JD Drew is now a free agent

So even though JD Drew--the Dodgers' Right Fielder--said he would not become a free agent, ESPN reported that he opted out of his contract (and $33 million) yesterday. I could whine about team loyalty, and going back on one's word, but then it dawned upon me that this is a blessing! Yes, $11 million for a .280+, 25HR, 100RBI guy with good defensive skills is a bargain in this day and age, but this guy is one misstep away from being shelved for the season with his gimpy knees. Also, this isn't the first time Drew has pulled this crap; when he was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies, he refused to sign with them and eventually got signed by the St. Louis Cardinals instead. So I say, good riddance to Drew and his agent, Scott Boras, and bring on the next overpaid, overrated free agent (Carlos Lee? Alfonso Soriano? Aramis Ramirez?)

(By the way, is it bad to wish a season-ending knee injury on Drew in 2007? Not that I'm bitter, or anything...)

So my fantasy football playoff hopes lie in the arm of Jon Kitna, and the hands of Chad Johnson (top 5 fantasy bust?), Donte Stallworth (a guy who has played 2 effective games this year...his first two), and Anthony Thomas (a guy who hasn't started in 2 years). I gotta pray that Donovan McNabb forgets to show up for the game this weekend...

Can't think of any random-ness today, so until then...happy blogging!