis on the North Side.

Frankly, I’d be OK with that depending on what else happens in the various trades. Harden is incredibly good, but he’s so brittle …

by elgato on Dec 9, 2008 10:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I don't think Harden is going anywhere.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Dec 9, 2008 10:33 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

If the Cubs can't trade Marquis

(at least most of his salary), they may have no choice.

The way I figure it: (Cubs’ current payroll) + (Peavy) – (DeRo) + (FA RF) – ($6M of Marquis) = $144M.

That puts the Cubs right near budget, with very little mid-season wiggle room. They might be better off trading $7M of Harden than only $5M of Marquis.

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Dec 9, 2008 10:37 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That's why Peavy may be an expensive luxury.

If you trade Harden, keep Marquis and acquire Peavy, where’s the improvement?

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Dec 9, 2008 10:44 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

There isn't one, IMO

while Peavy may be less injury-prone than Harden, he’s still a risk, especially with past elbow trouble.

If Peavy and Harden are both in the rotation, the Cubs will need a long man/6th starter for some spot starts, that much is certain, which is why keeping Sean Marshall is imperative, in my opinion.

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Trey2317 on Dec 9, 2008 10:58 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Peavy isn't as injury prone

and can go longer in games.

by elgato on Dec 9, 2008 11:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Crunching the numbers

Peavy has averaged 6.1 (6 and one-third) innings per start; he has 1 complete game in the last 2 years and 6 for his career. Last year, Peavy was just over 6.1 innings per start.

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Trey2317 on Dec 9, 2008 11:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

yeah, but ...

Harden has averaged less than 16 starts a year in the past four years. Peavy has averaged 25.

by elgato on Dec 9, 2008 5:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Which is why that swingman in the bullpen is imperative

I would count on Peavy’s health more than Harden’s, but I would definitely have a backup plan in place. And if in acquiring Peavy, the pitching depth (i.e. Sean Marshall) would have to be traded, leaving the rotation thinned out, that could have some seriously negative ramifications.

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Trey2317 on Dec 9, 2008 8:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

The improvement is in the length of the contract.

I think what may be driving this is a look into the near future, when we possibly drop Marquis and Harden in the next offseason. That would leave us with a rotation of Z, Demp, Lilly, Marshall(?), and possibly the Shark. One offseason later, Lilly could become a FA. What does the pitching market of the 2009 offseason look like? And the 2010? Perhaps in the short term it’s a luxury, but it does at the same time lock in a very solid arm and stabilize three fifths of our rotation for years.

by Flatley on Dec 9, 2008 11:49 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Harden Stays

We need another pitcher to fill Kerry Wood’s place to be on DL at least twice a year!

"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy."
- Dodgers, Astros, Brewers, A's & Angels pitcher Don Sutton

by CubFreak on Dec 9, 2008 1:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Good stuff, Al.

Could someone please wake me up in two weeks when this whole thing is over? (It WILL be over, right? Right?) I’m getting a headache.

This line from a movie, television show or other piece of popular culture pretty much sums up my entire personality.

by ScottieG33 on Dec 9, 2008 8:53 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Bravo! and hahahaha :D

BTW and entirely off topic Gov. Blagojovich finally arrested before he could sell off Obama’s Senate seat.

"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.

by Emelie on Dec 9, 2008 9:01 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Let's keep politics out of this, please.

Thanks for the compliment.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Dec 9, 2008 9:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

will do

"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.

by Emelie on Dec 9, 2008 9:19 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

haha

Deflection in the house!

by lamentir on Dec 9, 2008 9:22 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Good one! But...

…am I detecting a bit of bitterness, Al, over the growing notion that we really ARE going to cut a deal with the Padres in spite of your downplaying here?! – TL

[In 2008] Kila Ka’aihue had the best on-base percentage of any hitter in the minor leagues. - Joe Posnanski, 11/9/2008 ... Ergo, let's give him a shot at first base in KC in 2009.

by timlacy on Dec 9, 2008 9:22 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

No, just trying to inject some levity.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Dec 9, 2008 9:26 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Just checking!

And after all the hot air expended this time last year on Roberts, we need it. With the Orioles potentially involved (again—-sigh), all of this could fall through. Not in a hurry, however, but in a long, drawn-out, painful process that kills 4 cities instead of 2. – TL

[In 2008] Kila Ka’aihue had the best on-base percentage of any hitter in the minor leagues. - Joe Posnanski, 11/9/2008 ... Ergo, let's give him a shot at first base in KC in 2009.

by timlacy on Dec 9, 2008 9:31 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

It apparently might have something to do with the sale of Wrigley too.

Blagojevich, Harris and others are also alleged to have withheld state assistance to the Tribune Company in connection with the sale of Wrigley Field. -cnn.com

by Otsu48 on Dec 9, 2008 9:28 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Unbelievable.

However, I think the political discussion needs to end here. Thanks.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Dec 9, 2008 9:36 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

But, in this case, isn't the subject germane (with respect to the imminent sale)?

I mean, when there was talk about selling Wrigley Field as a stand-alone asset, there was some speculation here on what that would mean (the owner of the property would then be able to focus on development & renovation, etc). If I remember correctly, there were some very substantial comments made right here about the possibility of the ISFA buying it. I’m with you on keeing Red vs Blue off your site. However, shouldn’t we be allowed to discuss how the State would/has impact(ed) the sale of this franchise and ballpark?

by Flatley on Dec 9, 2008 10:13 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yes.

There’s a FanShot discussing this issue right now. That’d be a good place for this discussion — I suggest recommending it so it stays at the top of the FanShot list.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Dec 9, 2008 10:25 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Good call.

Thanks, Al.

by Flatley on Dec 9, 2008 10:25 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

His arrest that is.

by Otsu48 on Dec 9, 2008 9:28 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for lightening our spirits

At least we now know why the Cubs haven’t sold.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/12/09/illinois.govenor/index.html

by goddess on Dec 9, 2008 9:29 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Very silly!

Just what I need today.

Thanks Al.

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Dec 9, 2008 9:34 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Way to go Al! You have now joined

me and datcubfandaver as official representatives of the BCB sarcasm committee.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Dec 9, 2008 9:42 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Oh, you'll love our lunch meetings, Al.

Of course, I might mean that sarcastically.

Yes, yes ... winter is indeed a pond upon which all of us must skate, braving frostbite and runny noses in the hopes that our cars will start and we shan't embarass ourselves slipping on a patch of black ice. Spring is more a quagmire of cold mud and slush, and fall is a pile of fallen leaves that may or may not hide a pile of doggy doo-doo. But summer, ah summer is an oasis of endless green that disappears all too quickly beneath our feet as we rush through its warm, glorious bliss.

by dat cubfan daver on Dec 9, 2008 10:44 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Meetings?

I was told there would be no meetings.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Dec 9, 2008 10:45 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

We hold them once a week at the govenor's mansion.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Dec 9, 2008 10:56 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

HAHAHAHA!!!!!

zing!

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Dec 9, 2008 11:02 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I want in..

"Charles Tillman is one of the best strippers in the NFL" - John Madden 11/30/08 Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings game

by Chanman25 on Dec 9, 2008 12:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Classic...

especially the “Survivor Camden Yards” part, that one had me roaring.

by jbertram on Dec 9, 2008 9:44 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

haha very "The Onion" like

And I remember seeing a smaller one in my fanpost on Peavy. haha excellent!

"Charles Tillman is one of the best strippers in the NFL" - John Madden 11/30/08 Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings game

by Chanman25 on Dec 9, 2008 9:57 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

This would have been an Onion piece...

…if the trade involved a goat. Touche, Al, touche. If Jimbo actually did this, somehow I don’t think he’d leave us hangin’.

Dan

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Dec 9, 2008 10:23 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Perhaps he would work in a GMTBNL clause.

by Flatley on Dec 9, 2008 10:25 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

l should have thought of adding a goat to the post, deep or otherwise.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Dec 9, 2008 10:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

LMAO

Nice!

by Mike Vails Evil Twin on Dec 9, 2008 10:31 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

So Al,

Is this information the stuff that Crane Kenney told you “off the record”? That’s not a good way to get another interview with him, you know…

Thanks for the morning laugh amid the DeRo rumors!

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Dec 9, 2008 10:32 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

LOL

My lips are sealed!

Glad you enjoyed it.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Dec 9, 2008 10:33 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Well, I'm not surprised

amid the crazy news this morning. Blago to jail, DeRo to Philadelphia and my sudden nomination for the vacant U.S. Senate seat, even though I’m not American.

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Dec 9, 2008 10:54 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

My grandfather voted in Chicago for 50 years

without ever officially becoming a U.S. citizen. For all I know, he may still be voting even though he’s been dead for 30 years. You are just following a long, proud Chicago tradition….

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Dec 9, 2008 11:46 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Santo is currently on ESPN 1000

for anyone that cares. Btw, great article Al.

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Dec 9, 2008 11:05 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

What's he saying?

I hope he’s not too despondent from yesterday’s perpetuated travesty.

by Flatley on Dec 9, 2008 11:09 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe Santo could get nominated to Obama's Senate seat.

Once in the Senate, he could get legislation passed that puts him in the Hall of Fame.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Dec 9, 2008 12:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

THIS PLACE IS HOPPIN' TODAY!

I love winter talks; they always renew my interest in the Cubbies after a seemingly miserable playoff run.

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Dec 9, 2008 12:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Nicely done!

But who are we getting to replace Ron in the booth? I’m thinking somebody left handed, to keep Lou happy. We can platoon them with Cory.

"Well, we're out of cake! We only had three bits and we didn't expect such a rush! So what do you want?"
"What, so my choice is 'or death?' Well, then I'll have the chicken, please."
--Eddie Izzard

by znohitter on Dec 9, 2008 12:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I figured from

the headline this was something funny and it was. Thanks Al.

by sue369 on Dec 9, 2008 12:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Sorry I've been out, but....

This is brand new news to me!!! I’m hoping we picked up Brady Anderson from the O’s, he’s the left-handed power hitting centerfielder we’ve been waiting for.

by Jaydee1978 on Dec 9, 2008 1:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

For no particular reason

Brady Anderson was one of my favorite players ever, he’s the epitome of roids: like in 1996 when he roided-out and hit 50 homers with a OPS+ of 156. 156!! I mean, just look at his stats that year:

Year Ag Tm Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO BA OBP SLG *OPS+ TB SH SF IBB HBP GDP
1996 32 BAL AL 149 579 117 172 37 5 50 110 21 8 76 106 .297 .396 .637 156 369 6 4 1 22 11 MVP-9,AS

For the record, he hit 16 homers the year before, and 18 the year after. Ah, steroids.

Dan

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Dec 9, 2008 1:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yep, that one had to be PED's.

Anderson holds the record for the 50-homer guy who had the lowest total for his next-highest year of homers (21).

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Dec 9, 2008 1:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Al, that's not fair

You usually come out against rampant speculation like this. Other than the HR totals, is there even any hint of PEDs? Someone has to hold the record that you reference. Anytime there is any statistical anomaly, people cry, “steroids”. It’s like how El Nino was blamed for everything in the late 1990’s . . .

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Dec 9, 2008 6:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

OK, maybe that was a little over the top.

YOU try to explain it. It’s one of the biggest outlier seasons in ML history.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Dec 9, 2008 7:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Um I have to agree slightly...

I guess I’m no expert on Steroids, but I don’t think they work like Popeye’s spinach.

by jbertram on Dec 10, 2008 4:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You can't be serious, Badger.

The guy hit 25% of his career total in homers in one season. Out of fifteen MLB seasons, he had two 20+ homer seasons besides a FIFTY HOMER SEASON. The guy is 6’1, 185 pounds. He was fast, he averaged 28 swipes a year. He batted lead-off! Lead-off!!

And this, for no other reason than he looks like a UFC fighter:

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Dec 9, 2008 8:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Brady had everthing goin' on that year

Even the sideburns were cool!

"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy."
- Dodgers, Astros, Brewers, A's & Angels pitcher Don Sutton

by CubFreak on Dec 9, 2008 1:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Word on the street

was that he was gay. I live in the B-more area and that was a hot topic. I don’t have any sources or anything but I do remember hearing that. Could explain his 50 homer season. He’s good with wood.

by McRipper on Dec 10, 2008 9:38 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Word on the street?

Ah, that explains why he enjoyed diving for balls.

"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy."
- Dodgers, Astros, Brewers, A's & Angels pitcher Don Sutton

by CubFreak on Dec 10, 2008 11:49 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

With apologies to Marvin Gaye.

Jimmy, Jimmy
I think Kevin Tower’s lying
Hendry, Hendry, Hendry
There’s far too many rumors flying
You know we’ve got to find a way
To bring some players here today, eh?

Blago, Blago
We don’t need your wife to hate
You see, kickbacks aren’t the answer
Although I might be slightly late
You know we’ve got to find a way
To bring some players here today

Peavy deals and Peavy steals
Don’t punish me with sheer lunacy
Talk to BCB, so we can see
What’s goin’ on, what’s goin’ on?
Uh, what’s goin’ on, oh, what’s goin’ on?

Louie, Louie
Everybody thinks you’re wrong
Oh, but who are they to judge you
Simply ‘cause our closer’s gone
Oh, you know we’ve got to find a way
To bring some fresh new lefties here today

Peavy deals and Peavy steals
Don’t punish me with sheer lunacy
Talk to BCB, so we can see
What’s goin’ on, what’s goin’ on?
Uh, what’s goin’ on, oh, what’s goin’ on?

"Well, we're out of cake! We only had three bits and we didn't expect such a rush! So what do you want?"
"What, so my choice is 'or death?' Well, then I'll have the chicken, please."
--Eddie Izzard

by znohitter on Dec 9, 2008 2:26 PM CST reply actions 1 recs