Home Run Derby

Touch ‘em All has nothing to do with Michael Jackson and the children of the world.  It’s HomerDerby.com’s new Random Baseball News dump.

 Tony LaRussa, manager of the defending World Series Champion St Louis Cardinals, was pulled over after he fell asleep at a stop light in the Cardinals’ Spring Training home of Jupiter, FL.  He was charged with a DUI with a blood alcohol level of .093 at about 4AM this morning.  Florida’s limit is .08 - which makes me wonder - besides a high schooler who just had his first Mickey’s, who passes out with a blood alcohol level of .093?  Deadspin (as always) does a great job on this - check out the map.

Ken Griffey, Jr. will be playing Right Field this season for the Reds.  It’s probably a smart call - it might even keep Griffey healthier with a shorter range to cover.

Jim Edmonds looks like he’ll be ready for Opening Day.  He’ll be backing up at the crack of the bat so he can make his unnecessary highlight reaal dives in no time.

Justin Morneau can’t parlay his 2007 AL MVP into a long-term deal with the Twins.  I believe the Twins know what they’re doing here - four months does not guarantee this guy a big payday.

And HomerDerby’s favorite whipping boy, Clint Barmes, lost the Rockies’ Spring battle for starting shortstop to rookie Troy Tulowitzki.  Barmes could start the season at Triple-A or be traded.  Supposedly the Chicago Cubs and Texas Rangers are interested in Barmes as a utility man.  Personally - I think there’s a team that needs him as much as he needs them - the Royals.

I’m headed off on Spring Break, but the site will be in the capable hands of Nick the Greek, Devine’s Demolition Crew, and Groovitude (the webmaster). 

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