Jan 19, 2010

A legendary pitcher signs deal

And I'm not talking about Jonathan Papelbon surprisingly signing a one-year $9.35 million contract without a protracted or acrimonious delay. No, I'm talking about the return of a Philadelphia legend: Brandon Duckworth, who signed a minor league deal with the Phillies.

In his initial stint as a Phillie, which lasted from 2001 until he was traded for Billy Wagner after the 2003 season, Christine and I called him Mr. Stinkypants just because he usually stunk up the joint. But we said it with affection and look forward to reliving those days - without the stinking up the joint part - even though he signed a minor league deal without an invitation to spring training.

That doesn't bode well for anyone hoping for a Duck Pond reunion this summer.

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