As of Monday night, online bidding at whitesox.com reached $1,100 for the Sox’s ceremonial first pitch. That will solve Ozzie Guillen’s rotation problem.
2. It’ll be like old times
Ex-Bear WR Marcus Robinson signed with the Vikings for four years at $9.4 million, which means he’s back in the NFC North. That’s great, he can drop by Soldier Field and catch up with Cade McNown selling beer and peanuts in the stands.
3. Give ’em the finger instead
So much for the Yankees’ All-Star lineup: Gary Sheffield sprained his right thumb and could miss up to three months. Red Sox owner John Henry should be careful not to sprain his thumb expressing his approval.
4. Ill-tempered Joe:
Not the same ring
Mean Joe Greene will come back to Pittsburgh as a scout in the
Steelers’ front
office. Times have changed, so Mean Joe will have to wear a tie and go through anger management.
5. Marching shoes
Can you imagine an NCAA tournament with UIC and Chicago State? If they win their league tournaments Tuesday, it’s a certainty. Cinderella’s wearing duck boots this year.
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plthompson@tribune.com
