Joe Derive is back

Hi, I'm Joe Derive reporting from Spring training camp in Florida where a sitcom can't top this fiasco.

First up is the reunion of Nomar Garciaparra. Man Theo. you looked like you were passing kidney stones on camera. Ya, I'm happy for Nomar but Theo act like you're not ready to slug the Nomar in the face. It really does help public relations.

Dice-K is hurt...again...and not in typical fashion. Typical fashion is when the team needed you most. Dice-K is like that second home you purchased on a toxic waste dump and are wondering why you can't sell it! Dice-K are you taking pointers from J.D. Drew? Man you're making it a lot easier to decide on a fifth starter aren't you. First back then neck. What's next, athletes foot! Hey, maybe Dice-K you can sign a minor league contract for a day...and then retire!

Don't you love J.D. Drew. Theo Epstein described the 'subtle' abilities of J.D. Drew. Translation "I don't want to look stupid...AGAIN!" Subtle? Is a New England Blizzard subtle? Drew falls in the ranks of Julio Lugo and Eric Gagne as well as Brad Penny and others that fall under the "be stupid" decision making that Theo seems to shine in. Man Theo, have you ever thought of taking pointers and learning how to pick a real lineup? Well, can't have everything right!

Next up is hitting. Everyone is screaming about hitting. Jason Bay visits and they ask him about hitting. Sports writers are so addicted to the home run ball that they think that's the only way to get a guy home. It's called baseball not home run ball. Lighten up sports writers. Ya I know I'm one of ya but be real. This is a good line up and on top of that we have the best starting pitchers in baseball..and its even better when they're healthy.

OK until next time, I'm Joe Derive.