Rainout

The Mets and Phillies were rained out today, so that gives them another day to decide what to do with Oliver Perez. The decision is easy. Send him to the minors. See Bobby Jones 2000. See Steve Trachsel 2001. You even don't have to go back that far to look at the defending champs (ugh)- see Brett Myers last season. Give Ken Takahashi a start in his place next turn in the rotation. If that does not work out, you might have some options in the minors, whether it's Nelson Figueroa or Jon Niese, the latter off to a slow start and might not be so deserving, but he has options.

In Ranger news, there is word Markus Naslund will retire. A classy move, considering he was guaranteed $3 million for next season. It's good for the Rangers. They need all the cap space they can get to resign some key RFAs.

A rainout gives us the Ducks and Red Wings, with the Ducks winning in triple overtime. Nice to see some overtime playoff hockey. Apologies to those who wanted to watch Equestrian on NBC. It has been rescheduled for May 16 before the Preakness. Can't wait. Not.