So that only took 88 years.
And for those of you thinking that the bag is coming off now, think again.
There’s another team on the other side of town that has to win one before I can even think about that. It could happen. First the Red Sox, then the White Sox, then the Cubs.
But for now, this is one of the sweetest moments in a sad, unfulfilled life.
And this was for you, Chicago, and I mean all of you.
I don’t care what team you root for, what side of town you are on. You have to respect and admire this team and the way they go about the game.
Thank you, Paul Konerko. You are the heart and soul of this team. And you’re coming back. The Red Sox, Angels and Yanks can go fly a kite.
You too, Joe Crede. You are so clutch.
Jermaine Dye. I admit it. I wasn’t sure you were an adequate replacement for Mags Ordonez. I was wrong.
Juan Uribe and Tad Iguchi. Grinders. Aaron Rowand too.
A.J. Pierzynski. They said he was a tool. Instead, he has all the tools.
Frank Thomas. Thank you for being classy while having to watch.
The starters. Oh, my God. Nobody can touch these guys. Hey, I was thinking, insert Brandon McCarthy into the rotation next year and make it six unstoppable arms.
The bullpen. They were so good, you hardly ever saw them. Bobby Jenks, I really love you, but I need you to stop eating pizza down in the bullpen. Hard to believe, but at one time this season, Dustin Hermanson was the lights-out closer. It’s an embarrassment of riches, especially if El Duque goes to the pen next year.
Ozzie Guillen. I love your energy, your honesty, your approach with players. You’re my manager forever.
Kenny Williams. You did it. You had the guts to give this team a makeover, and it worked. Can’t wait to see what you have in store next year.
Jerry Reinsdorf. Six NBA titles and now one World Series trophy. I don’t care about the ballpark, the strike of ’94, or who broke up the Bulls or whatever. You are a winner. Enjoy this.
That goes for you, too, Chicago. I’m not going to be around in 88 years, so I think I speak for everyone when I say win two or three more.
You have the talent, that’s for sure.
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BAG BOY VENTS HIS SPLEEN EVERY FRIDAY IN REDEYE.
Edited by the sports staff of RedEye.
