Rick Burleson: Greatest Reclamation Project Ever

When I heard the Sox had declined Alex Gonzalez’ option for 2010, I’ll admit to being a little surprised. I figgered we’d do what we needed to do to keep the guy around another year, then let him slowly fade into the sunlight next autumn, like David Banner at the end of every episode of The Incredible Hulk. I was impressed with his 2009 glove work, though it may have just been the fact that he wasn’t Julio Lugo or Jed Lowrie. And for a guy who’s known to be “all glove, no offense love,” A-Gon always seemed to nail a hit when we needed one.Of course, there’s still a chance that we can work something out with Gonzo at a little less than $6 million a year. Or maybe the front office is working on some ultra-secret long-term shortstop solution that none of us can see coming. But if not, let me suggest another option: Rick Burleson. Think about it; The Rooster could prove Theo’s greatest reclamation project ever. Sure, the guy’s 58 years old and hasn’t played pro ball since Manny Ramirez ...