A Sandbox Regret
Can we learn anything from the mysterious ways of the universe?
Probably not.
But here are some anagrams of the names of a few of baseball’s top prospects that may be able to give us some insight into their future success or failure:
James Paxton, P, Mariners: Met, Sox, Japan
Randall Delgado, P, Braves: A Gnarled Old Lad
Julio Teheran, P, Braves: Injure To Heal
Devin Mesoraco, C, Reds: Manic Overdose
Jedd Gyorko, 3B, Padres: Joky Dodger
Yasmani Grandal, C, Padres: A Damning Salary
Jake Odorizzi, P, Royals: Rookie I’d Jazz
Xander Bogaerts, SS, Red Sox: A Sandbox Regret
(Thanks, Internet Anagram Server)
Jeremy Blachman is the author of Anonymous Lawyer, a satirical novel that should make people who didn't go to law school feel good about their life choices. Read more at McSweeney's or elsewhere. He likes e-mail.
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