Yesterday, Michael Ausiello of Entertainment Weekly broke the news of T.R. Knight's impending departure from Grey's Anatomy. Today, he's got more information on that huge piece of news, additional Grey's Anatomy spoilers, rumors and bad baseball metaphors ...

Q: Okay, what's the real story behind T.R. Knight's probable exit?

A: Another Grey's Anatomy mole just checked in, so let's ask him... "He's an actor. He wants to act. It's that simple." In other words, the 16 minutes of screen time George O'Malley has had this season? Not cutting it.

Q: I'm devastated about T.R. Knight's Grey's Anatomy departure. Is there any chance that he'll change his mind?

A: Not unless ABC forces him to, but that's unlikely. My guess is an exit agreement will be brokered before the holidays and Knight will make his final appearance around mid-season.

Q: I know you can't tell us who the "fired actor" blind item is about, but can you tell us who it's not about? Please tell me it's not McDreamy himself, Patrick Dempsey.

A: It's not Patrick Dempsey. And that was your Last. Clue. Ever. At least until said actor-actress officially gets the hook, at which point all will be revealed.

Q: You said Mark and Lexie wouldn't reach first base on Grey's Anatomy until early '09. I'm pretty sure we were still in '08 last Thursday when the two of them hit a home run. What gives?

A: Sorry, I got my dates mixed up. And I suck at baseball. I thought getting to first base was a home run.

Q: I love Lexie and Mark together! Please tell the Grey's Anatomy writers are going somewhere with this story.

A: The Grey's Anatomy writers are going somewhere with this story. Where exactly? Let me try this again... They'll score multiple touchdowns and at least two slam-dunks during the second half of the season.

Q: So happy about Eric Stoltz on Grey's Anatomy! Anything else on his storyline?

A: Contrary to speculation, his serial killer character is not going to murder George during a Seattle Grace hostage crisis. Rather, he's there to receive medical attention after he suffers a major beat down in prison. His three-episode arc takes a surprising turn around episode 2.

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