There Goes the Christmas Play

Free agent and former Nats reliever Chris Schroder signed a major league deal with the Athletics. Terms weren't disclosed, but you better believe it includes a shiny new toy piano. Lucy was unavailable for comment.

Schroder was a pleasant surprise in 2007 and a mild disappointment in '08. His last arm in the bullpen-role seems likely to be occupied by Garrett Mock, Marco Estrada or even Jason Bergmann in 2009.