Spilled Milk, Part I

Further proof that the Theo Epstein honeymoon is over, and I am not talking about his recent marriage: Yet ANOTHER Red Sox player discarded by Epstein for a bag of peanuts (albeit it a very large and strong bag of peanuts) is reaping the rewards for a stellar 2006 season. Our favorite pitcher cum rock star Bronson Arroyo has cashed in, signing a $25 million, four-year deal with the Reds. I'd be smiling too.


You can read about it on any sports page today, but be sure to check out ESPN, where the lead story is about the Florida Marlins' infield and features a nice, big picture of Hanley Ramirez, the reigning NL Rookie of the Year and former Red Sox prospect. Imagining the Sox with Arroyo in the rotation and Ramirez at short is enough to keep you awake at night. And that's not even mentioning Freddy Sanchez.

Six days til pitchers and catchers...