Random Thoughts: Boom! NBC May Flex Muscle Against Bears
Random thoughts while wondering whatever happened to Darrin Erstad:
The Bears have fallen so far, so fast, that NBC may remove them from a Sunday night game. The Bears were supposed to be on November 18th against Seattle, but NBC can request another game if they feel that the one they have is insignificant. How far the mighty have fallen. Where NBC miscalculates is that Chicago is the number three market in the country and 60% of the TVs on at that time are watching the Bears. That's still a good leg up on Desperate Housewives and Cold Case. In fact, the Bears are so bad, Madden has threatened to leave them out of Madden 2009 saying that they couldn't beat Ohio State, Boston College and LSU right now.- The Pirates have declined Rob Makowiak's option for 2008. You know, he really is handy to have around and if he could be acquired for a bargain price, Kenny, why not? The Sox need a left handed bat off the bench since Darin Erstad was sent packing.
- Give Brewers GM Doug Melvin credit. At least he's not just sitting around waiting for the phone to ring.
- Here's what makes Bud Selig one of the worst commissioners in baseball history: Bud gives the Dodgers a free pass on minority hiring rules so they can sign Joe Torre. Publicly, Bud tells us that the Dodgers have done so much for minorities over the years, that he can make an allowance. Privately, Bud knows that hiring Joe Torre puts some buzz about baseball in the second largest media market in the country and a franchise that hasn't been to the world series since Tommy LaSorda was the manager. Bud figures Torre can energize the fans there like Lou Piniella did in Chicago which translates into TV ratings and revenue for baseball. Don't kid yourselves, campers: With Bud it's never about the good or integrity of the game, it's all about the Benjamins. This is the same commissioner that pressured the Astros into singing Cecil Cooper as their permanent manager.
- The man the Tigers had anointed as closer, Joel Zumaya will be out until at least mid-season next year with a shoulder injury sustained during the California wildfires. HOT PREDICTION: Watch Detroit take a flying run at Mariano Rivera.
- Seattle has had a long and proud NBA tradition. Too bad their new owner is an assclown and wants to end all that. Too bad the commish is a dried up old suit and doesn't have the cahones to do anything about it. Again, campers, follow the money.
- Barry Bonds, cry me a river. Maybe you are 43 years old and can't field anymore. Maybe age and your rampant alleged steroid abuse has taken it's toll on your large headed, small testicles body. Maybe you are not being singed out. Maybe you have reached the end of the line. Someday, when you are kicking back with your Godfather, ask him about his last season in the majors with the Mets.
- Scott Boras wants the Yankees to pay A-Rod around $40 million a year. Here's hoping everyone (including you Tom Hicks and you Artie Moreno and you Peter Angelos) folds their cards and walks away from the table.
- Speaking of grossly exaggerating their talent, Sammy Sosa wants $7 million to play in 2008? Two words Sammy: Learn Japanese
- Darth Visor says if Georgia would have stormed the field against one of his teams, he would have had some third stringer start a fight. You hate Darth and then suddenly, you embrace him. ( Thanks EDSBS)
- Hey! Phil Fulmer grew a pair!
- The decider at Ole Miss has decided he likes Coach O. The decider has a little insight into this as his brother is a former professional player and coach.
- Here's your starting lineup for the big showdown in Texas. Jeff Gordon is right where he wants to be.
- Some more outstanding (yet disturbing) humor from our friends at Kissing Suzy Kolber
- But Mommy, now that Daddy's dead how will we eat? Well, first there's the $3 million dollar life insurance policy, and TV interviews and when we run through that, Mommy will write a book.
- Dog gets dogged by pup. Makes you just want to go have the vasectomy done now, doesn't it?
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