The designation part 2

Seems we have many sequels in Tigress land lately.  Today's sequel involves everyone's least favorite tuber, Papa Potato.  If you remember, the Tigers releases Potato (and Suckburn and Delmon) after their loss in the World Series last year.  Somehow, he made his way back onto the payload, not only in the minors, but he was brought up to the majors.  After several debacles involving giving up runs in the ninth inning, the Tigers have decided to designate Potato for assignment, hoping he will sign with the Mud Hens.

First, let's not get too excited.  Potato is not gone, just hiding above your fridge in the cupboard you can't reach without a stool, slowly rotting and waiting to release his smell when the Tigers are really in the playoff hunt.  Dave Dom already said they wouldn't keep him in Toledo for an extended period of time.  Get the hint, Dom.  Tell him to hit the road.

Second, no one is going to sign or trade for Potato.  He spent the first month of the season unsigned...for a reason.  Teams are not going to suddenly value his decreased capacity to handle save situations since the last time he was available to sign.  Sorry, we are stuck with him.

I'm sure we haven't heard the last of Potato.  Also, in case you don't know, we are talking about Jose Valverde (shells and cheese).  The only way to make him more bearable is to give him a funny name, grin, and bear it.