Odds & Ends

Today being an off day for the Mets, time for some odds and ends

1. Kris Benson's elbow is bothering him. In other words, it is the end of July.

2. Scott Kazmir's shoulder is bothering him. No truth to the rumor that "The Jacket", Al Leiter and John Franco all said "I told you so".

3. Jets opened camp yesterday with all draft picks signed for the ninth year in a row. Wow, that streak is as impressive as, well, its not really that impressive, but if you are the Jets, you take what you can get.

4. Garth Snow sent an email to Islander fans stating he will not take it if people pick on the organization. Going foward, anyone who insults Garth or the team wil be beaten over their head with their own shoe by Mike Milbury.

5. Mike Mibury sat in for the Islanders during Mike York's arbitration hearing. At least this time "Shoes" did not make the player cry.

6. Jeff Francouer has joined the ranks for Braves who think they can win the division. I want to know when the playersoin that team are going to be tested for reality altering drugs.

7. Floyd Landis, who won the Tour de France tested positive for testosterone. A-Rod was heard asking if he could have some.

8. Lavar Arrington is annoyed with Meril Hoge, who apparently questioned his work ethic and intelligence. Of course, Lavar was more upset about the insult to his intelligence, since he has no work ethic.

9. The Jets opened camp yesterday without allowing players to talk to the media. Some members of the media are upset. Frankly, is there really anything interesting that is going to come out on the first day? What, I really need to hear about how Player X has a 120 GB iPod? Or how many pillows he brought with him?

10. Harold Reynolds was fired by ESPN, apparently for sexual harrassment. Isiah Thomas asked him to sent his resume, as he is looking for bench depth in the front office.