An Ode To Scrap

David Eckstein has decided to retire, apparently.  Or not.  Depends on who you choose to believe.  In fact, depending on which of the following turns out to be true, this post could be null and void:





Either Jon Heyman:

congrats to david eckstein on retirement. terrific guy. had chance to play for #mariners in '11 & didnt take it. #bigheart
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) January 22, 2012

Or his agent:

Agent says David Eckstein is not officially retired dlvr.it/16nBkK #mlb #hbt
— Hardball Talk (@HardballTalk) January 23, 2012

The scrappiest player to don a San Diego Padres uniform since Eric Owens inspired those giveaway t-shirts with the streak of dirt on them.

And arguably the scrappiest Padre since the days of Bip Roberts.

Or perhaps even Timry Flanster.

Oh yeah, I went there.






What can I say?  I have a preference for scrappy players.  They make the game exciting.

Chicks may dig the long ball, but the Ghost digs dirt & grass stains on the uniform.

Don't agree?  I really don't care, but you can leave your views in the comments.