Quickshots: So Long Uncle Walter
- On Monday, we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first walk on the moon, which I believe was the coolest historical moment of my lifetime. The man who described it to us and many other landings afterward, passed away yesterday at the age of 92. Walter Cronkite may have been the best ever at what he did (I'm too young for Murrow) and his domination in the ratings at the CBS anchor desk proved it. When the only place you get network news was from over the air TV, Walter Cronkite was the good standard. He deserves as much TV time in his passing as Michael Jackson got in his. RIP, sir.
- One more excellent observation before we go back to doing what we usually do. (Seth's Blog)
- It looks like Buzz Lightyear spent his all-star break eating spinach. While the game was a nice sign the offense is back, the pitching was very shaky. John Danks looked good for two innings then struggled through the next three. Scott Linebrink and Matt Thornton looked less than unhittable. You wonder if it was mound rust or if some of the older guys are not as effective as they used to be. The Sox enter play this afternoon 2½ games out.
- As you might expect, the Sox players were very pleased with the President's choice of wardrobe for the all-star game. Maybe Lou Piniella went to the White House to file a formal protest. More proof that President Obama wants to reach across the isle. Now, he just has to make nice with his local team. (Can't Stop The Bleeding)
- Here's the interesting point about the Prez wearing a Sox jacket to throw out the first all-star pitch. It annoyed the owners most of all. Why? Because they wanted him to wear an all-star game jacket. Why? Merch sales. You watch how Sox jackets go through the roof in sales the next couple of weeks and the guy making the most money on that is The Chairman.
- Trading half your farm system for a starting pitcher does not make you a championship team (right Doug Melvin?) In the next two years, the Sox will lose Dye, Thome, Konerko and Pierzynski. They will likely be replaced by Jerad Mitchell, The Cuban Sandwich, Tyler Flowers and Jordan Danks. Aaron Poreda will be in the rotation along with John Danks, Gavin Floyd, Mark Buehrle and probably one other young gun still be developed on the farm. The point is, this team can win the division without Roy Halliday. The price is way too steep for the Sox to invest in a 32 year-old who struggles during the second half. There has to be a quality starter out there that won't cost the entire farm system.
- Carlos Quentin is hitting but he's still having issues running. The Sox already have a player like that, his name is Jim Thome. Or Paul Konerko. It is going to be very hard for Q to play the outfield at this point. If he doesn't respond in seven days, they may have to DL him again. It's not a bad option considering the offense has come back to life.
- Larry's outstanding weekly look at the futures market (South Side Sox)
- This Mark Buehrle obsession with the Cardinals is getting annoying. Sure it's cool to pitch in the all-star game, but how can you possibly compare that to the world series?
- Blackhawk fans know a rink rat when they see one. And they also know a hero.
- Brad Childress is betting the house that The Elderly Hillbilly is the final piece to the puzzle. Hmm, I wonder what happened to the guy who said "all the pieces are in place.." (BSO via Yardbarker)
- Meanwhile, Farve says he'll wait until July 30th to decide because God forbid he should show up at training camp a few days early.
- This breaks my heart. Actually, it makes me smile. It means the NHL is in full blown comeback mode despite an idiot commissioner.
- I'm not a fan of Reggie Jackson who is apparently not a fan of ESPN films. The bigger the ego, the more the insecurity. (Can't Stop the Bleeding)
- The Bears competition must not be too smart. First Donald Driver and then Jared Allen give the Bears some primo bulletin board material. What say you Detroit Lions?
- Either Jeremy Mayfield has some pretty interesting stuff on film or he is out of his mind on crank. The soap opera that just won't go away is threatening to blow the lid off the family oriented and PR savvy world of NASCAR. Jeremy, write a book. Maybe someone will believe you. (Deadspin)
- BEST QUOTE EVER form Leo Durocher. AWESOME (Deadspin)
Posted by Chip Ramsey at 7/18/2009 6:37 AM 
Categories: Politics
Tags: Pink Floyd Gary Bettman The Chairman Aaron Proeda Obits Buzz Lightyear Cuban Sandwich Q
Categories: Politics
Tags: Pink Floyd Gary Bettman The Chairman Aaron Proeda Obits Buzz Lightyear Cuban Sandwich Q
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