The legend of Mike Leake continues to grow this week as his lawyer announced that his recent theft from a local Reds hangout (re: Macy's), was a simple misunderstanding of the basic rules of commerce.

Apparently Mikey thought you could just stroll into the boys department and swap out your discount t-shirts at will. Sadly, this almost makes sense coming from a guy that reportedly did not know the name of the ball park where he plays 81 games a year. We know there's a big gap between an exchange and stealing, so lets pretend Mike truly had no idea about this and provide him with some strong examples that show difference:

Example A: On my recent trip to Las Vegas I traded my dignity for a evening with a lady of the night named Kauai. You see, I gave up something in EXCHANGE for this brand new venereal disease.

Example B: When I was fourteen, my babysitter Bonnie did not exchange anything for my innocence. She simply STOLE it in the basement coat room next to the litter box.

Example C:...