One of my favorite things to read is the end of the year capsules on Major League Baseball. Knowing that I have neither the contacts nor the resources to write a quality season in review, I figured the best thing I could manage would be to write the first one. So here is the most comprehensive breakdown of the 2004 season you will read, until someone in the know, takes the time to do it properly.

Nothing to me says it's baseball season more than seeing Chris Berman enlighten us about the intricacies of the game, on Baseball Tonight. Only Berman's sartorial splendor can match his knowledge of the sport. (Please note Sarcasm Terror Alert is on Red.)

Okay, there has been a lot of speculation on the story behind Johnny Damon sporting a disguise most people in the witness protection would never wear. The real story is he's growing his hair and beard as long as possible, to rub it in to former teammate, Jason Giambi. (Isn't it about time the Yankee's calm down the military code on personal hygiene?)
Speaking of the Yankees and Damon, don't be surprised that when Jose Contreas sees Damon's beard, he doesn't run away, afraid that Damon is really Fidel Castro trying to take Jose back to Cuba.

(Check out tomorrow for Part 2 of a 3 part series.)