THE HALF WAY POINT

well, it took most of my lifetime but the stubborn, hard headed, slow witted fans on the north side of town have finally awakened to the fact that their team truly does SUCK and they are staying away in droves. WGN can no longer avoid the 'empty seat' camera shots because they are everywhere inside that poor excuse for a professional facility. now we'll see if this continues or if the north side lemmings are just reacting to all the bad publicity this year.

the running joke every year as follows: how can you tell when the cubs have been eliminated? because aramis ramirez finally starts hitting!

anyone want to buy a 'big donkey?' the so nicknamed adam dunn is the WORST free agent signing in the history of this town and the white sox say they have to keep playing him because he's making a lot of money. WHAT??? i guarantee you that either of my nephews, frank or ron-take your pick-- could hit at least .171 and they would strike out less than 100 times in 67 games. and they would play better defense. what a piece of crap.

i'm the biggest sox fan in the world but they are making a HUGE mistake. put his butt down on the bench and promote dayan viciedo from the minors. dunn had his chance but now he's d-o-n-e. let him pinch-hit and start once a week and hope next year is better. it couldn't get any worse.

and alex rios makes 13 mil and can't run out a pop-up to the first basemen? i'm screaming at the tv but at least ozzie benched him for the rest of the game. another guy who needs a train ticket.

paul kariya retires from hockey because of the effects of post-concussion syndrome that have lasted more than a year. apparently, he went for his most recent exam and couldn't remember the name of his current team. after a year of treatment and no hockey! a freakin year! game, set & match.
kariya was a true superstar who played 989 games and scored 989 points. pretty good and i wish him well.

NFL LOCKOUT? will be solved shortly

NBA LOCKOUT? don't hold your breath

have a safe holiday weekend!