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Friendly catcher Henry Blanco waves hello to old glove in left field

If you know anything about Henry Blanco, then you're fully aware he wishes his mitt could tag out entire franchises.

[Photo via Yahoo via Ezra Shaw/Getty]

For all the ladies out there, a soaked Vicente Padilla

We know our army of female readers have always yearned to see what Dodgers hunk Vicente Padilla looked like after showering.  Well, consider today your lucky day, ladies.  Up next, a dead lizard.

[Photo via Yahoo via Dilip Vishwanat/Getty]

Ronnie Brewer's tenure with Bulls off to ominous start

This disturbing shot of the newly acquired Brewer still pales in comparison to the time Luc Longley showed up to the podium during his introductory press conference with actual antlers attached to his head.

[Photo via Yahoo NBA]

Bill "the Spaceman" Lee probably not doing Steinbrenner's eulogy

Forget what most certainly had to be Budweiser-fueled comments by Spaceman Lee and ask yourself this: How the hell has he never played the role of Clint Eastwood's brother?  Somewhere in Hollywood, the script for Pale Rider Too deservedly starts gaining some traction.

Bill Lee is not sad over Steinbrenner's death [USA Today]

Just what the hell is Joe Morgan anyway?

- He's obviously a lizard-fish

- The black version of Monopoly guy

- A sea-cat

- Not sure, but John Miller is equally puzzled

- A dentist

- Dudley's uncle

Columnist Ray Ratto has joined Comcast SportsNet

This bit of news gives us an excuse to re-run this triumphant picture of the lovable Ratto from our "Columnists You'd Like to Party With" post.  Take a bow, sir.

Ray Ratto Joins Comcast SportsNet [CSN]

Douchey father of autograph seeker releases video of self being douchey father of autograph seeker

Never underestimate the power of an overbearing douchebag having no idea he's being an overbearing douchebag.  Add that to the fact Gary Carter comes out as the reasonable guy, and said douchiness is not just power, it's a rare gift.

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John Daly to star in haunting remake of "Awakenings"

Something tells us Daly's not catching that tennis ball as effortlessly as the great Leonard Lowe once did.  But the Awakenings comparison is almost too generous.  He's making George "The Animal Steele" look like George Hamilton here.

However, we are impressed Daly has resisted chewing those exotic, inviting leaves off his jacket.

John Daly Needs a Beer [Keith's Sports Journal]

Joe Girardi's visually-pleasing braces finally hit prime time

Thanks, Fox.  But next time, please consider interviewing Girardi before the 10th round.

Commissioner Daniel Stern slaps Daniel Gilbert with $100k fine

Considering how visibly upset Daniel Stern was in Very Bad Things with not only his misbehaving brother, but the "fucking Whizzers," we can totally see how Gilbert's comments got under his skin to the point of a $100,000 fine.

Additionally, the New York Post is totally on it, as the web version isn't even fixed yet.