Alert BatLings have found that our Dougie is part of a four-team deal that's sending Nomar to the Cubs. It looks like we're getting a prospect, specifically pitcher Justin Jones whom the Cubs drafted in the second round in 2002.

Right now, according to AP, the trade looks like this:
Cubs: Nomar from Sox plus minor league OF
Sox: Orlanda Cabrera from Expos, Dougie Defence
Expos: Alex Gonzalez, Francis Beltran, Brendan Harris from Cubs
Twins: Justin Jones

It would be nice if the Red Sox weren't actually in Minnesota and Dougie didn't have to go to a visting clubhouse tonight, but at least he and Ortiz get to be together.

We'll miss you, Sticky. Batgirl will be wearing her black armband in mourning.

As for Jones, BatLing Roy G Bivins has found this article about him from Bill Mitchell's Minor League Ramblings. He compares Jones to Jamie Moyer.

The Twins have called up Jesse Crain.

In related news, beloved but short-lived soap AS THE LINEUP TURNS has been cancelled.

Farewell, farewell.