1. Catch ya later
Now where is Big Z going to find a sparring partner? Oh, hello, Derrek Lee …
2. Meating of the minds
GM Jim Hendry said the pitchers’ beefs with Barrett didn’t factor into the trade, but that’s a load of baloney.
3. Out at home plate
See, Barrett, you weren’t kicked out for fighting. It was your defense! Whew, well that’s a relief!
4. Nice timing
And let me commend the Cubs organization for providing a nice distraction for their players two days before they play the Sox at the Cell. Whose side are you on again?
5. Bow wow and how
Michael Vick’s really feeling the heat from these animal rights people. I tried to tell you, Mike, you mess with the big dog, you might get bit!
6. Do the math
Pacman Jones got charged with two felonies. Let’s see, a year suspension, plus possible jail time … maybe an additional suspension … carry the one … and see you in 2015.
7. He’s armless
Vandals sawed off the arms of soccer star Pele’s statue. If they can’t fix it, that’s OK. The Venus de Milo could use a date.
8. Ranger danger
I KNEW IT! I KNEW IT! I knew Sammy’s 600th homer would come against the Cubs. But old differences aside … niiiiice.
9. Whiz kid
Kyler Burke played for the Ft. Wayne Wizards. Now he plays for the North Side Whizzers. Oh, guess that corporate memo didn’t go out yet.
FIVE THINGS
… parting gifts for Michael Barrett
– This lovely dinette set
– Triage home kit
– Giant foam mitt
– Carlos Zambrano blowup doll
– The boot
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