BY SCOTT LAUBERLAS VEGAS -- So, I was walking through the Bellagio after dinner last night, and something occurred to me. There isn't a more appropriate city to host baseball's winter meetings than Vegas, where people flock from all corners of the country to see just how far they can stretch a dollar.
Folks come to Vegas for one reason: To strike it rich. And that's precisely what some very wealthy baseball players are trying to do here this week.
Only at the winter meetings can someone like Jason Giambi, who made $120 million over the past seven years with the Yankees, stalk the lobby in the hopes of landing a job. But in Vegas, America's Playground, the sight of a multi-millionaire glad-handing potential employers sort of blends in amid the flashing neon lights, the replica Eiffel Tower and all the other symbols of overindulgence.
Something else about the Bellagio that may come in handy for teams and players that are looking to consummate a relationship: Around the corner from the media work room here, and just a few hundred feet from the lobby and the casino, there's actually a wedding chapel. Maybe Ruben Amaro Jr. and Jim Bronner should consider meeting in there to say "I do" on a deal for Jamie Moyer?
So, what's on tap for today?
Well, we'll be monitoring the trade front, including the rumored three-way deal involving the Phillies, Cubs, Padres, Jake Peavy and who knows who else. We'll bring you the latest on Moyer and any rumblings about relievers, outfielders and other areas that the Phillies want to address. Also, we'll have a chance to chat with Charlie Manuel at about 7:30 p.m. Eastern time, so we'll let you know what he has to say about the Phillies' offseason endeavors and the fact that his contract has yet to be extended. (Don't worry. It will be.)
More in a bit.
No comments:
Post a Comment