I'm about to head off for the Nationals/Orioles game, which is the last planned event in this crazy Washington D.C. weekend. I'll be back in regular posting tomorrow. You'll see.

Go Reds!

Thanks to the intrepid reporting of my Crack Catching What I Let Slip By Staff, HMZ, you already know that Dave Williams was designated for assignment today to make room for the newly reactivated Eric Milton:

I don't know why it seems that something always happens with the Reds as soon as RHM slips away, but…while she's going through airport security, I guess it falls to me to interrupt this thread so that I can inform everyone that the Reds have activated Eric Milton from the DL, as expected.

However - and here's the kicker - instead of sending Elizardo Ramirez back to Louisville as expected, the Reds DFA'ed Dave Williams.

Marc also has a few words:

You already know by now that Dave Williams was designated for assignment today. Every list I've seen this year said he had an option remaining, so perhaps the Reds just want to get rid of him. If so, I give them credit for deciding he's just not a guy that can help them and moving on, rather than wasting time sending him to Louisville.

Full props to Daedalus, who totally called it.

Can't say as I'm surprised, though; this management seems to have very little patience with the most recent transactions of the previous regime. Mysterious that the Reds didn't use his option, so I guess we'll just have to see what happens next. And cross our fingers that Milton is an upgrade.

ESPN will never talk about anything else again.

Heaven help us.

In just six and a half hours I have to be out the door to the airport to make my flight to Washington D.C. My baby brother, of whom I am very proud, is graduating from George Washington University this weekend. Congratulations, Peter!

So, though I'm now officially two game wraps behind--and both wins at that--they're just going to have to wait another day. Next time you hear from me, I'll be writing from our nation's capital. I'll be checking out the Nationals/Orioles game on Sunday, so look for some mediocre RFK photos here early next week.

As for Tiny Casey, you'll be glad to know that a fella by the name of Jeff located him. Unfortunately, he did not correctly identify his kidnapper, and besides, declined the fantastic prize package. So it's not too late for you to be the big winner.

Wish me luck at the airport. Go Reds!

How awesome is this?

According to a story on mlb.com:

The Cubs have signed second baseman Tony Womack to a Minor League contract. Womack was designated for assignment by the Reds on April 25. In nine games with Cincinnati, he batted .222. In a 13-year career, Womack has played for the Pirates, Diamondbacks, Rockies, Cubs, Cardinals and Yankees. He has a career .273 average with 35 homers, 366 RBIs and 362 stolen bases. “He can play the outfield, he can pinch-hit, he can pinch-run,” Baker said. “When we had him [in 2003], he was injured. We didn't see the real Tony Womack. His arm was bad, and he's apologized for that many times.” Womack hit .235 in 21 games for the Cubs.

So many derisive things to say come to mind that I can't decide among them. I'll list them all in bullet formation, and you can choose your favorite:

• I guess the Cubs know a good thing when they see the Reds drop it.
• Tony apologized many times for having a bad arm. How many times did he apologize for having a bad everything else?
• Whew! For a minute there I thought Chicago might still try to bounce back.
• Cubs fans must be super-psyched. Finally that gaping hole at “light-hitting infielder” will be filled.
• Perhaps we'd like to give them the opportunity to sign Rick White.
• Ha ha. Cubs suck.