TSB.net NBA Draft Nerd David K. and Timberwolves die-hard fan Andy Weise discuss what Minnesota should do with the #3 overall pick in the NBA Draft. While Derrick Rose/Michael Beasely is the true storyline of the 2008 NBA Draft, there is a pretty interesting debate building with what the Timberwolves should do with the third overall pick. Unlike the top two players, there … [Read more...] about Who Goes Third?
Archives for June 2008
An Exclusive with an Astronaut
By Paul M. Banks Although the following has absolutely nothing to do with sports, the chance to have lunch with and interview an astronaut is pretty rare. They have more juice than most people you’ll ever meet…maybe that’s why NASA endorses Tang. Chicago native and hometown hero Dr. Mae C. Jemison is the nation’s first African-American female astronaut, going into … [Read more...] about An Exclusive with an Astronaut
Fantasy First
Soxman’s Team tied for First!  In all that is the mind numbing game of fantasy baseball, perhaps my “rant†about Paul Konerko and other under performers had the “Ozzie Guillen Effect†on my team as I’m now tied for first in my 16-team dynasty league.  Sizzlers  Paul Konerko FINALLY Paulie is showing some flashes of heat. In the past seven days, … [Read more...] about Fantasy First
Thunder Struck Sox Exchange
By The Soxman and Paul M. Banks  Storms ripped through the Chicagoland area this week and the White Sox brought the thunder from their lumber in a huge way on this home stand. This left Soxman’s ears windblown and Paul Banks quoting Al Gore. Put aside Obama and Hillary for now and make way for the Sportsbank’s White Sox “dream ticket†in another edition of the … [Read more...] about Thunder Struck Sox Exchange
Happy World Environment Day from Vegetarian Slugger
Prince Fielder’s diet very Earth-friendly By Paul M. Banks Thursday June 5th was “World Environment Day,†a holiday not very well known in America. Chicago played a special role, serving as the United Nations North American host city. On this day, I attended the International Climate Change Forum at the beautiful Botanic Garden in gorgeous Glencoe, Illinois. (see … [Read more...] about Happy World Environment Day from Vegetarian Slugger
U.S. Cellular Field Stadium Club Experience
By Paul M. Banks Whoever believes America is truly a classless society has never bought tickets to a baseball game. The press box and suites are located next to each other for literal and metaphorical reasons. The best views of the game are on the stadium’s middle level, so it’s also where the people deemed “most important†reside. Also, most journalists are born … [Read more...] about U.S. Cellular Field Stadium Club Experience
Soriano: Just Like 2006 Grossman
 By Paul M. Banks From sports talk radio to internet comment threads to discussions held at sports bars, the Cubs’ Alfonso Soriano is a hot topic. Whether it’s positive or negative, depends on the week, or sometimes the day. Last Wednesday night, the Cubs leadoff hitter was a hero and local deity after driving in the winning run with a walk-off single. A week from … [Read more...] about Soriano: Just Like 2006 Grossman
The best name in baseball: Fukudome t-shirt contest
By Seymour Pennants I’m in a great mood today. Even though young whipper-snapper Banks called me the crabbiest man in baseball, I’m still in a great mood. The Cubs have the best record in MLB, coming back from a 9-0 deficit to win 10-9 (Hooooly Cow!). Even the south-siders are in first place in their division (does anyone other than Soxman actually care though?). … [Read more...] about The best name in baseball: Fukudome t-shirt contest