Sunday, March 06, 2005
Strange Things Are Afoot at the Circle K
Whoopsies. Ankiel threw more than he was supposed to and got himself in trouble with Duncan. Putting on my tin foil hat, there's something really fishy about this. I knew the rotation was pushed back, why didn't he? And just who was at this session that didn't know the plan? Not liking that his mechanics are screwy. Really not liking that he's not throwing to bases.
Ankiel's gotta be with the club or be put on waivers. I'm starting to wonder if the team will find a reason to put Rick on the DL to start the season. Or, is this story perhaps the beginning of a subtle campaign by coaches to prepare the fans for a trade? Or to characterize him as not only a headcase, but uncooperative (so he has a better chance of making it through waivers)? What with Ankiel's situation, Walker's back, Mabry's elbow, Mr. Turtle's (and everyone elses') "barring major injuries" caveat, and the Cardinals being so so lucky in that regard in 2004, I'm concerned we've tempted fate.
End of conspiracy theory.
Ankiel's gotta be with the club or be put on waivers. I'm starting to wonder if the team will find a reason to put Rick on the DL to start the season. Or, is this story perhaps the beginning of a subtle campaign by coaches to prepare the fans for a trade? Or to characterize him as not only a headcase, but uncooperative (so he has a better chance of making it through waivers)? What with Ankiel's situation, Walker's back, Mabry's elbow, Mr. Turtle's (and everyone elses') "barring major injuries" caveat, and the Cardinals being so so lucky in that regard in 2004, I'm concerned we've tempted fate.
End of conspiracy theory.
