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How long until Spring Training?

12/04/2006 11:43 AM
John Ames

AP photo
St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa, playing Grim Reaper Rabbit, looks down on a begging Paris Wages playing Arabesqua, while Elaine La Russa, playing Mother Ginger Rabbit, views her daughter Devon La Russa lying on stage and playing Formerly White Rabbit during a dress rehearsal of the dance “The MAD Hatter Performance and Tea Party” on Dec. 1, 2006, in San Francisco.

And some people think baseball season lasts too long. ...

I gave you the straight caption above. Now let’s have some fun. Put on your sick and twisted thinking caps and submit alternative creative captions for the photo.

For more about the performance, go to www.madhatterperformance.org.

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And what do you call your act?

The Aristocrats!
— Thomas 12/06/2006 04:20 PM #
Having completely mastered the art of managing a baseball team, Tony LaRussa moves on to the Black Arts. ... With Bunny Ears.
— Paul Q. 12/09/2006 04:47 PM #
Your words are worthless…I am going to pitch to Kirk Gibson.
— Tiger Lyons 12/26/2006 09:31 AM #

: Cheaters never prosper, but they are welcome in the Hall
: Life at the top is short, but sweet

Hot Stove

National League

Arizona Diamondbacks Exercised the 2010 contract option RHP Brandon Webb.

Atlanta Braves Reinstated INF Danny Richar from the 60-day DL and assigned him outright off the roster, making him a free agent. Assigned 1B Kevin Barker outright off the roster and Barker elected free agency. Assigned OF Darnell McDonald outright off the roster. Assigned C Corky Miller outright off the roster and Miller agreed to a minor league contract with Louisville (IL). Signed RHP Justin Lehr to a one-year contract and assigned him outright to Louisville.

Colorado Rockies Declined 2010 contract options on LHP Alan Embree and C Yorvit Torrealba.

Florida Marlins Named Randy St. Claire pitching coach, Dave Collins first base/outfield coach, Josue Espada third base/infield coach and Reid Cornelius bullpen coach.

Los Angeles Dodgers Announced OF Manny Ramirez exercised his 2010 contract option.

Milwaukee Brewers Declined the 2010 contract option on RHP David Weathers.

New York Mets Declined the 2010 contract option on RHP J.J. Putz.

Philadelphia Phillies Exercised the 2010 contract option LHP Cliff Lee.

Pittsburgh Pirates Assigned RHP Virgil Vasquez and RHP Eric Hacker outright to Indianapolis (IL) and C Steve Lerud outright to Altoona (EL).

Washington Nationals Declined 2010 contract option on OF Austin Kearns.

American League

Chicago White Sox Declined the 2010 contract option on OF Jermaine Dye. Acquired INF-OF Mark Teahen from Kansas City for INF Chris Getz, INF Josh Fields and cash considerations.

Cleveland Indians Named Tim Belcher pitching coach.

Detroit Tigers Assigned INF Michael Hollimon outright to Toledo (IL). Assigned C Matt Treanor and OF Marcus Thames off the roster. Purchased the contract of RHP Jay Sborz from Toledo. Reinstated RHP Joel Zumaya and INF Jeff Larish from the 60-day DL.

Kansas City Royals Declined the 2010 contract options for OF Coco Crisp, C Miguel Olivo and RHP Yasuhiko Yabuta.

Los Angeles Angels Signed general manager Tony Reagins to a multiyear contract extension.

Minnesota Twins Acquired SS J.J. Hardy from Milwaukee for OF Carlos Gomez.

Toronto Blue Jays Sent C Kyle Phillips, LHP Davis Romero and LHP Bill Murphy outright to Las Vegas (PCL).