Randy Johnson is f'n old so it's fun to see just where he's played in his career. Six teams really isn't that much. Certainly not the travels of the Rickey.

His path is as follows: MON->SEA->HOU->ARI->NYY->ARI->SF.

In an effort to get "Free" Marketing the Boys at and Girls at Gatorade, like to send out free stuff to bloggers in hopes that they'll spread the word on the great new product lines Gatorade is about to unveil. In December they sent me a big box of Gatorade with their "G" branding and new naming styles, I didn't oblige on the posting. Well yesterday I get home and I have a gigantic box with a mysterious container in it.

So I open it, and what do I find three different flavors of Gatorade, ooh boy.

But it also comes with instructions on what it is both on the sheet in between the three Gatorades and on the handy 1GB USB Thumb Drive equipped with promotional images and PDFs. And well since I actually value a 1GB thumb drive, mostly because I've always been too lazy to buy one, I give you their campaign and do their bidding for them.

It's a limited addition Jordan Set, highlighting Then, Now, and Forever because he's going into the hall of fame. So if you collect Gatorade bottles, and who doesn't, this has to get you excited.

Yesterday the Memphis Grizzlies decided to ship Quentin Richardson for Zach Randolph which begs the question, WHY? Why in the world do you want Zach Randolph? How has this man and his incredibly bloated contract actually been traded three times in as many seasons?

In each of his trades he was acquired for essentially nothing. The Knicks acquired him from Portland for Steve Francis, Channing Frye and a bag of peanuts aka nothing of value. The Clippers acquired him for Cuttino Mobley and Tim Thomas even though Cuttino Mobley had a heart issue that forced him into retirement. And now the Grizzlies pick him up for an aging Quentin Richardson who no longer can shoot the basketball. In each case the Randolph trader was eager as hell to dump him despite the fact that he is almost a guaranteed 20 & 10.

So if you're the Memphis Grizzlies, what the hell are you doing? Shouldn't it be evident by the fact that nobody wants him that you shouldn't deal for him. When the Clippers said yes to Quentin Richardson, shouldn't that have thrown up some big red flags?

The worst part is that Memphis is building their team around youth, and youth with a potentially checkered past. The #1 star OJ Mayo has his NCAA Scandal and high school issues. The #2 star Rudy Gay was massively accused for less than stellar effort while at UConn. And now Zach Randolph is going to be the veteran leader. That sounds like a fantastic idea.

Memphis = Stupid

Just in Case Your Knew to the Rebus, as I haven't done one in forever. THis is how it works. Each of the 6 Phrases is a Clue to the Persons identity. See if you can put together each clue and figure out whom I'm talking about.

Only weeks after the Pirates decided that it was time to rid themselves of the remainder of their 2008 outfield, they decide that its time to get a head start on blowing up the 2009 outfield. By jettisoning both Hinske and Nyjer Morgan the Pirates have officially traded 5 outfielders in just under a calendar, 4 of whom were starters. Right now it looks like they have no outfielders left to deal, but lats not put it past the Pirates just yet.

Meanwhile, the players still on the roster are expectantly unhappy with their decisions. And well they're not afraid to voice their opinions on the matter. Adam LaRoche went off after the McLouth trade but seemed reserved and defeated yesterday.

"It's not our job to understand the big plan, I guess," first baseman Adam LaRoche said, according to the report. "We've got to do the same thing we did after Nate left, try to keep it together."

Meanwhile, Jack Wilson is obviously pissed the hell off and is likely begging to get traded.

"They're businessmen. They're trying to achieve winning baseball in Pittsburgh. The biggest question is: When is that going to be? When do things start turning around?" Wilson said in the Post-Gazette. "It's just hard for guys who have been here and seen these exact same trades happen and seen it absolutely do nothing. I've been here nine years. I've seen two or three of these trades every year and still haven't had a winning season."

And finally and obviously the worst response comes from rookie Andrew McCutchen. McCutchen has been up with the team since the McClouth trade. He's a building block for the future of the team unlike LaRoche and Wilson who likely will be dealt later in the year. His anger and thoughts about the franchise just one month into the season can't make the Pirates brass happy.

"Yeah, man, you almost want to cry," said rookie outfielder Andrew McCutchen, according to the report. "This [stinks], man. You know, it's a business. It's a great loss to lose someone like this. Not just on the field, but off the field as well. There's nobody who can replace what he can do off the field."

Man that really makes me wonder what Morgan can do off the field. Team Psychiatrist? Team Masseuse? Team Happy Ending Maker? Whatever it is, its not good that the rookie is already willing to mouth off about the franchise.

In the end, the Pirates are likely doing the right thing. There's no point in having a player like Hinske on their roster. In all likelihood Milledge has way more potential than does Nyjer Morgan. Later this summer when they trade any other marketable piece, they will again be doing the right thing. It's time to build up the system. To make up for their glaring mistakes in the draft. And to attempt to do what every other small market team that wins does, build up a roster of young talent.