The Minnesota Donaghys
Mere hours after being sentenced to 15 months in federal prison, the Minnesota Donaghys struck again. Doing everything in their power to stay rich, the ball club sent three of their worst players to the mound in what was their most important game of the season thus far. The reason for the [not-so-good] slew of slingers is believed to be that the move keeps more money in the pockets of the Donaghys.
When asked why they didn't send out a starter with talent, the Donaghys GM admitted, "In order to replace the current starter, we'd have had to make a move that makes sense, but loses dollars. That just didn't seem like an option to me."
By holding off calling up Francisco Liriano until August 1st, the Donaghys will avoid having the young lefty go through salary arbitration at the end of the 2008 season; a move that will almost certainly result in a retractable roof swimming pool being built at the house of each Donaghy front office employee.
The pitchers included in the newest scandal include Livan Hernandez, Boof Bonser and Brian Bass. Had the Donaghys made the call down to Triple-A, they would have put themselves in a much better position to take over the lead in the central division. Instead they opted to throw their worst statistical starter to ensure their money wasn't going anywhere, and that 1st place would remain securely with division rivals, the Chicago White Sox.
The Sox went on to win the game 8-3 over the Donaghys, once again giving them a 1 1/2 game lead over the Donaghys in the central. It wasn't until the score was 8-1 that any foul play was suspected.
With 59 days left before the Donaghys are required to report to prison, the judicial system will hear the case one more time with the new evidence. The prosecution is seeking additional time for the Donaghys as a result of this relapse.
Hernandez, Bonser and Bass all declined to comment.
When asked why they didn't send out a starter with talent, the Donaghys GM admitted, "In order to replace the current starter, we'd have had to make a move that makes sense, but loses dollars. That just didn't seem like an option to me."
By holding off calling up Francisco Liriano until August 1st, the Donaghys will avoid having the young lefty go through salary arbitration at the end of the 2008 season; a move that will almost certainly result in a retractable roof swimming pool being built at the house of each Donaghy front office employee.
The pitchers included in the newest scandal include Livan Hernandez, Boof Bonser and Brian Bass. Had the Donaghys made the call down to Triple-A, they would have put themselves in a much better position to take over the lead in the central division. Instead they opted to throw their worst statistical starter to ensure their money wasn't going anywhere, and that 1st place would remain securely with division rivals, the Chicago White Sox.
The Sox went on to win the game 8-3 over the Donaghys, once again giving them a 1 1/2 game lead over the Donaghys in the central. It wasn't until the score was 8-1 that any foul play was suspected.
With 59 days left before the Donaghys are required to report to prison, the judicial system will hear the case one more time with the new evidence. The prosecution is seeking additional time for the Donaghys as a result of this relapse.
Hernandez, Bonser and Bass all declined to comment.
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