Sprinting Into The New Year

It's been close to a month since the last post, and there's definitely some catching up to do. Unfortunately, most of it is outside of New England. Randy Johnson was traded, Barry Zito signed, another Japanese pitcher was added to the Bronx mix, J.D. Drew's contract continues to undergo modifications to it's language, and the Hall of Fame announced the 2007 inductees, Cal Ripken, Jr. and Tony Gwynn.

The most interesting thing to come out of the last month has been the discussion of Big Mac's credentials for the Hall of Fame. Should steroids keep him out, or should their impact be discounted due to what we suspect was widespread use during Mac's prime? Surprisingly, he did receive votes for the Hall, meaning that there really is truth to the notion that steroids weren't as devastating to the game as the media has hyped them to be.

Of course, in the end, he wasn't elected (just like Jim Ed), and two of the biggest baseball icons of the last 25 years will be walking to the podium at the end of July.

I know it's just a little bit, but I'll be back for more. Stay tuned.