Just Wondering

Someone has got to explain to me how a trade in the NBA was processed before the off-season began for everyone. Yes, all but two teams are in vacation mode, but what if the Magic or Lakers had an interest in acquiring either Reggie Evans or Jason Kapono?

76ers trade Evans for Kapono [Philly.com]

Just Wondering

Do you remember when Matt Stairs was a Chicago Cub?

I wish I could forget.

Professional hitter? Pffft!

He replaced Mark Eugene Grace, who appeased the fans in the stands and in the bars.

While he won't go to Cooperstown, he'll always be remembered as one of the all-time great Cubs.

Mike Fontenot should be honored to wear his jersey number.

Why?

Grace's career numbers:

• .303 batting average
• .383 on-base percentage
• 2,445 hits
• 511 doubles
• Three-time All-Star
• Four-time Gold Glove Winner

Stairs' career numbers:

• .266 batting average
• .358 on-base percentage
• 1,313 hits
• 283 doubles
• 0 All-Star Game appearances
• 0 Gold Gloves

As a Cub, Stairs posted a .250/.358/.462 line with 17 homers and 61 ribbies.

I guess now would be a good time to tell you that Stairs hit the game-winning home run in the Philadelphia Phillies' Game 4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Yes. The same Dodgers that eliminated the Cubs in the first-round.

I think I'm gonna go throw up now.

Just Wondering

Since LeBron James donated $20,000 of his own hard-earned cash (because carrying the likes of Eric Snow and Damon Jones to the NBA Finals is harder than Chinese math) to Barack Obama's campaign, it makes me wonder who John McCain has in his corner.

Arizona hoops coach Lute Olsen? How about D'Backs shortstop Stephen Drew? Maybe Matt Leinhart has some political ties to the Arizona senator.

I wonder who's next to step out to support the campaign trail for either side.


LeBron James Donated $20K to Barack Obama's Campaign (Fanhouse)

Just Wondering

Jeff Samardzija is living a dream. At Kerry Wood's expense, nonetheless.

Samardzija, a life-long Cubs fan and former wideout at Notre Dame, was called up today as Woody was sent to the land of the disabled.

Who needs Jeff Samardzija more?

The Cubs bullpen, who needed four pitchers to get the last six outs of Thursday's victory against the Marlins or the Bears offense, in search of a legit go-to receiver.

I wonder if Woody can comeback for the big series against the Brewers, is it possible for the Cubs could option Jeffrey to Bourbonnais for Bears camp?

The North Siders already have a solid relationship with the Blackhawks, should they spread the love to Chicago's other teams, too?

How about Carlos Zambrano on the Fire for a day? Could D-Lee flourish getting the rock from D-Rose for the Bulls?

Just wondering.

Just Wondering

Is John Paxson still the general manager of the Chicago Bulls?

Since draft day, the only team on West Madison Street making any noise is the Blackhawks and that's like one of the signs of the apocalypse.

Drafting Derrick Rose is a nice step in the right direction. However, it's worthless without a supporting cast.

Ben Gordon's pricing himself off the team. Luol Deng is being victimized by Jerry Reinsdorf's negotiation tactics. Vinny Del Negro still hasn't coached an NBA game. The Bulls still don't have a legit big man.

Elton Brand has gone from LA to Philly. Marcus Camby went from Denver to LA. And that low-post scoring threat the Bulls fans are craving...well, they passed on him with the No. 1 pick.

Is it too early to be looking for the 2009 NBA Mock Draft?

I'm just saying, "The Shot" happened 15 years ago...isn't it time to revoke Pax's free pass?