• Bartolo Colon, eh? Theo signed the 2005 Cy Young Award winner to a minor league contract. Unfortunately, Colon has suffered from arm problems the last two seasons and has only won seven games in 28 starts in 2006 and 2007. That said, this is a no-risk, high potential reward signing. If Colon can remotely approach his old performance, he could be a big help to the rotation, especially if Schilling can't make it back. If he can't pitch effectively, the contract isn't guaranteed and the Sox lose nothing.
  
• I picked up an interesting book last weekend, 1,000 Places to See in the U.S.A. and Canada Before You Die. The title is pretty self-explanatory, and I'm discovering plenty of interesting places. I can definitely see incorporating the book into my vacation planning in future years.