I Can See Clearly Now

Tony Mazarotti believes such a significant portion of the population wears glasses solely for fashion reasons that he would ask someone on air if they needed to wear glasses. And whenever anything he does garners the least attention, he turns it into a bit and drives it into the ground. He is the complete nerd from school who inexplicable hangs with a bully and feels compelled to big a bigger dick than everyone else combined.

And Brett is the other person on Earth, besides me, who hears the words "special ed" and thinks of a rapper.

Youth is Wasted on the Young

Neither Lester nor Buchholz will pitch for the Sox next year, so throw them in a deal for Miguel Cabrera. However, the minor league system will continue to produce pitchers. That we don't need. Things will always be as they are. Because Mike Lowell far exceeded expectations coming from the Marlins, Cabrera will do the same (which means he will become Jesus, as best I can tell from his comparables).

I Realize They Didn't Look Good

But geez, Mike Francesca, the Patriots are still an ok team, right? If the Colts didn't spread the Pats out, who is this mythical team that's going to run rampant on their D?

Callahan and I finally agree on something

The pumpkin muffin from Dunkin Donuts is a little slice of heaven.

Callahan would accept a lung transplant from an Al Qaeda operative

On the subject of Robert Goulet dying while waiting for a lung transplant, Dennis asked about this concept and Gerry responded "sure if it keeps him alive longer".

Gerry only cares about the California wildfires if they turn for Denver

That was from last week during the world series. Callahan is on this amazing run where he equates Nor'easters and Blizzards to any other "weather" related news and how no one cares about New England. I can't remember how it came up today, but it made me remember this .

Serioulsy, it's not like sleep deprivation as a form of torture or anything

I got like 3 hours of sleep last night after the dust settled, but people around here sure a bunch of pussies. Go to bed at 8:00 tonight and let it go. You could be watching another game tonight if not for Mike Timlin.

Last Night's Big Show

People with accents deserve neither your respect nor your attention (applies to women as well). If someone named "Lou E. Gee" from some place called "Providence" calls in and doesn't talk propah English like The Big Show hosts, just talk over him while he politely tries to make a point.

Gerry Callahan, interview professional

While interviewing Jeff Jagazinski, head coach of the #2 ranked BC Eagles, on the subject of this week's game against Virginia Tech, Gerry had these gems for the coach.

• Do they give you three credits for dogfighting at VT?
• Do you think it's tough to recruit against [the likes of] Miami and VT where the players don't have to go to class?
• Have you ever walked out of a recruit's house?
• Did you listen to our interview with Charlie Weiss in hopes of getting some info?

LJ wants to celebrate your right to question

Bill Belichik and Terry Francona, that is.

Responding to criticism that the Patriots were running up the score on the Dolphins, Larry made it clear that he's all for it. Pete, of course, took exception and attacked LJ's football knowledge - it's a pretty easy target coming from a "reputable source".

Not five minutes later LJ applauded the implosion of a caller who questioned why the Red Sox wouldn't have Mike Lowell play at SS in Colorado.

He Really is a World-Class LASIK Expert

Rockies streak is "cute" (Callahan) and "trite" (Dennis). Rockies are a "JV team" (caller). No one watched MNF because it's boring, but Peyton's performance was a jealous response to Brady's numbers. In short, it's easier to get a stiffy about Lasik surgery than a mid-season divisional clash between two good AFC teams.

Trent Greet is a Fairy

While discussing the Dolphins horrible draft strategy in 2007, Smerlas takes a cheap shot at Trent Green calling him a "fairy". Now that's good radio.

Smerlas Knows Baseball

Smerlas thinks it would be a good idea to sit JD Drew in Colorado and play Youk in right field so you can keep Lowell and Youk in the lineup at all times. His reasoning: "He's played outfield before."

"Right now, I don't think they'll win the series"

- Big O

Tuesday afternoon prior to ALCS game 5 (prepping himself for an inevitable that's not what i said)

It's Theo's fault

39% of Dale and Holley listeners agree.

Anyone from Israel is an Expert on Politics

LJ forced a caller from Israel to discuss whether he thought the peace process was at hand and if Israel would give back the piece of territory Larry could remember the name of. The caller suggested blood would be "up to your neck in the streets" if that happened. Larry was non-committal on the subject.

This is just an opportunity for free advertising

That Fred Smerlas is a relentless promoter of his steak house.

- via Spicy Bung Tater

Larry Johnson doesn't understand why anyone wouldn't want to face the Yankees

Isn't that what sports is all about? The passion?

MLB needs a bug delay

submitted for your approval,
Frank from Gloucester

Don't Put Mercury in the Trash

Thermometers, thermometers...

Dale has internet access

While reading Tyler Kepner's blog from the NYT, Dale deduced that Joe Torre is less interested in winning the division than finding out the make up of his playoff team. Makes sense, Dale also pointed out that Joe is probably doing so as a congratulatory pat on the back for the Sox.

"Good job boys".

Kevin Youkilis was arguably the first-half MVP of baseball

...and there's not much of a drop-off between Manny and Ellsbury, overall

-via yerfatma