Ponson, left, during happier times.After a three-inning, six-run outing Friday night against the Red Sox, Ponson was designated for assignment.
Ponson, now a free agent, will search for his fifth team since 2003. Despite Ponson's virtual ineffectiveness, habit of drinking and driving, and beating the shit out of an Aruban judge, Major League teams seem to find appeal in Ponson.
Perhaps it's because he's a large man. Perhaps it's because he had a few good years in Baltimore. Perhaps it's because he's an Aruban knight. We certainly wouldn't be surprised if a playoff contender decided to offer Ponson a spot in the rotation.
It's too bad Colorado and Milwaukee aren't really vying for a playoff spot; Coors Field and Miller Park would have given Ponson naughty thoughts.
In other news: Tiger Woods won the PGA Championship Sunday after getting a special pep talk from Chubbs Peterson.
I am still waiting for Ponson to utilize all that potential he has.
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ReplyDeleteSidney Ponson...that brings back memories for this DC resident...
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