By Paul M. Banks When our hometown Bulls defied the odds (probability was a mere 1.7%) and snagged the No. 1 pick in this year’s draft lottery, a debate began immediately. Should they take Kansas State’s Michael Beasley, a power forward who averaged 26.5 points and an NCAA-leading 12.5 rebounds during his “one and done†college career? Or pick Derrick Rose, the … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose’s Popularity Blooms
Archives for May 2008
Fantasy Flyin
Soxman’s Fantasy Baseball Weekly   The ascension continues as the Southside Soxmen are having a season similar to my favorite team. As we climb to second place with a 27-21 record. My hitting continues to be helped by Mr. MVP Carlos Quentin, Joey Votto, and the sizzling Ryan Braun. It is being hurt by Paul Konerko and Melky Cabrera.  Sizzlers  Brian … [Read more...] about Fantasy Flyin
Carlos Quentin LoveFest Sox Exchange
By Paul M. Banks and The Soxman  When Carlos Quentin hit his second home run in the ESPN Sunday Night Game, it was a walk-off winner. And the Cell was electric. Pandemonium. A madhouse…pick your cliché to describe it…should we just give him the MVP award now? Obviously Josh Hamilton will have something to say about it.   (SM) Soxman was there, as you know Mr. … [Read more...] about Carlos Quentin LoveFest Sox Exchange
Globalism and Drama at Indy
By Andy Rosenberg It was considered the “perfect storm†for New Zealand born driver Scott Dixon. He pulled through with a victory at the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, but the treacherous plight of the drivers around him made the day of rest extremely restless. The variety of drivers, leader switches, team betrayals and disheartening crashes gave the day more plot twists … [Read more...] about Globalism and Drama at Indy
Being John Paxson
By David K. In my initial mock lottery after the ping pong balls were revealed I said that Kansas State power forward Michael Beasley should be the first overall pick based on the Bulls current roster and desperate need for a low post scorer. I also predicted that regardless of whether Chicago drafts Beasley or Memphis point guard Derrick Rose, a major trade will directly … [Read more...] about Being John Paxson
Welcome to Ernie Banks Plaza
 By Paul M. Banks The Chicago Cubs franchise began play in 1876, but they didn’t erect a statue of “Mr. Cub,†Ernie Banks until opening day of the 2008 season. The magnificent sculpture by Lou Cella resides on the Corner of Clark and Addison near the world famous marquee of Wrigley Field. The inscription quotes the most famous “Banksism of all, “Let’s Play … [Read more...] about Welcome to Ernie Banks Plaza
Winning streak Chicago Sox Exchange
By Paul M. Banks and the Soxman Let's start by discussing the analogies you came up with last week (great job by the way filling in for me while I was away on business/pleasure, the "triple-threat" Sox exchange was quite impressive!) In the last Sox exchange you, Bruce Wayne-Parker and Batboy compared my personality to three members of the 2005 champion White Sox, Kenny … [Read more...] about Winning streak Chicago Sox Exchange
Discussing Ryno’s Managerial Potential with his team’s Owner
Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg is currently the manager of the teams single A affiliate, the Peoria Chiefs. In this exclusive interview with Chiefs owner Pete Vonachen, we discuss what Ryno’s been up to lately and what he brings to the managerial table. By Paul M. Banks I caught up to Vonachen at the opening of Little Cubs Field in Freeport, Il. In addition to being … [Read more...] about Discussing Ryno’s Managerial Potential with his team’s Owner