Wistful on a Wednesday

Some thoughts today while I watch the Tigers at work:

• Alex Rodriguez of the New York Suckees err Yankees will earn more money this year than the combined 33 man roster of the Floriday Marlins. Is any one person really worth (monetarilly) more to his franchise than another whole franchise? In the greater scheme of things probably not, but I say h-e-double hockey stick yes. I had this argument the other day with my godmother. I told her a person is only worth as much as someone is willing to pay them. The Steinbrenners think A-Rod is worth that much, so I guess he is. "But why does he get paid that much money, while doctors and teachers do not earn nearly as much money as a professional athlete" she replied. Well, the last time I checked there were 3 doctors and about 50+ teachers in my town. There are only 33 mlb'ers in the state, besides how many people do you know who would pay to go watch a doctor operate or a teacher teach. None that I know of. She changed the conversation to NASCAR, and I walked away, bacause I know nothing about stock car racing.
• Moises Alou finally put the hole Steve Bartman thing to bed. He has admitted that he would not have caught the ball anyway. The whole "blowup" was silly anyway, but that is the Cub franchise. They rank right up there with the Lions.
• "It has been a very frustrating time." Ya think Bill Jr. Your dad has not won anything in the 40+ years he has owned the franchise. Quit sticking up for him, and just ask him to step down. Enough said, I do not want to spoil the Tiger game by thinking about their neighbors.
• Isn't there a decent living caporegime in the USA who can direct his soldiers to deal with Jose Canseco. I am so sick and tired of this washed up ballplayer trying to make money from smearing people. Really, some capos out there have to read this blog.
• I had a chance to win my bracket this year. I had 7 out 8 teams going into last weekend. Well, things did not turn our very good for me, I only have 2 out of 4. UNC (national champion) is still alive, but it will be a long shot for me to win anything this year.
• This has nothing to do with sports, but this kid is a hero. Read it here.