"Over the years the meaning of Memorial Day has faded more and more from the public consciousness. From a solemn day of mourning, of remembrance, and of honor to our departed loved ones, it has degenerated into a weekend of Bar B Q's and beaches where only token nods toward our honored dead is given, if at all. Too many people don't even know what the day stands for."
Teemu declined a player option for next season.
Perhaps the California lifestyle was not as good as he thought.
Too bad he didn't think about this before he refused to waive his no-trade clause.
To think he could be playing for NJ in the playoffs right now.
Serves him right.