Rangers signed Sidney Ponson today to a minor league contract with an invite to spring training (Story) This on the same day that it was announced that Brandon McCarthy will start the season on the DL, being out 6-8 weeks or so. Coincidence? Probably not.
I can’t imagine there are any Rangers fans who are excited about the Ponson move. Will you feel good if he takes the mound in Arlington? I’d say probably not. There’s some minor rumblings that he’s gotten it together, and if so that’d be great for us. However, can you honestly say that you’re truly excited about this signing? I can’t imagine anyone thinking that. Even Jon Daniels would probably think “I hope this works” if he gets to Arlington. This really reminds me of the
I bet Josh Lewin will probably make a bunch out of the Aruba thing with him, I’d bet.
Perhaps Ponson is getting to Arlington early as the other team there awais the arrivals of Vick and Jones. :-)