I believe that Pat Burrell is a free agent this offseason, so what would the Jays have to offer him contract wise, and do you think it would be worthwhile at that price? All the other DH options are looking either extremely expensive or old.

Thanks

MW: The Jays aren’t going after Burrell.

I truly enjoyed the blog this season — it was yet another great way to enjoy a season of Blue Jays Baseball.

I looked forward each day to reading your postings, and those of your readers. It’s fun to read through the comments and your responses — I can’t imagine how much free time you spent doing this all season.

Great work, and I hope it’s back next season. Any thoughts on if it will be? It would be a shame not to bring back the “blerg”.

MW: I appreciate the kind words, and I’m sure the blerg will be back next season. It’s not like it’s going to go away over the winter, though.

That’s just the response I was hoping to get :-)

Best Regards

John

MW: I don’t understand.

Kind of like the existence of God? :-)

MW: This is certainly not the place for those sorts of debates.

Did you catch the Jays 85 clincher against the Yanks on ESPN Classic the other day? It was the first time id seen it since I was at the game.

After the game I swooped up a whole bunch of dirt from the pitching mound and I still have it. How much might you pay me for that?

MW: I didn’t see it, but I remember it well. I might not pay you anything for the dirt, but you might want to put it on eBay or some such if you’re trying to make a buck or two. You might get a buck or two.

MW: Well, nothing wrong with saying that. But what do you mean – the Burnett signing was the one thing that makes you think J.P. hasn’t done a good job?

Yeah, I guess that was a bit off-colour.

It was still kind of funny though.

MW: Not really.

Here’s an idea to increase ratings for the radio broadcast. We need a catch phrase.

When the White Sox strike out a hitter Harrelson says “he gone”. When A-Rod hits a homer the Yankee guy says “an A bomb for A rod”.

MW: I don’t like catch phrases, as a rule, and I especially don’t like mean-spirited, derogatory ones like that which you presented here and I deleted.

MW: Stop being insulting and irrational.

Well, it’s not like the ship’s been above water since Hillenbrand made those comments two years ago…15 years without a playoff APPEARANCE (nevermind winning it all or even a round of playoffs – just getting IN)…before that, 5 playoff appearances in 8 seasons including back to back world titles…yeah, don’t tell me the ship ain’t sinking Mike.

MW: The ship sunk a long time ago, but it’s back on the surface now.