long cold winter

Say Good-bye to Godzilla

It appears, if ESPN.com can be trusted, that your World Series MVP is taking his leave. The Angels are close to signing Matsui to a one-year, $6.5 million deal to be Anaheim’s designated hitter. When you see Godzilla coming to town next year, try not to look to the skies, point aghast, and run away screaming. It’s been an active day in general for teams that aren’t the Yankees: John Lackey appears to be heading to Boston, and a big trade is sending Roy Halladay to Philadelphia and Cliff Lee to Seattle. Meanwhile, Johnny Damon waits by the phone.

Say Good-bye to Godzilla