Yahoo! Sports reports that Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood is not expected to throw off the mound for a few days after he slipped this week getting out of a hot tub at home.

Wood must have stolen from a mummy's tomb or something with the horrible luck he's had over the years.

In an article for the NY Times, Ben Shpigel finds out why Scott Schoeneweis requested his number be changed from #36 to #60 upon arrival in Port St. Lucie.

Shpigel writes:

Shpigel also points out that Scott (easier to type out than his last name) grew up in South Jersey as a Phillies fan.

Hey, nobody's perfect.

According to Yahoo! Sports, George Steinbrenner's son-in-law and designated successor to run the Yankees, Steve Swindal, was arrested early Thursday for suspicion of driving under the influence in Tampa.

Here is a copy of the police report.

Seems like only bad things happen in Tampa, just ask Doc and Darryl.

According to Janie McCauley at the Associated Press, Barry Bonds finally signed a $15.8 million, one-year contract with the SF Giants Thursday, and the slugger is scheduled to report to spring training Monday.

I can't believe he's still getting that kind of money.

And yes, some extraneous MLB stuff will make it onto Mets Heads from time to time.

I thought Craig would like this post.  John Walsh of The Hardball Times discusses the best outfield arms of 2006.

Walsh says RF Shawn Green had "the worst performance in right field, in any field actually."

Walsh outlines Green's defensive stats last year in the following way:

Shawn Green - RF 
 Situatation  |   Opps  |    H    K  |   Hexp   Kexp 
        S-1B  |     57  |   22    0  |   32.6    0.7 
        S-2B  |     35  |   11    0  |   14.0    2.0 
        D-1B  |     21  |   11    0  |   13.1    0.9 
       OF-3B  |     12  |    1    1  |    2.8    0.5 
       OF-2B  |     15  |    8    0  |    8.5    0.3 
     Overall  |    140  |   53    1  |   71.0    4.3 

Notation:

Single with runner on first base (second base unoccupied)
Single with runner on second base
Double with runner on first base
Fly out with runner on third base, fewer than two outs
Fly out with runner on second base, fewer than two outs (third base unoccupied)

Opps - number of opportunities
H - Hold: runner did not take extra base.
K - Kill: runner (or batter) thrown out on bases.
Hexp - Expected Holds based on league average play.
Kexp - Expected Kills based on league average play.

Walsh goes on to say:


Also on his list, and naturally scoring higher, were CF Carlos Beltran, and former Mets Xavier Nady, and Mike Cameron. Newly acquired LF Moises Alou was not mentioned.

I'm not a big stats head, but I just wanted to provide some motivation for Greeny.

As if he doesn't need enough already with Endy Chavez and prospects like Lastings Milledge which is a much more likely mid-season replacement already nipping at his heels.

In an article for the Post, Mark Hale speaks with Aaron Heilman about being on the Mets and his desire to be a starter.

In regards to his relationship with the front office, Heilman said:


Heilman on inquiring about a trade over the winter said:


Heilman on being a starter:

This story will continue to come up.

I can't help but feel bad for Heilman, and feel that if he could find a prominent starting role for a contender he would explore that option to the fullest. However, how happy would he be if he left and the Mets won a championship?  The grass is always greener Aaron...

I give him a little bit of credit once again for remaining professional and not completely whining about his role with the team, which mind you is still a very important role for the Mets.