How in the world did the Cowboys get 26 year old safety Ken Hamlin to sign a 1 year and just $2.5 million? Yes, Hamlin did suffer a severe, career threatening and even life threatening injury 2 years ago as an innocent bystander when a fight broke out. He missed 10 games and many thought he’d never play again. But Hamlin returned to be a solid player last year. Remember this is a player who, before he was injured, was a key starting part of a defense that helped take Seattle to the Super Bowl.

If you’d have asked me if I had a choice and could only sign one, who I would have rather seen the Cowboys get—Leonard Davis or Ken Hamlin—I’d have chosen Hamlin. When you factor in Davis getting $46.5 million more, Hamlin looks like a real steal.

…Lots of speculation that Kentucky will come after Aggies Coach Gillespie to be their next Head Coach. What about Rick Barnes at Texas? Kentucky with its tradition has the right to go after anybody, why not steal Texas’ coach? Regardless of who gets the Kentucky job, with the Wildcats on the prowl it probably means raises for all sorts of big named coaches around the country.

…I’m starting to wonder about the off-season trade in which Texas acquired terrific, young right-hander Brandon McCarthy for top-level prospect John Danks and another solid prospect. What’s causing me to wonder about this deal is why Chicago would agree to the trade? McCarthy was a far more known commodity and a lock to be a part of their rotation this year. Instead, this prime contender for the AL Pennant chooses to deal away the more known commodity for 2 pitchers they weren’t certain would be ready to pitch critical innings in this ’07 season. There’s no matter of money or contract involved here. There’s virtually no age difference. Yes, Danks is left handed but the White Sox already had a left handed ace in Mark Buerhle. So, why did the White Sox make the deal? Whispers are that their scouts felt Danks was a better, more mature prospect. And that Masset would then become one more solid arm as a bonus in this deal. Those scouts suggest Texas made the deal because they needed a pitcher in their rotation right now. And they weren’t sure Danks would be ready this season. This’ll be one of the most interesting trades to follow over the next few years.

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