1. Prior commitment
Cubs pitcher Mark Prior gets an extra $1.6 million for being an All-Star, thanks to some fancy language in his contract. And if he wins the Cy Young, he’s automatically traded to the Braves.
2. Baker’s oven
Dusty Baker said black and Latin players are better suited for playing in hotter temperatures. We’ll see how well he can stand the heat.
3. Basket cases
Orlando’s Darrell Armstrong was accused of fighting with a police officer and Portland’s Damon Stoudamire was arrested on drug charges Monday. Apparently Kobe Bryant’s peers don’t want him hogging the spotlight on the court–or in it.
4. Chip off the old blah
Skip Caray can brag to his son that Braves fans pressured TBS to bring him back. Borrowing from the Sox’s Hawk Harrelson: “You can put it on the borrrred! Yawn.”
5. Hat trick
The Golden State Warriors signed draft pick Michael Pietrus of France on Monday. Instead of the usual baseball cap, Pietrus’ beret is in the mail.
Sixth man
6. Taking one for the team
Scottie Pippen said he’s open to returning to the Bulls, in part because his wife is from Chicago. For those scoring at home, this is the “for worse” part of the vows.
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Edited by the Sports staff of RedEye.
