Ivan Rodriguez Catches No. 2227

BASEBALL IS POETRY. How fitting it was that Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez would set the all-time games record for a catcher by facing the Texas Rangers, the team where it all began for him. Pudge caught his 2227th game, surpassing the other "Pudge", Carlton Fisk to become the most durable catcher of all-time.

Miguel Tejada's Wrist Slap

MIGUEL TEJADA BECAME THE FIRST high-profile ballplayer to be convicted for lying to Congress about performance-enhancing drugs. The penalty handed down by the judge was a $5,000 fine and 100 hours of community service, in other words just a small slap on the wrist. For the average citizen, that would be the equivalent of a $100 fine plus community service. So this is what Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven Durham meant when he essentially said there will be accountability for lying to Congress. The average joe out there might not have received such leniency.

Astros Rendezvous with I-Rod

TRUE, PUDGE ISN"T GETTING ANY YOUNGER, but it's still somewhat surprising to see a guy with his resume get signed so late into Spring Training. I know, a 37-year old catcher is way beyond his prime unless you're Benito Santiago on steroids. I-Rod told the press that he worked out hard this offseason and that whoever signs him is going to hit the jackpot. A $1.5 million 1-year deal is definitely a bargain for the Astros, and we'll find out soon enough if they get the production they're looking for.