TODAY’S QUESTIONS
TOPIC 1: Who would you have picked in the baseball draft?
Jimmy Greenfield: I’d have picked myself in the 47th round, then decided to remain in college.
Phillip Thompson: There actually is a player named Evan Longoria. And I’d tease him for the rest of his life.
Leo Ebersole: Anybody with a strong groin, so we can give it to Jim Thome. North, you do the testing.
Mike North: A pitcher that doesn’t have big calves.
Bag Boy: I’d trade the Cubs’ pick for a player to be broken later.
TOPIC 2: Dwyane Wade missed a second straight practice. Should we be worried?
Jimmy Greenfield: Nah, he’ll probably only miss a couple weeks.
Phillip Thompson: Oh, he’ll be ready if he has to tie his lifeless body to Shaq’s leg.
Leo Ebersole: No. Pat Riley will motivate him to return by threatening a trade to the Kansas City Royals.
Mike North: I have no time to worry about a guy in the finals.
Bag Boy: Ex-Bull Tim Thomas missed practices. And games. And shots. He just missed.
TOPIC 3: What do you think of the Sky’s season so far?
Jimmy Greenfield: I’m just so excited for the season opener. Go, you Sky!
Phillip Thompson: Oh, you’d like me to criticize our women’s team. My official response is: “Yes, dear.”
Leo Ebersole: All hope is not lost. There’s still time to work out a trade with the Knicks.
Mike North: The Sky ain’t the limit.
Bag Boy: Nice line on the Sky, North. Or shall we say, Sky line? Oh, like any of you could do better!
TOPIC 4: Come up with an international-sounding slogan for the World Cup.
Jimmy Greenfield: “Viva la Balls!”
Phillip Thompson: “Ze Jacque Strap.”
Leo Ebersole: Let’s go with the one word all soccer referees understand: “Waaaaah!”
Mike North: For the first time since I have been doing Five on Five, I don’t understand the question.
Bag Boy: “Sacre boo!”
TOPIC 5: The Titans renamed their stadium LP Field. What would you rename Soldier Field?
Jimmy Greenfield: Soldiers Field.
Phillip Thompson: LP Field, huh? How about HELP Field, then all of Chicago’s teams can use it.
Leo Ebersole: Three-And-Out Field.
Mike North: It’s the perfect name.
Bag Boy: Touch it, and I’m goin’ “Braveheart” on this whole town!
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