No Snow, just some pitcher and a deadline

I WAS hoping to post a picture of last night's spectacular snowstorm. Didn't happen. Actually looks like a fairly nice day, if cold. So what am I left with? A column due Tuesday I need to write today. And the Mariner's finally pick oup a pitcher that might be worth giving away the farm for (almost literally). Erik Bedard is his name. A lefty with good numbers last year. Let's hope the deal doesn't play out like many do: pitcher signs for a gazillion bucks and either doesn't try very hard or is always hurt. Now ya got any ideas for a column? I just woke up and ...