Which One Is The GM?

Take a long, hard look at this one, because I couldn't figure it out at first.

The man on your left is 40. The man on your right is 48. Both are of Dominican, or of some sort of Latin, descent.

The major difference though, between the two? One is 8.5 million dollars richer. Give up? Its the guy on the right. Wait, no, the left. Or is it the right? I'm not sure, to be quite honest. But, at this point, getting older seems to be the only logical step for the New York Mets.

A forty year old OF comes to town and suddenly the ship has sailed on what once was the hottest prospect no only in their system but possibly in all of baseball. How much do they think they can get for Lastings Milledge now anyway? He's already proved he's not ready. If they were seriously considering dealing him at any point, last June was the time to do it. That ship, unfortunately, has in fact sailed already.

Moises Alou, not to take anything away from the man, is simply old. Admittedly, Cliff Floyd is no spry chicken, but when your facing a loaded gun, what's the difference?

Some other news and notes, things I've noticed since I'm not in the country:

• Reports out of Yankee camp say that Scott Proctor could join the rotation next year...Whoopee, another 4 to 5 inning starter. Now that Jaret Wright is finally gone, the Bombers haven't waited long to replace his ineffective and quick exiting presence with someone from with in. Best of luck Scotty
• Marquis Daniels has replaced Stephen Jackson as the Pacers starting SG. Erick Dampier has replaced DeSagna Diop as the starting C for the Mavs. This makes them the first Marquis and Erick SG/C tandem on separate teams in history.
• A guy named Adrian has a column for Yahoo! Sports. That's it.
• Dajuan Wagner has been released by the Golden State Warriors, most likely ending his chances of playing professional ball ever again. He and Kenyon Martin, apparently, are in contract negotiations to work side by side with Brad Nessler doing NBDL games next season. Again, we here at Putting It In Reverse wish the beleaguered stars best of luck.
• The Rutgers football program, after an improbable, come-from-behind victory at home against Louisville, couldn't muster up enough fire power to beat Dustin Grutza and the Cinncy Bearcats. Don't even talk about trap games, they play the Orange next. I have no explanation for this, nor would I care to entertain the thought of what might happen to a man such as Kian Barry if the Scarlet Knights lose out. It could happen, by the way. While I won't predict a loss to SU, a loss to WVU is more than possible.
• Alfonso Soriano, the man without a position and without a good attitude, recieved a Tory Holt-esque contract of 8 catches for 136 yards. I mean, 8 years for 136 million. Absurd isn't it? Not that he's not a great player. But that amount of money, it's something to just sit back and look at it. And then, wonder how it'll contribute to the Cubbies not winning for the 98th year in a row.
• Drew Brees, NO Saints QB, threw for over 500 yards in this week's game against Cinncinnati. The Saints lost. Explain that one. What did he need to do, throw for 800 yards?
• The string of injuries this past week was so long, it almost became comical. Leading WR, Marques Colston, ankle injury. Donovan McNabb and Lamont Jordan, torn knee ligaments. Brett Favre, and his backup, Aaron Rodgers. Joey Goodspeed, turf toe. Donovan Darius, broken ankle. Bo Schembeckler, unfortunately for him, death. And the list goes on...Sad state of affairs, really was.
• Charles Robinson, a man who actually gets paid for Yahoo! Sports to write about made up football news and things of the sort, actually wrote an article recently claiming that the Chargers were the best team in the league. First of all, though I hasn't watched more than 10 minutes of NFL football all season, that can't be accurate. Second of all, and as much as it pains me to say this, the Bears have to be the league's best at this point. Best defense by far, and the offense has been good. Can't argue with that, or can you Mr. Robinson?
• How long do you give it til everyone stops sucking the proverbial penis that is the Utah Jazz? I say, at most two weeks. Reason? They won't be winning 9 out of every 10 games by then. Are they a good team? Certainly, and they have improved. But, let's be real here. Paul Millsap can't be a serviceable replacement for AK-47 for ever. And Deron Williams' dime per game numbers have to come down. Hell, they can't realistically go any higher.
• News out of Indiana suggests Jermaine O'Neal isn't happy on the Pacers. Surprise, surprise. My problem with the whole thing is, who gives a damn? So he wants to play for a winner. Name me a player that doesn't, excluding any Blazer that's been in the league for more than 2 years. Just because the Pacers aren't any good shouldn't liberate Jermaine O'Neal. If that was the case, Paul Pierce, Allen Iverson, Kevin Garnett, and a whole host of others would've already been moved. My advice, give it a rest and try playing for a full season before you want to open your mouth again. Sorry for that, but I hate when millionaires complain for no real reason.
• Finally, the NL Central race has been decided. Mike Stanton and Alex Gonzalez have been added to the Reds. Relax folks, its over. Here's a direct quote, honest to God..."Stay tuned," said general manager Wayne Krivsky. The Reds GM is referring to the transaction wire, hinting that more moves are to come. He's already acquired 40 players since coming on board last spring training. I can't wait to see who he adds next. Maybe he could trade for Marlon Byrd. I think Reggie Abercrombie might even be available. Have at it Wayne, and as always, best of luck pal.