Let me start off by saying that the story I am about to tell is essentially hearsay. In other words, I did not actually hear the exchange, but was told about it by new Random Thoughts reader and commenter "Jon" (you really need a better moniker, my friend). Let me also say that I like Ron Santo. Oh sure, I get as frustrated as anyone with his factual mistakes and the fact that his short term memory rivals that of Dory the Fish in Finding Nemo ("What did Fukudome do in his at bat again, Pat?" "He got hit in the head, charged the mound and threw his good luck Hello Kitty doll at the pitcher, Ron") , but, it is awfully difficult to argue with his passion and love for the Cubs. The best part about listening to Ronnie is that you just never know when you are going to hear an absolute classic line...
And, if what Jon says is accurate, listeners were treated with a doozy on Thursday during the radio team's interview with 7th inning guest conductor Jerry Azumah. Azumah, who you will recall, spent seven seasons with the Bears and whose kick return talents lead to a trip to Hawai'i following the 2003-04 season, was introduced as "Pro Bowler Jerry Azumah." Always curious, Ron asked "So, did you ever bowl a 300 game?"
Oh, brother. Looks like Pat better force Ron to do his homework.
I mean, can you imagine an interview with "Former Pirate" Omar Moreno? "So Omar, did Captain Jack Sparrow ever make you walk the plank?"
Or how about a conversation with "Jazz Great" Karl Malone? "I was wondering Karl, did you ever have a chance to play with Louis Armstrong or Kenny G?"
Perhaps a one-on-one with "The Recent Winner of the Biggest Loser Competition?" "My, you really do look quite different Mr. Prior."
* Because I know you are dying to know... although technically listed as a member of the Padres' organization, Prior is currently not on the 40-man roster, nor the roster of any of the team's minor league affiliates. That old fallopian tube inflammation must be acting up again...
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4 comments:
First, I like the new layout - very clean and easy to read.
Second - pictures and now a poll! Somebody find out what happened to Dan!
Nice story - and classic Ron.
Bearister, thanks for commenting on the new layout. I also like it better, but was worried that some settings on my computer had changed.
I also heard the same Ron/"Pro Bowler" conversation 2nd hand. It's hard to tell if he's doing a bit or is really that stupid.
My comment - there's not enough comments. Perhaps if the great and powerful "Cudjoekey" would prod his readers more, he would get more comments?
Good luck with your site, Dan!
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