Staying in Chicago

Sometimes when I am in the middle of a test my mind wanders. With Sam Zell selling the Cubs one of my many fears as a Chicagoan appears as more than a apparition - Mark Cuban purchasing the Cubs.

He is right when it comes to the relative talent of the latest college dynasty. "The best college team of the last 10 years," Cuban said, "would lose by 50 to any team at the bottom of the NBA." (CBS SPORTSLINE)

But Cuban would be so incorrigible and unpleasant as a cheerer in chief. First of all, I hate Texas. Have I suggested to you that we sell Texas to Mexico? That would help both our national debt and provide a new president to Mexico - Viva la Bush. Second, when was the last time you watched TV by way of Yahoo? That's the technology Cuban made his money on. Lastly, cheering for Dallas?

Corporate ownership has really served the Cubs well for the entire life of the franchise. When many many owners have decided to mortgage a franchise's soul and pocket the cash, the Cubs stayed in the city through the 70s and 80s. When many owners chose to build for boxes, the corporate owners have built more bleacher seats. The suits may just have it right.

Winning isn't everything. Sunshine is.

Besides, after three games, the Bulls are still 1/2 game behind Cleveland who is going to play Miami, Detroit and Washington this week. Getting graded on the curve is almost always the way to go.