With 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.
If 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.
But 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.
If 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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