Chip Shots: Quickshots: Revenge Is Mine Sayeth The Hillbilly

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Chip Shots: Quickshots: Revenge Is Mine Sayeth The Hillbilly

Quickshots: Revenge Is Mine Sayeth The Hillbilly

WCCO in Minneapolis is reporting that Brett Favre and his newly repaired throwing shoulder will report to Vikings training camp in July. Favre's agent and chief enabler Bus Cook denies that there is an agreement in place, but a formal announcement may be made as soon as Vikings coach Brad Childress comes back from a fishing trip in Alaska. The two have interesting agendas in 2009: The Hillbilly wants to exact revenge upon former Green Bay employer Ted Thompson and Childress wants to save himself from unemployment. If Favre doesn't perform or gets injured, it's over for them both. Here's wishing the best to the Bears and Packers defenses in their efforts to eradicate this problem from our planet.
The White Sox offense looked pathetic again last night, despite the long expected warm weather at U.S. Commiskey Park. This is not a good thing for those of us hoping the Sox can stay in the race. Last night, the Tigers exploited the Cubs weak bullpen while Minnesota exploited the Brewers weak starting pitching. If the Sox don't start hitting at home soon, they will fall out of the race quickly. (South Side Sox)
Despite the offensive struggles at home, White Sox Kenny Williams still serves kool-aid to all within earshot. (MLB Trade Rumors)
Andrew has some interesting stats regarding the Hawk Harrelson fueled myth that Buzz Lightyear was having a huge hot streak prior to his nine days off due to play in National League parks. Nicely done, Andrew! (35th Street Review)
Speaking of Hawk, when Stoney was doing the rundown on the umpires prior to the game, Hawk starting gushing over Joe West, the home plate umpire. West long has had a reputation as having eyesight slightly poorer than Stevie Wonder. No telling what Hawk thought when West tossed Ozzie Guillen from the game in the top of the eighth. Ozzie says "It's the weakest call I've ever had in my career -- not just managing," Good ump, eh Hawk?
Continuing on with our outstanding segues, Bob Costas is hosting a show on MLB Network called Studio 42. This week, he did a show on umpires featuring Don Denkinger (blown call, game 6, 1985 World Series) Bruce Froemming (blown call, Milt Pappas perfect game) and Steve Palermo, a former MLB umpire injured while breaking up a robbery and now a consultant and trainer. There were some great stories, some funny film (especially of Earl Weaver) and Costas gets credit for asking both Denkinger and Froemming about their famous controversial calls (Denkinger admitted blowing it, Froemming did not.) Costas also asked about combative umpires, although I think that he could have pressed it a bit more. My takeaway was that these guys don't fully understand that no one comes to the game to watch the umpires.
Our STFU department notices that Ryne Sandberg is turning into Joe Morgan. We also notice that Dave Stewart, who was once busted for being serviced in an alley by a transvestite also has a big yap and that wife beater Jim Brown also needs to STFU as well. Then there is former Washington DC Marion Berry, who says the nickname Redskins is "disgusting." No, disgusting is getting busted in a crackhouse when you are a sitting Mayor.
Steve Yzerman's acceptance speech at the hockey hall of fame should start out "I'd like to thank the Chicago Blackhawks, who made this all possible." Yzerman scored more goals in his career against the Hawks than against any other team which is why he's second on my all-time list of athletes I loathe. Who is number one you ask? Go back to the first paragraph.
Phoenix is about to wish the Coyotes moved to Hamilton.
Are you serious? Phil Jackson would only coach Laker home games next year? Phil, you have more rings than any coach in history, but if you aren't well enough to do your job, then it's time to go back to Montana and sit on your mountain. (Sports By Brooks)
Thanks, Ed and God bless.