Important Junk:
Paul (Auburn NY): What are your thoughts on the trade rumors involing Shawn Marion to the Celtics for the fifth pick, theo ratliff and one of the guards?
Bill Simmons: I don't think it makes any sense for Phoenix. if they trade Marion or Stoudemire, the goal would be to get under the tax. Well, how does Ratliff's contract help? Yeah, it expires next summer, but it still counts on the cap this year... and he's adamant that he's not retiring. So that trade makes no sense. If they deal Marion, it has to be to a team under the cap that can absorb most/all of his contract, like Atlanta or Charlotte. For instance, if Atlanta offered the No. 11 pick, Josh Childress and Marvin Williams, that could work.
The answer should have been: Everyone pretend you are a Phoenix fan and email overload the front office and beg them to make this trade for the sake of the suffering Celtics fans.
Robert (Kilmichael, MS.): Bill, who do you want the Celtics to take with the 5th pick? Bill Simmons: Corey Brewer.The answer should have been: NO ONE!!! THEY TRADE IT!
That was CLASSIC sports guy! Magnificent! I can't make that any better.Beth (San Jose, CA): So I was looking through some of your old "Ramblings" columns the other night and I ran across this little tidbit from July 19, 2003: "I wish I could buy stock in things like 'Roger Clemens will make an ill-fated comeback at age 44.'" I know he looked good the other night, but I still have reason to believe (hope?) this could have been one of your greatest predictions ever. What do you think the over/under is for implosion date?
Bill Simmons: That wasn't a hard one to predict - the guy would cross a
busy highway to pick up 50 bucks.
* * * * *Not to interject, but I am watching the Sox play the Rockies as I write (BREAKING NEWS: The Bruins sign Andrew Alberts! Stop the presses! ), and the sixth inning was the June Red Sox in a nutshell: Papi single; Manny walk; Drew double-play; Lowell whiffs. Arrrghhhh!!!* * * * *
No, I am not even going to comment on the Sports Guy and his obsession with the crotch of Julio Lugo.
OK, this goes against my stated "other junk" comment, but I cannot let this pass:
matt (omaha): You got it all wrong. Best series finale ever is "Boy Meets World". You never thought he was going to end up with Topanga, but he did.The answer should have been: Ben Savage kicks Fred's ass all night long. Seriously, though. Topanga was fat? What? Huh? OK, I need an answer on this. Jenn, Shannon, you two watched every freaking episode of this show (do not even try to deny it--I was there): was Topanga fat?
Bill Simmons: And gave hope to fat women everywhere! You're right, that may have been top-3.
Paul (dublin): Does the Julio Lugo era make you feel any differently about the Theo Epstein era in Boston? Is there anything more inexplicable than Epstein's ability to strike gold with minor signings AND screw up every major singing over the last few years?The answer should have been: Two months does not make a Julio Lugo suddenly turn into Jose Offerman.
Bill Simmons: Since 2004, Theo has made some good moves and some bad moves... considering he's operating a team with a top-3 payroll, I don't see how he can be ranked higher than a B-minus. The best move he made other than Big Papi and the Nomar trade was probably NOT panic-trading Papelbon in 2005. other than that, very up and down. The one good thing about this year's team is that they have the best team chemistry they've ever had, even better than 2004. The team reaction after Romero got out of "bases loaded no outs" in Oakland was my favorite moment of the season so far.
Matt (Medford, MA): All laughing and pointing aside, does the prospect of "2007 AL Wild Card: The New York Yankees" scare you in a playoff situation? The Yanks appear to be the only team right now that can smack around Beckett and Schilling, and have had at least 1 comeback against the Okajima/Pap combo.The answer should have been: Hey, Matt Clement may be back by then. How is that for a gxx-dxxxed X-Factor, you gxx-dxxxed, whiney-xxxed WEEIdiot! Go away and have some faith in the Red Sox!
Bill Simmons: I'm worried about the double whammy of Hughes and Clemens. I watched the game when Hughes got hurt, he had a no-hitter going and looked
dominant. he's a huge X-factor down the stretch.
David (Milwaukee): Any thoughts on the Brewers this year? You've been to this city and we are ready for a playoff appearance. I think downtown may be unbelieveable come fall if the Crew is making their first playoff appearance in 25 years. Plus, Prince Fielder has to be the front-runner for NL MVP at this point.The answer should have been: Am I on board? I picked the Brewers LAST YEAR! Watch them play Boston in October. Brewers belong in the AL Central
Bill Simmons: They're not roping me in until Bernie Brewer starts jumping into the beer mug again.
* * * * *Not to interject, but I am watching the Sox play the Rockies as I write this, and the Rockies have intentionally walked Manny to load the bases with one out in the eighth inning of a 1-1 game. Drew with a big sac fly to put the Sox up 2-1.* * * * *
* * * * *Not to interject again, but Justin Verlander just pitched a no-hitter against the Brewers. That is what I get for talking them up.* * * * *
One classic Sports Guy comment. A few interesting comments. Yup, that was it for relevant and interesting. Do not thank me, just send money.
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