going back to a seinfeld episode i have one word for you pete..."shrinkage"
may the schmuck be with you!

Good on ya, Pete! :)

Manatees don't survive in cold water, Pete? Haven't you heard the news out of Florida lately?

Seriously, good luck.and thanks for supporting such a great cause!

George: Well, I just got back from swimming in the pool. And the water was cold...
Jerry: Oh...you mean shrinkage.
George: Yes! Significant shrinkage!
Jerry: So you feel you were short changed...

News item: Former Ravens quarterbacks coach Hue Jackson has been hired by the Oakland Raiders to be head coach Tom Cable's offensive coordinator.

Pete's take: It's fair to wonder why anyone would want to join the dysfunctional Raiders organization, but Cable's situation is so tenuous that Jackson's got a puncher's chance of opening next season as head coach.

My take: Being ousted from Oakland is not a big deal. However, Jackson is there because Davis is still a believer in JaMarcus Russell. And to quote from "Christine": You can't polish a ...

Related news item: The Ravens have hired former New England Patriots defensive coordinator Dean Pees to be the new linebackers coach, replacing the departed Vic Fangio.

My take: Perhaps another defensive coordinator has been placed on notice.

News item: The Orioles brought back Miguel Tejada this week, signing him to a one-year, $6 million contract to replace Melvin Mora at third base.

My take: sigh

News item: The 14th annual Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge takes place on Saturday at Sandy Point State Park. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics Maryland.

Pete's take: This may sound like blackmail, but if you make a donation, I promise I won't take my shirt off when I dive into the icy Chesapeake.

My take: I'm donated out but congrats on doing this for a good cause.

News item: New Hall of Famer Andre Dawson will be displayed on his plaque at Cooperstown wearing a Montreal Expos cap.

My take: I heard Dawson wanted to go in as a Cub. If true, it's a shame he couldn't choose because baseball powers got in a snit over Wade Boggs going in as a Devil Ray.

News item: Turns out, Roberto Alomar will be inducted into the Hall of Fame this summer after all.

Pete's take: It'll be the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame, but it should be a nice warm-up for his likely induction at Cooperstown in 2011.

My take: "... should be ..." is right.

News item: The Oakland A's signed pitcher Ben Sheets, who missed all of last season after elbow surgery, to a one-year deal worth a guaranteed $10 million plus incentives.

Pete's take: That's quite a gamble for the revenue-challenged A's, but that's why Billy Beane is one of the most dynamic GMs in baseball.

My take: Dynamic? Yes. Gamble? Bigger yes.

News item: The NBA has fined Labron James $25,000 for kicking a water bottle during Wednesday night's 109-95 victory over the Timberwolves.

My take: With every game so important, the NBA should really consider lengthening their season.

News item: President Barack Obama said in an interview with ABC's Diane Sawyer that he'll be rooting for the New Orleans Saints in next week's Super Bowl.

My take: Given the State of Obama over the past year, I'd say my prediction of Indy 34 Saints 16 is practically in the bag.

A good buddy of mine is taking the plunge today as well.
My best to both of you, good on you all for benefiting a good cause.