Maybe he'll be trade bait if he produces. its just a stop gap anyway.

Gonna miss having Elrod around.

That Cal story is kind of ironic, given his "sign 'til ya drop" reputation. Maybe someone gave him shit about leaving too soon, and you're responsible for his solemn vow never to do that again. :)

Man, **** Jacque Jones. He is shit.

Horrible signing.

Combine that with Juan Pierre, and... :shake:

Nah, I'm not saying Cal stiffed me. Time just ran out. I was simply unlucky. Same thing happened to me with Eddie Murray.

But I DID get Tippy Martinez's autograph!

Here's a quick funny story: One of the autographs I got was of Bobby Bonner, a SS prospect. His career was derailed by a bout of hepatitis and the fact he was stuck behind Cal. Had a cup of coffee in the bigs.

Anyway, years later (we're talking about 1990-91), I'm covering a Single A game between Savannah and some other South Atlantic League team. I notice one of the opposing team's coach's is none other than Bob Bonner. After the game, I go to the visitors' lockerroom to do a couple of interviews; on my way out I go up to Bonner and ask "Are you the Bob Bonner who used to be in the Orioles organization, played in Rochester a couple of years?"

He looks up stunned and goes "Yeah!" I said "I've got a baseball at home with your autograph on it."

He gets all wide-eyed and exclaims, "Wow, I'm going to go home and tell my wife that somebody knows me!"

:)

I hate you!

Sincerely,

Chris Demaria

ROFL

I hate you too, Demaria!

Here's some free advice. Next time you get called up to The Show, try not allowing a HR every 3 innings.

Heh. Bob Bonner. I remember that name. Maybe I should call his wife.
Here's a Tippy bit that I've heard. Seeing the name "Martinez", Latin writers would go to him for quotes, and ask questions in Spanish. Tippy was from Colorado, and didn't speak Spanish.

I've heard of that guy before, kind of the Orioles' version of Buck O'Neill. RIP

I wish I could make 10 mil for doing jack squat............

Yep. If Butler is ready by the end of the year, we just dump this guy for prospects. Not a bad move.

He has an unusual career path. If I am not mistaken, the older he gets, the less time missed to injuries. If he can stay healthy, he's an above replacement-value player, which is very odd for the Royals to have these days.

HEY, HOTSHOT!

It's not about production, it about how good your hair looks. Just ask Johnny Damon.

Your pal,

Chris D., or is it Christy...............

If the Royals aren't careful they might have a .500 season this year...

picking up Sanders would be an improvement at least

Perish the thought.........

Actually, I'd be good with some REAL improvement. Good production from their starters, seeing the young'ns develop, winning close games and getting 75 wins. They do that, and have Butler, Gordon, Lubanski, Huber & Howell ready for the start of 07, and I'm good to go as a fan.