Go 'head for yourself, Ryan Howard!

Maybe it's because I just finished a strike and tend to sympathize with labor over management, but I say "Well done, mediators!" Yep, it's a lot of money and seems like everyone ought to be able to live on $7 million, but some times you need to overpay. Forget that you think Pat Burrell is overpaid - certain players need to be taken care of - Utley, Hamels, Howard, and Rollins for sure. I don't want to lose any of those guys, even if they occasionally have a slump. Actually, I like Burrell, too!

I can't help it - these people make me happy for half the year!