The Yankees Signed Who???
The apocalypse must be around the corner. The New York Yankees signed Sidney Ponson to a minor league contract. Desperation has set in after the loss of Chien-Ming Wang. Granted at least they were intelligent enough to put him in the minors first.
Those of us who are former or current Orioles fans know Ponson to be the Ace that Never Was. Prince of the Diamond who couldn't rule. He had all the talent in the world, but somehow never brough it to the majors on a regular basis.
I'd wish the Yankees luck, but I hope Ponson brings the magic he's brought to every team he's played for. Actually, I want him to succeed in the minors, so Cashman can call him up and let him blow 10 straight starts, like Barry Zito has done to the San Francisco Giants.
Speaking of Brian Cashman, I wonder if this was his move, or a Hammering Hank Steinbrenner ultimatum?
Comments
Ponson has actually played for the Yankees before. It was a similar situation in 2006 when Ponson was released and picked up by a Yankee team desperate for starting pitching. I'd put the over/under on number of games Ponson starts this season for the Yankees at 2 (he started 3 games for them in 2006).
Posted by: Bob | June 20, 2008 6:48 PM
Wow to think I'm the Orioles fan. Or rather was. I didn't remember that, but not that you mention it, sounds familiar. I really wish Ponson on the luck, but like many great athletes who don't meet their potential, his attitude needs adjustment. I'm not saying Ponson is great, but he could have had a pretty good MLB career.
Posted by: Big Money Tony
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June 21, 2008 11:21 AM