It's stopped raining, which means I can go outside again instead of sitting around the house and wondering why I passed on Ryan Howard when I needed a replacement first baseman on my fantasy baseball team.
Brilliant.
That was my first, and last, attempt at fantasy baseball. Never again.
Are you listening, Anita Marks? N-E-V-E-R.
Now that Brandon Fahey has come back down to earth, this is a good time to remember that he'll be a valuable utility player next season, not an everyday left fielder. Or shortstop.
Why am I worried that Hayden Penn might have eaten undercooked bacon this morning?
If manager Sam Perlozzo was a beauty pageant contestant, he'd want world peace and a right-handed hitting outfielder.
Did you see the throw Fernando Tatis made from third base yesterday? It almost took off Chris Gomez's hand. The guy's got a cannon for an arm.
He disappeared for a while, and I'm not sure why, since I was told there wasn't a health issue. He needs to play more this month, for evaluation purposes.
I'd have no problem including Tatis among my reserves next season, though not all of my peers agree with me. He can play first and third and move to second or the outfield in emergencies. He's a right-handed bat with some pop.
Andre Agassi is down a set at the US Open.
Just checking: The Ravens released Brian St. Pierre AND Drew Olson?
The Steelers released Quincy Morgan. He probably dropped his playbook on his way to the coach's office.
It came as no surprise that the Lions released Charles Rogers, the second overall pick in the 2003 draft. The guy has zero work ethic, and his maturity level is a few notches below the kid on "Two and a Half Men." But he's still an enormous talent. If he ever decides to grow up, he could be a star.
Or he could be Ryan Leaf.
I'd take a chance on him.
I still feel good about picking Notre Dame to win the national championship. The Irish survived a tough one on the road. That's the sign of a championship team.
OK, I was sweating big-time. But it turned out fine.
For fans of The U, check out the latest FHM Magazine, the one with the WWE's Torrie Wilson on the cover.
Once you're able to stop staring long enough to open the magazine, read the article on former 'Canes in the NFL. There's a bunch of 'em, and they're loud and proud.
