It was a busy day everywhere except Yankeeland today. Albert Pujols rightfully dominated the headlines, with the Marlins dangling a ten-year contract while the Cardinals sat there saying “really? we’re really doing this?” At least that’s what I imagine they were doing. I have to think they were unprepared for a serious bid by the Marlins of all teams. The Blue Jays got their new closer, sending a Double-A pitching prospect to the White Sox for Sergio Santos. Santos, who was an infielder as recently as 2008, is signed dirt cheap for the next three years with another three club options after that. Nice little deal for them.
The Yankees continue to do not much of anything, at least not as far as actual transactions go. The most notable deal they’ve made on this date throughout their history came in 1992, when they traded three players (Jerry Nielsen, J.T. Snow, and Russ Springer) to the Angels for Jim Abbott. Abbott had an okay two-year run in the Bronx (4.45 ERA in 56 starts), but he’ll be most remembered for being born without a right hand and throwing a no-hitter anyway.
Anyway, here is tonight’s open thread. Both the Devils and Islanders are playing, and that’s pretty much it as far as local sports go. You can talk about that or whatever else you want here. You know what to do, so have at it.
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