George Mitchell Rings for Last Call

As the tides have slowly turned on George Mitchell's steroids investigation -- which has gone from seemingly worthless to potentially revelatory in the matter of six months -- so has the anticipation for Mitchell's findings grown. Who could it be? Matt Williams? Paul Byrd? Things have gotten so unwieldy, you might be on Mitchell's list. And wouldn't that be fun!

But now, the fun might be coming to an end ... or just beginning. In either case, Mitchell seems finished with collecting info:

George Mitchell set a Saturday deadline for evidence in his steroids probe as the sentencing of a former Mets clubhouse attendant and admitted steroids peddler was delayed until Dec. 14 so he can continue to assist federal prosecutors and baseball officials with their investigations.

Mitchell set the deadline to conduct interviews and receive documents and other information for his investigation, CBS News reported on its Web site Wednesday.

While I can't exactly parse what Mitchell's deadline for evidence collection has to do with steroid dealer Kirk Radomski having his hearing moved back -- one would think that would cause Mitchell to move the deadline back, not solidify it -- the end result is all the same. The Mitchell File is close to being filled, and thus revealed; here's hoping more names come spilling forth sooner rather than later.