I was inching
through traffic last night after picking up Michele at the Metra station in Oak
Park. It was cold, dark and four days
from Christmas, the perfect time for a little baseball
My daughter
accommodated by texting Michele, Tell Dad the Dodgers traded [outfielder
Yasiel] Puig. Hmm, I thought, my latent
road rage tamped down by the news.
Whatever could that be about?
Back home in the shower [one bathroom, family peace maintained for over
three decades by my showering late afternoon or early evening], I had the rest
of the trade relayed to me: Puig,
outfielder Matt Kemp and pitcher Alex Wood for starter Homer Bailey and two
prospects; sprinkle money as needed to facilitate transaction. The Dodgers sent along a reported $7 million.
And why should any of
the above be of interest to a White Sox fan?
Why, the Dodgers could be clearing salary and opening a position for
free agent Bryce Harper. And, if they’re
not, who cares? On the shortest day of
the year, the hot stove league brings relief from winter’s icy touch. Works for me.
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