Of Cabbages and Kings.

Word is Covelli is a physical shy of signing to play, presumably, center field for Oakland next season. While it's a move that keeps Coco, at least, a little closer to home, it's not a move that really seems to make much sense for the Athletics. They already have Rajai Davis and Ryan Sweeney who are very similar to Coco in that they're defensive assets and about average with the bat. And they also have Scott Hairston who was only acquired half way through last season. And they just got prospect Michael Taylor from Toronto (after Toronto received him in the Halladay trade.) Admittedly, Taylor needs more time in triple AAA but it's a crowded outfield. They might consider platooning Hairston and Davis but one of them might just as likely be available for a trade.

Also, might Pedro be thinking about a return to Queens? Given the way things seem to be going for Minaya this off season, I wouldn't put it past him.

Also, the Padres who were looking to trade for a catcher (which might have made some sense of the Max Ramirez for Mike Lowell trade) have filled that need by trading for the Tiger's Dusty Ryan.

And this is what happens when there is anything interesting to write about.