In what may qualify as the most bizarre story of baseball’s off season, MLB umpires are claiming that the league has sent investigators to find out if they’re in the Ku Klux Klan.  Given the fact that Bud Selig has trampled on many baseball traditions (Inter league play is an abomination), moved the Brewers into the National League, and allowed Tampa to have a franchise, it’s not beyond the realm of possibility that the man I believe may be the Prince of Darkness, could have done this. (You may need a nap after that sentence.)

In this article by the AP’s Arnold Blum,  World Umpire Association President John Hirschbeck claims that neighbors of umpires were asked if umps beat their wives, grew marijuana or belonged to the Klan.  And you thought White Sox fans were brutal.  Spring Training should be an interesting circus. (Starting in 14 days).  Add in the steroids scandal, Johan Santana, a game in China, and the ever present threat of Pete Rose inserting himself into the discussion, and this is going to be a great baseball season!

Carry on, Citizens!