MLB: Last minute gift ideas for MLB teams and general managers

Here is a list of some last minute gifts that would be appreciated by these Major League teams. We’ll start with the National League.

Arizona Diamondbacks: They just need money, to be used to bring in a free agent.

Atlanta Braves: An outfielder or third baseman, plus a wish of good health in the New Year.

Chicago Cubs: A new deal for Sammy Sosa to retain any respect for this team.

Cincinnati Reds: A leadoff batter.

Colorado Rockies: An experienced / low cost player.

Florida Marlins: What don’t they need?

Milwaukee Brewers: Even with the addition of Jeffery Hammonds, anything you get them would be appreciated.

Montreal Expos: Fan support. But I don’t think you can fit all those fans down a chimney. Actually you probably could fit all the Expos fans down a chimney.

New York Mets: a BBBIIIGGG box with David Wells in it.

Philadelphia Phillies: A closer to emerge from between Jose Mesa and Ricky Bottalico.

St. Louis Cardinals: A right-handed hitting outfielder who won’t significantly hurt the Cards salary wise.

San Diego Padres: Here is a team that could really use some gifts this Holiday season. But they could really use a trade that will take bust Reuben Rivera off their hands, while at the same time providing a power hitter.

San Francisco Giants: They will be patient and wait for their gift. Maybe Santa can put an IOU to be used later for a free agent or two, as they become available when arbitration eligible players aren’t offered contracts.

Now here’s a list of American League teams who have been naughty and nice. Better check twice to see what they should get. And if you’re David Wells just hope you become a Met.

Anaheim Angels: A starting pitcher and a scale for Mo Vaughn.

Baltimore Orioles: A legitimate #1 starter to replace Mike Mussina.

Boston Red Sox: Another top notch starting pitcher and a contract extension for Cy Young award winner and strikeout king Pedro Martinez.

Cleveland Indians: Any player who can drive in even a fraction of the RBI’s that Manny Ramirez provided.

Detroit Tigers: A veteran player who can bring experience to this young team and a one way ticket for Juan Gonzales to get out of Detroit if he wants out so bad.

Kansas City Royals: A starting pitcher and hopefully some quality players if they end up trading Johnny Damon.

Minnesota Twins: Like it makes a difference what you get them.

New York Yankees: What do you get for the spoiled kid-Uhem- I mean team that already has everything. Well, maybe a new long-term deal for shortstop Derek Jeter and closer Mariano Rivera.

Oakland A’s: Money. $$$$! Preferably in large amounts, so they can sign their young stars like Jason Giambi and build for the future.

Seattle Mariners: A mirror in which to look at themselves to find their identity, after losing two mega-stars in two seasons.

Tampa Bay Devil Rays: Do you or they really care who’s on the field for them in 2001? Get them some asprin as they are sure to have a lot of headaches next year.

Texas Rangers: A starting closing pitcher, maybe David Cone.

Toronto Blue Jays: Santa should bring the Jays a bona fide number-one pitcher if the Mets get what they want for Christmas (David Wells). If they do trade Wells, they will be in dire need of an ace pitcher if they are to have any hope of making the playoffs.

I’d like to take this time to wish the readers of E-sports.com a wonderful holiday and a Happy New Year. Jason Marcucilli.