1. The agony of de-sheets
Pull it together, fold, pull it together, fold. Either this is what passes for a last-ditch playoff push by the Sox, or it’s laundry day on the South Side.
2. While opportunity lasts
Jerry Manuel is thinking about bringing up young players so they can get a look at the majors. You take a good, long look at the majors, too, Jerry.
3. Give him a hand
Was that former Chicago Bear Walt Harris knocking away everything that came into his zone? The Colts cornerback also dropped an easy interception. Yep, that was Walt.
4. Speaking of the Bears
If you’re thinking the Bears had no chance to lose Sunday because of the bye, then you underestimate the skills of John Shoop.
5. Who’s the underdog?
Northern Illinois is ranked in both of college football’s top 25 polls. Neither Illinois nor Notre Dame got a single vote. Not trying to start anything, just making an observation.
SIXTH MAN
6. Disconnected
The Cubs won, the Astros and the Phillies lost. Right now, the Cubs have a delicate mojo working, so they don’t want so much as a phone call from anyone from the White Sox.
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Edited by the Sports staff of RedEye
