This week’s tomatoes get delivered in four packs, in honor of #4 himself, Brett Favre. While the Favre saga is ongoing (and quite tomato-worthy), it certainly isn’t alone.
Where do you direct your tomatoes this week?
Throwing Tomatoes – Volume X
The “Brett Favre Saga” …for getting more confusing by the day. This whole thing is getting a little out of hand. First, we hear about the text to Ted Thompson. Then the request for reinstatement. Next, Green Bay declines Favre’s release request. We hear rumors of Favre being a backup, plus the chatter about a Packer fan rally. Heck, another six-pack of stories likely popped up in the time it took for me to write this sentence. Green Bay Packers …for thinking they can brush off a legend. Listen, I know everyone has a take on this one. We could all vote and it would likely be split right down the middle. Still, I have to say this… while I think Brett Favre could have handled the situation better, I still feel the Packers need to let him come back and be their QB. I understand what Green Bay is doing, but Favre single handedly helped revive this historical franchise, which was stuck in the dumps for years. This is how you repay him when he changes his mind and wants to come back for more?
The Packer Fans Rally … for not sounding the least bit impressive. The headlines all over the sports pages discuss a rally of Packer fans backing Favre and chanting for him to return to Green Bay. Yet, you read the story and it discusses a “crowd of over 100”. Really? That’s it? Does that mean the rest of you want Aaron Rodgers? REALLY?
Tampa Bay Rays …for hitting a major bump in the road right when everyone was jumping on the wagon. There are still a lot of games left. With that being said, it isn’t often that you see championship teams struggle for such a prolonged period of time. The losing streak is at seven games. This week’s All-Star game will be a much needed break for the Rays.
People Drinking the Angels Haterade …instead of recognizing how good this team is.
Is it me, or is no one talking about the Los Angeles Angels of
Anaheim? Maybe because the team name confuses them? Either way, the
Angels are tied with the Cubs for the best record in baseball heading
into the All-Star break. And get this, they open the second half at
home against the Red Sox. Time to ask T.O. for some popcorn.
Travis Henry …for testing positive for marijuana. Yep, you got it… it’s just another story about a talented athlete flushing his career right down the toilet after getting into trouble one time too many.
Martin Truex …for failing inspection at Daytona. As a result of the illegal car, Truex and his DEI team were penalized 150 points by NASCAR. That one will leave a mark… and so will this tomato.
Washington Wizards …for the mammoth deal they gave Gilbert Arenas.
Six years and 111 million for Arenas? Seriously? I know the guy can play, but he’s also been injured frequently enough in recent years that I think this is a bit much for “Agent Zero”.
Chicago Cubs …for wheeling and dealing to get Rich Harden. Listen, Harden is painfully talented… painful like the injuries he sustains on a yearly basis. Who else thinks he could suffer another setback before October arrives? Carlos Marmol as an NL All-Star Replacement …for Kerry Wood, who is injured. Are you kidding me? I can’t believe Marmol had the highest vote on the player ballot. There are so many other candidates that are more deserving. Cole Hamels and Chad Billingsley come to mind.
The Orioles on Sunday … and the fact that they just can’t win… again. Make that 14 consecutive losses on Sunday for the Birds. You guessed it, they’re gettin’ one until they can get into the win column.
The Brett Favre Saga…again …for frustrating me one more time. I can’t stop shaking my head at this Brett Favre story. I just had to stop and pause… and sling another tomato. That’s four this go-round for #4 and the tangled web he’s in with the Packers.
Honorary Tomato Throwers of the Week Because those who found success earn a chance to sling one at their opposition
New York Mets – at the NL East after winning nine straight heading into the All-Star break. Philadelphia 76ers – at the Clippers after signing Elton Brand. C.C. Sabathia – at the NL after getting his second win in as many starts as a Brewer. Ian Kinsler – at AL pitching after his hit streak was extended to 25 games.
This has been “Throwing Tomatoes”… and please… no more texts of “2-MAY-2” sent to me. Is that you Brett?
I want to throw an 18 wheeler full of rotten tomatoes at the Flub, er, Cub fans that stuffed the ballot box in the recent All-star voting. I foresee a Cubs epic collapse not unlike 1969.
Hey Cubbie bear here. I dont think we needed, and some are not the best, 7 players of the N.L. AllStars. Marmol should not be the replacement either for Wood.
Also the #96 Yeley team for Lead in the water. Nascar sure didnt like J.J.s thirst.
The Favre saga definitely deserved another mention at the end and easily could have consumed the whole blog. Hard to formulate an opinion without vascillating, but hard not to have one.
It would be a shame if the (Devil) Rays melted down. That was a great story in the making. However, the Angels get props from me, and have all season. They're getting the job done.
Kerry Wood? Injured? That's the most impossible thing I've ever heard!
JON,
Long time... hope things are well. Ooh, I wonder if you'll catch any heat from any others regarding the shots you took at the Sox and Cubbies.
NOAHSPOP,
Sounds like we're on the same page regarding Marmol... to me, Hamels should be on that roster. Marmol has been wild and ineffective, especially lately.
TSI,
I'm sure the Angels appreciate it.
Yeah, maybe in a few months, Kerry will reunite with his buddy Mark Prior on a beach somewhere. In all honesty, Wood just has a blister on his hand. He should make it through this one...
Forget the Tomatoes. Throw the whole dang produce section at ESPN,Fox, and the rest of the sports media world for blowing the whole Favre retirement/unretirement thing so far out of proportion that no one even cares anymore.
The Rays need more than a few days off, they need another righthanded hitter in that line-up. Nady from Pittsburg would fit nicely, but if a trade can't be done bring someone up. I'm with them until the end, but they have to make a move if they're going to compete with the big boys.
TEXASCUDA,
Is that purple cauliflower? I'm so confused.
Well, yes it has been blown out of proportion... but let's face it, it's no different than any other big story in recent months (Pacman, Bonds, Donaghy, Clemens, and so on).
AERO,
Fair enough, fair enough. Still, you know that the Pirates are likely going to want two talented young arms for him? Is Tampa going to be willing to part with what they have to in order to get him?
Hey K! Good to see the tomatoes are up again. Was kind of going through a withdrawl thing without it.
Thanks for giving props to the Los Angeles Angels Of Anaheim On St. College Blvds In The Big Parking Lot Next To The McDonalds And Across The Street From The Really Expensive Place That All The Players Go For Drinks After The Game. Did I mention how ridiculous that LAA name change was? Having said that, they are a VERY good team. Interesting how a slumping Rays team, A-Rod, Madonna, and Jose Canseco (thee ULTIMATE tomato target) getting his ash whooped by Vai Sikahema takes away from the great news of MLB!
It's crazy how many "pro" athletes like to throw their status away with drugs. Then again, it shows how po...po..C R A P! BRB Gotta take another hit...
kev- that's just it though. The media gets so hungry, and for some reason believes the public is as well for drama, they can literally make a bass fishing tourney look like mafia gathering if they twist words enough.
Football season can't get here soon enough!
At least now, we can almost see it in sight.
now, now...with all the speculation of who he can play for next shall we add a tomato red jersey? I agree...he could have handled it better, but I also agree that he should be able to come back. Actually, if you read how the 'over 100 fans' started then it is somewhat impressive...it will grow this week - count on it!
kp It's not worth throwing tomatoes at Brett. As he could end getting salmonella poisoning. I'd rather throw a whole field of cabbages and tomatoes however at Greta Van Susteren for conducting such a convoluted interview last night. That was about as meaningful as having one's tooth pulled.
Brett tell us really what do you think of Ted Thompson ? Do you really want to play for either the Bucs, Vikings or any other team within the NFC ?
Thanks Greta for nothing please don't quit your job at Fox News for any other endeavor.
KAJMAN,
Hey, sorry for the minor delay... if you're looking for tomatoes, I appreciate that. Speaking of which, you can pretty much count on a new one being there every Monday morning... unless I'm on vacation.
By the way, nice shot at Canseco. Later
TEXASCUDA,
Nice. Well, you know... to some degree, there have to be a ton of people that are as into it as the media. If not, then the media wouldn't keep the reports coming out. It's all about page hits after all.
S. CHEESEHEAD,
I knew you would stop by considering this one had Green Bay's name all over it. Sounds like we are on the same page for the most part regarding the whole thing. Hope all is well...
JUST ANOTHER / TOP,
All my tomatoes are salmonella free. I have them checked prior to launch.
If you're going to mention NFC teams, never count out Dan Snyder and the 'Skins.
See ya...
kp
As we all know Synder'll start out with an early Christmas wish list. And now sitting atop of it may well be Brett.
But if keeps on spending like this he may well have to seek out a federal bailout. I hear that Bernanke and Paulson have got some money to give away ?
Check out the following piece for which I've provided you a direct link. And let me know what you think as to the merits of the piece ? Just click on the link (site) to view the piece in its entirety.
JUSTAN',
Snyder has cooled as the years have passed by actually... especially the new philosophy with actually drafting players, and having Zorn on board. Still, who knows. Maybe if given the opportunity, Favre would be too hard to pass up? Campbell may have something to say about that one.
will be a much needed break for the Rays.
one will leave a mark… and so will this tomato.
o many other candidates that are more deserving. Cole Hamels and Chad Billingsley come to mind.
