A Novel Idea

Darryl Humber over at Baseball Central has a great idea for all of us baseball nuts during the next couple months: a blogospheric version of Around the Horn. Here's his summary:

This is the idea. Every Friday, throughout the winter, I'll be supplying Five Statements, give them to a panel, and see whether or not the panel Agrees or Disagrees with the statement. The panel will change each week and consist of baseball bloggers Baseball Central likes, and associates of Baseball Central. If you want to take part in a future panel, you can. Just let me know, either in the comment section or by email, and we'll hook you up. Since this is brand new and just conceptualized within the last 24 hours, we didn't meet our objective in having a panel of three for this time around. In the future, that's what we're hoping to have. (So there can be some conclusion, either a vote of 3-0 or 2-1).

Today is a panel of two (which means there may be ties.) But it's a good one we've got here. Taking the task, The Hot Corner: A Boston Red Sox Blogger whose site is fantastic, and an associate of Baseball Central, simply known as Lordele. That's his actual name. His first name. He's getting married soon. Everyone give him a hand. After giving him a hand, you are free to question claims in the comment section. Let's get to it. (Baseball Central)

This week's discussion covers the recently traded Gary Sheffield, Barry Zito, Daisuke Matsuzaka and more. Oh yea, and Keith Foulke is a free agent.