A late day rundown of the baseball blogosphere ...

Make sure to read this highly entertaining look at Joe McEwing's candidacy for Hall of Fame, Class of 2012. Because if you can make a case for the great Joe McEwing, you can make a case for anyone. [R.D.A.A.M.]

• A week after losing Nolan Ryan back to the Rangers, the 'Stros sign Craig Biggio as a special adviser. A former star taking a paycheck for undefined responsibilities with his old team? Not exactly the shocker of the year, is it? [The Crawfish Boxes]

• Here's a short video of the Red Sox equipment truck arriving in Florida. You know, if you're into that sort of thing. [ABC-Boston]

• Should Barry Zito get the Opening Day start for the Giants, no questions asked? Or does Matt Cain deserve a chance to supplant the Mr. $126 Million? [McCovey Chronicles]

• He hasn't even worn a Baltimore uniform yet, but the question has already been floated: Where should Adam Jones hit in the O's lineup? [Roch Around The Clock]

• Finally, as Valentine's Day draws near, it's time for a sappy story: Life and love at Dodger Stadium [True Blue L.A.]

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