Padres Trade For David Wells Pays Unusual Dividend.

David Wells was scratched from the Padres lineup for tonight's game against the Cardinals due to an outbreak of gout. (Here.) What century are we living in again? This is the first risk factor listed on the Mayo Clinic's website:

"Lifestyle factors. Excess consumption of alcohol is a common lifestyle factor that increases the risk of gout. Excess alcohol generally means more than two drinks a day for men and more than one for women. Gaining 30 pounds or more than your ideal weight during adulthood also increases your risk." (Here.)

Enough said.

-tdr

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