The Morning Wood - 07/25/2006

Stud: Jeremy Bonderman
Did he have an unbelievable night? No, but he did manage to pull out the win last night to remain undefeated on the road this season. Oh yeah, he hasn't lost a game since May 29th. That's good in my book.

Dud: LA Dodgers
Show us that you still care to win the worst division in baseball. The Dodgers lost their sixth straight last night.

Talk Around The Cooler:
So the BIG NEWS is that Soriano MIGHT be involved in a trade to the White Sox. Other players involved? We don't know. Let me just say that the news of something that seems both probable and improbable at the same time has my juices flowing. I love hearing about possible news that really isn't news. Way to go ESPN!

Shawn Marion won't be heading to Asia for the World Basketball Championships this summer. And to that, I say, thank god. It's bad enough watching his horrific shot from October - June. I don't know who's shot is worse - Marion's or this guy's. Or maybe this guy's.

What's a great way to show a player you really appreciate him...again? Trade for him two years after you traded him away. Good job Pacers.

Quick Hits:
Is headbutting the new pimp-slap? I'm assuming the jockey was trying to somehow lose weight by executing this maneuver. There's nothing better than getting traded from a minor league team to a playoff contender. Sammy Sosa is delusional.