Grandpa Edmonds in the Heee-youse

What's the over/under on number of games before Big Z pounds Edmonds in the clubhouse?

What if this were the all-time coolest move by any GM? Let me explain. What if Jim Hendry said, "Yeah, I'll spend some peanuts to bring in my ace pitcher's arch rival just so that he can beat his ass one time in the clubhouse with no media or, for that matter, Cardinals present." What do you mean I'm placing way too much faith in Jim Hendry?

Back to reality: Jim calls this a "No-risk" move. Here is what you are risking:

1. Pissing off Alfonzo Soriano by sending his boy down to AAA when he didn't deserve it. I realize that no one is emotionally worried about Fonzi, but you better be. He plays better when he is having fun. Last 5 games: 11 for 23, 3 Al-Gonzo bombs and 8 RBI's. Him and Pie are boys.

2. The further development of Felix Pie. Will he really learn more at AAA or will he just see worse pitching and start that looping swing again to hit more jacks because that is what GM's and managers respond to?

3. Team chemistry. We have a team that looks like they all like each other. For instance, yesterday during Lilly's rough inning, he chased a slow grounder that ended up foul over towards first base. On his way back to the mound, we saw DLee slap him on the ass like, "Hey, let him hit this shit and we'll get you out of it." And that's exactly what happened. Just felt like a -we're in this together- type of ass slap I give my friends when we're in line at "La Bamba's" ordering burritos as big as our heads at 3am.

4. Zambrano's pitching hand. Here's to hoping he gives him the LEFT hook the first time Edmonds yanks his head for a bad K... during a Zambrano start in a tight game and the words start flying.

And we got all this for only $284,000? Hopefully guys like Marquis and DeRosa (who reportedly like Edmonds) can keep the peace. If not, clear the way. Z train's coming through! Choo-Choo!