1. Bailout!
The feds weren’t involved, but Paul Konerko rejoined the White Sox in New York just in time to possibly save the team from collapse. Watch out, Wall Street.
2. One homer to another
Sox announcer Hawk Harrelson is in contention for the Frick Award, and he needs fans to help him get on the ballot. Can you put him on the board? Yes!
3. NYC-ya
Good morning, White Sox. Even in New York City, the South Siders couldn’t escape the Cubs as a New York Times article talked about the teams trying to win titles. Ozzie’s going to blow up any day now.
4. Miller high life
The Cubs played as the home team at Miller Park vs. Houston over the weekend, and the players came back jealous of the facility. Sure, it’s nice, but so is character and history.
5. A fine mess
Just days after firing their manager, the Brewers came to Wrigley on Tuesday and early on looked like a team in trouble. But maybe Wrigley does that to a team.
6. Hall monitoring
Cubs great Ron Santo is on the Hall of Fame ballot again. For all that is sacred, let’s hope he gets in this time. I’m afraid he’s out of tears.
7. Storm warning
The Storm is back. The soccer team, that is. The Chicago squad joins the Xtreme Soccer League, starting in December. It’s so extreme, I can’t watch. Won’t try, either.
8. Blank stare
Tiger Woods won’t attend the Ryder Cup this week. This counts as news, because why?
9. Buy product
Serena Williams’ memoir is due in 2009. And you’ll buy it or else she’ll kick your butt.
FIVE THINGS
… that Tiger could do that also would make headlines.
– Do a fist pump — after changing Sam’s diaper.
– Wear anything but Nike gear.
– Walk to the curb to get his mail.
– Wake up.
– Nothing.
