Today's Sports Failure: LaTroy Hawkins

Ahh....

There's just something comfortable about the familiar. It's akin to having an old buddy back in town...or having a slice of Rhubarb pie after years without the delight. Well, today would be a good reminder to our readers (both of them!) that yes...LaTroy Hawkins is still in Major League Baseball. And, yes, he's still serving up fail like Ralphs Grocery Store serves up horrific store layouts.

Too local a reference? Not when we're taking about his performance in Los Angeles last night. With a comfortable lead going into the ninth, Jonathan Broxton gave up two runs to the Brewers to tie the game. I would have begun to prepare this nomination in his name had the Brewers not pulled this rabbit out of their hat. And oh, what a delight!

With a tie game in the bottom of the ninth, LaTroy did what he does best: load the bases. Who was up next? A man with more than a flair for the dramatic: Andre Ethier. Mr. Walk-Off Homer did it again...a salami off LaTroy for the win. The above photo shows one man confident, and one man realistic. I'll let you choose who is who. The answer is "yes."

LaTroy's line:
IP: 0.1
H: 3
R: 4
ER: 4
BB: 1
HR: 1
Current ERA: 9.26

I wonder if his personal site says anything about his current performance. Oh. Mirroring his play, naturally.

Cut by the worst bullpen in the majors

Hawkins designated for assignment: To make room on their roster, the Yankees optioned outfielder Brett Gardner to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and designated reliever LaTroy Hawkins for assignment Saturday.
(Updated 07/26/2008).

Well, that should just about close the book on Easy Gas.

Bonus Point?

This is really straddling the line...

LaTroy Hawkins has been suspended three games for throwing an inside, head-high pitch to Baltimore Orioles left fielder Luke Scott

I know he's mad because of the way that his life turned out, but that's no reason to throw at heads!

Yea or nay?