An Observation

While I was responding to an e-mail from someone in Washington, I realized the irony of Bucky's signing with the Sox. Bucky will be playing for the AAA Charlotte Knights which is about as far away from Seattle as a AAA team can get. I believe Durham is just a bit further, but same difference.

In-Depth Article - Bucky's Arrival at Spring Training

John Hunt of the Oregonian has a great article in Wednesday's edition on Bucky's first day of camp with the White Sox. I had forgotten that Bucky had played with Ozzie Guillen in Venezuela in winter ball.

John you may remember did an article on the Backers' trip (ok, it was just me and my dad) to spring training back in 2004. He's also Baseball Weekly's chief fantasy baseball guru.

After injury, Jacobsen tries again for Chicago
Knee surgery ended Bucky Jacobsen's stint in Seattle, but he will play this season for the White Sox's Triple A team