Rene Rivera callup is indeed interesting

Bob Melvin had hinted there would be a "surprise" call-up this month. I know I was surpised to see the name Rene Rivera. Pleasantly surprised.

I like this move for a couple of reasons. One, it really shows the team is interested this season in seeing exactly what they have in the minors. If the M's had been winning this year, there isn't a chance in hell Rivera sees time in September, plain and simple. However, with the M's about to go into one of the most important off-seasons in recent memory, it's good to see Bavasi interested in knowing what he has to work with. Is he possibly showcasing Rivera for a team in need of pitching during the winter break? Is he trying the find out if there is a future for Rivera here in Seattle?

Yes and yes! He is doing both, and it's a good sign for M's fans.

The second reason to like it is the possibility, however remote, that Dan Wilson re-signing is not an absolute certainty. As much as I like Dan, the M's at some point have to realize they need to get some productivity from the catcher position. Let's see what this kid can do- I've heard good things about him, and in fact earlier in the season complained they should have brought Rivera up, not Pat Borders. I felt like we sort of wasted the at-bats on Borders, although of course I understood the M's thinking.

So anyway, interesting call-up for sure.

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On a completely different note, the Yankees trying to have the Devil Rays forfeit the game today because they couldn't make it due to the HURRICANE is completely bush league.

C'mon Yanks fans, let's settle this on the field. I know you are scared to death of a division race with Boston, but calling for a forfeit while people are losing their lives in Florida is crazy.

Let's reschedule the game, okay?

I mean, it's the fricken Devil Rays!