SI.com - In a bold move, the Chicago Cubs have signed 50-year old utility man Clancy King to a one year contract. He is due to report to Cincinnati this week to join the team for their 3-game series with the Reds. According to Team President Theo Epstein, King has potential with the team. "If the Nationals can call up a 19-year old phenom, why can't we sign someone thirty years older? Have you seen Soriano try to play the outfield? Have you seen third baseman Ian Stewart's batting average? Have you seen closer Carlos Marmol try to throw strikes? If he gets one in his wheel house he can do some damage." Epstein added, "We liked what we saw. He showed up with cookies and beer."
Supposedly, King possessed an average arm and above average speed in his younger days. The question is, what's still left in the tank? Manager Dale Sveum commented, "We took a look at him in spring training. He found his seat, the restrooms and food without assistance. He wore sun screeen which is important for someone on chemotherapy. I understand he is close to being off the chemo and with the two stem cell transplants he may be the next Steve Austin." The Austin reference is to the star of the 1970's television series The Six Million Dollar Man.
One thing all Cubfans are hoping is the team didn't put six million into this experiment. Jamie Moyer may be winning games for Colorado at 49, but at least he's only been out of baseball for a short time.
Payne Enthias is a regular contributor to this site.
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