I recently read that Ken Williams, the GM of the Chicago White Sox,told a sports network that paying 30 million per season for one player is "asinine." Ken said that if the owner gave him 30 million to spend on one player, he would not do it. I would spend that money on players, not just one player. That would be the smart move if your name was Billy Beane, but it's not! Your name is Ken Williams. I will tell you what is asinine. How about spending 27 million a year for the next 4 years on two guys named Konerko and Dunn. Yes, one is past his prime and the other strikes out more than a fat kid at a cheerleader camp.
Asinine? How about your manager, Ozzie Guillen. He is the Milton Bradley of MLB managers. Asinine? How about your owner, Jerry Reinsdorf, breaking up the Chicago Bulls right after they won their 6th title.
Asinine? How about paying a movie star 20 million for one crappy mover after another. Asinine is paying Ryan Seacrest 15 million to do whatever it is he does.
Someone is going to make 30 million a year and asinine would be if it is anyone other than Albert Pujols, a three-time MVP just hitting his prime. Asinine is the fact that A-Rod has been paid 33 million each of the last two years.
Maybe the fact that I'm doing this post is asinine!
"Wise Guy"
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Cookie Monsters ...
Just like the 80's movie where a paperboy stalks John Cusack seeking the $2 that is owed him, I have been haunted by the same feeling that someone is following me for my money.
Austin must have the most drug stores per capita in the nation, maybe the world. They seem to be on every corner. There is always a different reason to stop by one. This is a good thing 11 months a year. It's the 12th month that gets me.
Case in point. I was headed to my sons' baseball practice last night, and right before we got to the fields my boys told me they needed sports drinks. No worries; there's a drug store right on the corner! As I pull into the parking lot, my car got really cold and the windows began to fog. I broke out in a cold sweat as I got out of the car. I could feel five sets of eyes looking at me. I kept my head down, and raced into the store. I made it! As I walked to the back of the store to get the drinks, I told myself the real test would be leaving the store, and getting to my car. There have been too many people that have tried and not made it, but I kept telling myself, "Today is my day, and I will make it."
I purchased the drinks, and waited for the right time to leave the store. Like a divine intervention, two elderly women were headed out. Here's the chance I'd been waiting for! I ducked behind the ladies, broke hard right, and started to run. Like something out of a Hitchcock movie, I felt like there wee birds chasing me. As I got to a clearing and saw my car, I pumped my fist in celebration. I made it! That's when I heard it. Like a salvo being fired overhead, "Sir, would you like to buy some Girl Scout cookies?"
Determined not to give up, I walked to the table and told the girls that I purchased 15 boxes of cookies and my wife told me if I bought another she would make me sleep outside, and I'm afraid of the dark. That's when the smallest and youngest girl said, "Sir, you don't have to buy anymore cookies. You can just donate the two dollars."
I told my boys they had to walk to practice, and I spent the next two hours helping the girls sell the cookies. You know the old saying, "If you can't beat 'em ..."
Wise Guy
Austin must have the most drug stores per capita in the nation, maybe the world. They seem to be on every corner. There is always a different reason to stop by one. This is a good thing 11 months a year. It's the 12th month that gets me.
Case in point. I was headed to my sons' baseball practice last night, and right before we got to the fields my boys told me they needed sports drinks. No worries; there's a drug store right on the corner! As I pull into the parking lot, my car got really cold and the windows began to fog. I broke out in a cold sweat as I got out of the car. I could feel five sets of eyes looking at me. I kept my head down, and raced into the store. I made it! As I walked to the back of the store to get the drinks, I told myself the real test would be leaving the store, and getting to my car. There have been too many people that have tried and not made it, but I kept telling myself, "Today is my day, and I will make it."
I purchased the drinks, and waited for the right time to leave the store. Like a divine intervention, two elderly women were headed out. Here's the chance I'd been waiting for! I ducked behind the ladies, broke hard right, and started to run. Like something out of a Hitchcock movie, I felt like there wee birds chasing me. As I got to a clearing and saw my car, I pumped my fist in celebration. I made it! That's when I heard it. Like a salvo being fired overhead, "Sir, would you like to buy some Girl Scout cookies?"
Determined not to give up, I walked to the table and told the girls that I purchased 15 boxes of cookies and my wife told me if I bought another she would make me sleep outside, and I'm afraid of the dark. That's when the smallest and youngest girl said, "Sir, you don't have to buy anymore cookies. You can just donate the two dollars."
I told my boys they had to walk to practice, and I spent the next two hours helping the girls sell the cookies. You know the old saying, "If you can't beat 'em ..."
Wise Guy
Friday, February 4, 2011
Ice Bowl II ... Texas Style!
It's been a great year, so here is a "Super" toast to all of you (or to the one guy who has clicked my blog a few thousand times), and the 12 people in China who follow me.
Ice Bowl II ... Texas Style!
Here we are in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The frozen tundra! Super Bowl XLV. Knoll vs. Lombardi, Star vs. Bradshaw, Harris vs. Hornung, Steel Curtain vs. ... Oops! Sorry everyone. I was playing Madden 2011 (the old-timer's game) with my boys and just got carried away.
Yes, it is Super Bowl XlV. We have the two most storied franchises not named the Dallas Cowboys. Steelers vs. Packers, who just happen to be playing at Cowboys Stadium.
Props to Jerry Jones. Who else besides PT Barnum could pull this off? The biggest story the past 2 weeks has not been anything about the participants, it's been the Dallas snow storm.
As I watch today's game, here are my top 10 questions:
1. Will Aaron Rodgers break the curse of the Cal QB in the Super Bowl (o-4)?
2. Will Clay Mathews be Head & Shoulders above Tory Palamalu?
3. Will we see a Packers fan wear string cheese on his head ... Reggae style cheese head?
4. Will we see the steel curtain or one that's titanium alloy?
5. Will Mr. Goodell be handing James Harris a check, or a fine after today's game?
6. By game's end, will a Bishop be bigger than a Pope?
7. Since Jerry owns everything in Dallas, will we see him on the side lines hugging players from the winning team?
8. If the Steelers win, why would they want a Lombardi trophy?
9. With an Aaron Rodgers victory, does Chico become the party capital once again?
10. Do you think the Niners and the Raiders would like a mulligan with their draft picks in 2005? Alex Smith #1, and Fabian Washington #23.
Two quotes I would love to hear after the game, but won't:
"Big Ben, you have just won the Super Bowl. What are going to do next?" Ben: "I'm going to star in the next edition of "Girls Gone Wild!"
"Aaron Rodgers, you have just won the Super Bowl. What are you going to do next?" Aaron: "I'm going back to Cal for my senior year!"
"Wise Guy"
Ice Bowl II ... Texas Style!
Here we are in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The frozen tundra! Super Bowl XLV. Knoll vs. Lombardi, Star vs. Bradshaw, Harris vs. Hornung, Steel Curtain vs. ... Oops! Sorry everyone. I was playing Madden 2011 (the old-timer's game) with my boys and just got carried away.
Yes, it is Super Bowl XlV. We have the two most storied franchises not named the Dallas Cowboys. Steelers vs. Packers, who just happen to be playing at Cowboys Stadium.
Props to Jerry Jones. Who else besides PT Barnum could pull this off? The biggest story the past 2 weeks has not been anything about the participants, it's been the Dallas snow storm.
As I watch today's game, here are my top 10 questions:
1. Will Aaron Rodgers break the curse of the Cal QB in the Super Bowl (o-4)?
2. Will Clay Mathews be Head & Shoulders above Tory Palamalu?
3. Will we see a Packers fan wear string cheese on his head ... Reggae style cheese head?
4. Will we see the steel curtain or one that's titanium alloy?
5. Will Mr. Goodell be handing James Harris a check, or a fine after today's game?
6. By game's end, will a Bishop be bigger than a Pope?
7. Since Jerry owns everything in Dallas, will we see him on the side lines hugging players from the winning team?
8. If the Steelers win, why would they want a Lombardi trophy?
9. With an Aaron Rodgers victory, does Chico become the party capital once again?
10. Do you think the Niners and the Raiders would like a mulligan with their draft picks in 2005? Alex Smith #1, and Fabian Washington #23.
Two quotes I would love to hear after the game, but won't:
"Big Ben, you have just won the Super Bowl. What are going to do next?" Ben: "I'm going to star in the next edition of "Girls Gone Wild!"
"Aaron Rodgers, you have just won the Super Bowl. What are you going to do next?" Aaron: "I'm going back to Cal for my senior year!"
"Wise Guy"
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