I'm pleasantly surprised by Micah Johnson. I haven't seen him look overmatched yet. He can foul a guy off and work a count deep in a good way- one that doesn't always end in a strikeout.

My exact thoughts as well. I like the way he's progressing already.

Compare that with Russell, who admiteddly is a LOT younger and his double yesterday not with standing, has looked like he's guessing and overmatched multiple times already.

Going to give Russell time, if he can cut down on the K's. He seems to be in control and I know he is the youngest player in baseball, but he needs to show the physical ability to go deep into counts as his bat control is one of his assetts. He has big Elton Brand hands and strong, that should result in that control. The double off the wall AB should have been a great example of it, if he didnt send the bat 30 rows back 3 pitches before that.

I'll say this about the Cubs philosophy on base stealing- I don't know how critical the bases they have stolen have been in game context, but they're obviously taking what the defense is allowing and that is reflected in their high percentage of success.

That's as opposed to the idiot White Sox who only run in the most obvious situations and with the most obvious players. There are four year old kids in the stands who know that the pitch-out is coming. I actually think Vince Coleman has made them worse by making these goofs believe they can do what he did.

The media types for the Sox had a field day with Vinces arrival...he was goign to make them MUCH BETTER baserunners.

The Sox have 4 SB's this year...TOTAL

Many that is true, but an incomplete statement.

I'm very pleased that Rizzo is on this team. His community work is incredible for a guy his age.

Combine that with his on-field performance and he's a fun guy to root for.

Rizzo will cure cancer before Abreu.

What's the LAR on that one?

Lincoln Avenue Residence Hall?

I will give Theo and the Cubs credit for Rizzo in a big way. They knew him and wanted him and trusted him. Reminds me in a way of no one wanted to trust Konerko and then it panned out. By luck maybe but similar story.

Jed and Theo drafted him , then developed him. Jed got him in SD and then traded for him in Chicago. Rizzo is the product of the Theo and Jed "Way" .

He was the first guy they wanted, they envisioned him being the leader of this young team, being a good gjuy, being a good player, a face of the team, etc...

It was a ton to put on the guys shoulders....and iy looks like it panned out.

Give Theo and Jed a ton of credit on Rizzo for everything they asked of him, expected of him, etc and it looks like that part has worked out. Ultra impressive.

I was in Chambana last weekend.

Had Dr. Ken Jr. I have his first Murphy's experience. He made me take his food away because he couldn't stop eating it.

My invitation must've been lost in the mail.

Green st. looks nothing like it did back in the day, does it?

Not lost. I never sent it.

The saddest part of the trip - it was like driving in the mini-Loop - no more Garcia's, White Horse, Deluxe - it's not small anymore.

Not lost. I never sent it.

The saddest part of the trip - it was like driving in the mini-Loop - no more Garcia's, White Horse, Deluxe - it's not small anymore.

I got towed out of Burger King one night.

Fuck them.

Mabel's is gone? I didn't notice.

Just look at it as donating to the cause.

Yeah, it's called Brother's now. I had many a great night in Mabel's. Some I even remember.

Is donating to crystal meth production tax-deductible?

Well ain't I the fuckin' asshole. I've been to Brother's.

Didn't occur to me that it was Mabel's. I probably only went to Mabel's twice. Both times chasing some tail.