Rangers Sign Sidney Ponson, Kyle Lohse Pondering Suicide

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Posted Mar 9th 2008 3:45PM by Tom Fornelli
Filed under: Dallas, Rangers, AL West, MLB Transactions

Wherever Kyle Lohse is right now, I'm willing to bet he just broke something. While Kyle sits at home, alone in the dark, waiting for the phone to ring, Sidney Ponson went and got himself a job. That's right, the same Sidney Ponson who has assaulted an Aruban judge, gotten busted for a DUI, and has been dumped by the Orioles, Cardinals, and Twins the last three seasons has signed a minor league deal with the Rangers.

The Rangers signed Sidney Ponson to a minor league deal. He will be in major league camp on Monday. GM Jon Daniels said Ponson is in good shape and should be ready to pitch in games fairly soon.

This move makes sense for both sides. The Rangers are always in need of more starting pitching, and looking at the pitchers the Rangers have right now, it means Ponson has a legitimate shot of making the roster when they break camp. Even if he doesn't make the roster right away, he'll be a good option for the Rangers should one of their starters go down with an injury, and I have Kevin Millwood on the disabled list by May.

As for Kyle Lohse, there's news that the Orioles are interested, but given my choice of pitching for the Orioles or killing myself, I'm not sure which option I'd choose. I just think that for the safety of all involved, we should keep any sharp objects out of Kyle's reach.

Previously at FanHouse:
Sidney Ponson's Workout Actually Goes Well
We Have a Sidney Ponson Sighting
Kyle Lohse Still Can't Find a Hug
Why Doesn't Anybody Love Me?

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