The Jays have traded recently acquired C Mike Napoli to the Rangers for former closer Frank Francisco. Napoli certainly fits into Texas' offensive mindset (does he fill their need for a right-handed bat?) and Francisco will contend with Octavio Dotel for closing duties.
Why is it that anytime anyone mentions Derek Jeter, the media swarms like raccoons to trash? By the way, he might, at some point during his 4-yr contract, play a position other than shortstop. Oh mon dieu.
The Cavs lost to Celtics, lowlights to the side, 112-95. It's odd that I consider that a reasonable spread. "They only lost by 17" sounds pathetic. That's 18 in a row and 28 of 29. In case you're wondering, the NBA record for consecutive losses is held by... the Cavaliers. Across the span of 1982 (two seasons) they lost 24 straight. We're watching history unfold before our eyes. The next 3 (Denver, Orlando, Miami) are automatic losses and I would wager that the Cavs will not win again until February 13 when they host the road-winless Wizards. That would be 27. Sigh.
