Big Frank, if you’re still undecided about coming back to the Sox, just remember: The Sox don’t want to exercise your option, they just want you to exercise.
2 Beam him up, Pippen
Not saying that Bull Kirk Hinrich is in for a lot of teasing about his haircut.
But during pre-game introductions, teammates gave him
the “live long and prosper” sign in lieu of high-fives.
3 Dirty Kobe
Kobe Bryant says he’s cool with Shaq now and will focus on playing the Suns. But he can fit you in on the schedule if you want a piece? Well, do ya, punk?
4 Back so soon?
The Timberwolves picked up free agent Trenton Hassell after the Bulls figured it was no … hassle … to let … him … go. Sigh.
5 Sweet revenge
Oscar de la Hoya wants a rematch with Shane Mosley, who’s linked to the THG steroid scandal. Mostly, de la Hoya wants to try out a brand new batch of taunts, like “That’s not Sugar” Shane.
SIXTH MAN
6 Crash Gordon
Jason Priestley is actually thinking about racing again after his near-fatal accident in 2002. File this under Indianapolis “9021-Oh no, here we go again.”
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Edited by the Sports staff of RedEye.




