A major league baseball season is often compared to a marathon - 162 games where the standings can change at any point and time. Being in first place in April is as impressive and relevant as getting an A on an open book test. In other words, it is nonimpressive and irrevelant towards the season…

In a world of egos and large salaries, it shouldn't be a big shock that professional sports is full of "MLJ's" (Major League Jerks). However, what transpired with Atlanta Braves closer Billy Wagner about a week ago really turns me the wrong way, as it should every baseball fan. Wagner was doing mop-up work in…