1. Comic relief
If you were wondering whatever happened to ex-Cubs reliever LaTroy Hawkins, the Yankees traded him to Houston for a minor leaguer. If you weren’t, then you and I have something in common.
2. Be kind, rewind
Ivan Rodriguez, a former NLCS MVP, is now a Yankee too. Between Pudge and Hawkins, do the Yankees think this is 2003?
3. An old joke
Steve McMichael from the ’85 Bears will sign autographs at an
Aug. 7 preseason tailgate at Belmont Village Assisted Living in Glenview. No offense, but was he already living there?
4. Wrong kind of fans
On a serious note, what’s with these Cubs fans allegedly beating up rival fans? Unsportsmanlike conduct applies to fans too, you know.
5. Oh, and this just in …
… your team is winning! Clowns.
6. Motive and opportunity
The NFL delayed Brett Favre’s reinstatement Wednesday while the Favre and his agent met with Packers President Mark Murphy about their rift. Now if Favre suddenly comes up missing …
7. Hmmmm?
Luol Deng’s deal could be worth as much as $80 million, with $71 million in guaranteed money. Now what guarantees do we get, Lu?
8. Coyote ugly
Dan Granato knows expectations are high for the AHL champion Wolves. Good choice teams, Dan. If you fail, at least you know who you’ll be thrown to.
9. Gift that keeps giving
Bears wide receiver Marty Booker turns 38 on Thursday. If I had known, I would have gotten you something (like a new quarterback).
FIVE GIFT IDEAS …
… for Marty Booker.
– A walker
– Rocking chair
– Dentures
– Bifocals
– Trifocals
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