I agree with you, Clack, but I don't think that's quite that serious an injury. It can be fixed surgically very easily.

How much do you think Burke is learning by watching Bidge? I remember Burke at the Smith Award Dinner (where he was a finalist, losing to Mark Prior) back in 2001. My wife and I both remarked about the amazing physical resemblance to Bidge, just not in the face. They carry themselves with the same leadership swagger, and they're about the same size.

Burke is definitely Biggio's successor.