George MitchellWith Senator George Mitchell playing the role of Santa Claus.

Of course what that Santa Claus looks like depends entirely on your perspective.

Let’s take a look at what Santa Claus might look like at 2PM this afternoon when Senator Mitchell releases his report to the Public.

Santa ClausIf you’re a member of the sports media

George Mitchell will look very much like this jolly man dressed in red.  You’re going to get a present.  Something wonderful.

Something you asked for in your letters every December …

Headlines and readers.

The GrinchBut if you’re a MLB player

This day could be a very grim one indeed.  Not one you want to remember.

George Mitchell probably looks like the Grinch who’s going to steal something from you …

Quite possibly your legacy. 

And probably your ability to charge three figures for an autograph at memorabilia shows.

You’ll shoot your eye out, kidIf you’re a baseball fan

This could very well be a punch in the gut that you can’t even fathom.  Especially if your favorite player is on there. 

I might avoid the Mitchell Report today - George Mitchell might tell me that the Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot range model BB rifle with a compass in the stock will shoot my eye out.

And if you’re Bud Selig, later today you’re probably going to look like this:

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