I don't know about you, but I'm still recovering from last night's traumatic episode of Game of Thrones. Even though I've read the books, I was still thrown for a loop by the brutality and senselessness of the 'Red Wedding' brought to life. The lesson, as always, is that George R. R. Martin ain't care.
Today in the bag, I'm still talking about Bohn's 'resignation,' catching up on some recruiting news, and prepping for tonight's Game 7 between the Heat and the Pacers.
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Showing posts with label Mike Bohn. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mike Bohn. Show all posts
Monday, June 3, 2013
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
On Mike Bohn's 'resignation.'
An era of CU Athletics came to a close yesterday when it was announced that Athletic Director Mike Bohn 'resigned' his post, effective June 3rd.
Regardless of your opinion of the man, his impact is unquestioned. Over his eight year tenure at CU, Mike oversaw many transformative acts, including, but not limited to:
I've heard some people try to downplay his accomplishments, claim that the Pac-12 was going to take Colorado anyway, or that he got lucky with Coach Boyle. You want to blame him for Hawk or Embree? Perfectly fair, but then you also have to give him credit for being out in front of conference realignment, and pumping money into basketball. The move to the Pac-12 essentially went down on CU's terms, with Mike's leadership being a key reason why, and Coach Boyle isn't here winning without Mike's tireless infusion of money and support into all things hoops.
But, regardless of what I say, there are many who will never allow themselves to admit that Mike did a single thing right. Whether it was his handling of Gary Barnett or Jon Embree, many of the old-guard football crew have simply shut their minds to Bohn, spitting out his name if pressed. In some respect, I can't blame them. He did Gary wrong in '05, and the Embree hiring/firing was poorly handled (to be kind). But those failings are not the end-all of Mike's tenure in Boulder, and focusing on them does the entire story an injustice. The totality of the athletic department improved under Mike's reign. If you can't see that, then I just can't help you.
Compared to Tharp, who was the definition of corporate and aloof, Mike was loud, brash, and colloquial. You didn't have to have a $100 handshake to get his attention, which may, ultimately, have been his downfall. It was no fluke that the first marketing campaign under his direction was 'Your Team.' This concept of personal ownership in the on-field product oozed through every bit of his shtick, and was designed to make everyone, whether they paid $5 or $5,000, feel a part of the product. He was, essentially, an old school salesman, and I loved every minute of his efforts.
Initially, CU tried to pass off his departure as a pure resignation. Unfortunately for them, the poor media management that often plagued Mike Bohn's tenure quickly made that a mockery. A combination of Mark Johnson's initial confirmation and Bohn's initial response to CBS 4's Vic Lombardi made it clear what really happened. No one is 'floored' by their own resignation, and being 'let go' sure sounds like 'fired' to me. The reality is simple: Bohn was forced to resign, with CU paying the three years remaining on his current five-year contract extension.
The why behind that force is less clear. Many have speculated that it's rooted in the powerful donors that have been brought into the fold - many by Mike Bohn himself, mind you - over recent years. Others, like disavowed CU alum Rick Reilly, chalk it up to a personality conflict with CU President Bruce Benson. Regardless, whatever ends up being CU's official story must be digested with a healthy dash of salt.
My guess: this was all about the facilities plan. Fundraising wasn't humming along at levels originally hoped for, which probably lead to the dismissal. It makes a lot of sense that, with a $170 million facilities plan stuck in neutral, that leadership would start to get nervous. I get that.
What I don't get, however, is the timing. Since the end of football season alone, Mike has been entrusted to fire Jon Embree, hire Mike MacIntyre, and launch the heralded facilities plan. If the idea is to get someone in place who can help spur a football revival in Boulder, then why allow Bohn to take these large, program defining steps? Why wait until the rebuilding process is seven-plays into the 2-Minute-Drill before bringing in a new quarterback?
CU now has to hire a new athletic director who doesn't get to pick his football coach, doesn't get to create his own renovation plan, has to inherit all of Mike's baggage, and deal with the normal difficulties associated with transition. You don't need an MBA to realize that's idiotic.
It's just another administerial fuck-up, only this time BuffNation can't take the easy way out, and blame Mike Bohn. It's clear through this ham-handed approach to management that the lack of direction from Bohn in regards to everything football was a systemic byproduct of the dysfunction that President Benson and Chancellor Phil DiStefano brought to the table. I don't blame them for wanting better results both on and off the gridiron, I only wonder why they waited til the week after Memorial Day to make their move. Yes, the AD is in desperate need of new life, and a new direction, but I think that goes as much for Benson and DiStefano as it does for Bohn.
My immediate concern is, of course, centered on the hardwood. Much of the recent basketball renaissance can be attributed to the man who finally spent money on languishing programs. Bohn improved facilities, hired competent coaches, massaged emerging fan support, and trusted programs to grow despite of years of losing results. While Tad and Linda will keep winning, I wonder if the institutional support the programs have enjoyed will whither under new leadership.
In the end, it's time to move on. As much as I would like to dwell on the impact on basketball, this move will forever be defined by football and the Folsom renovation plan. Can Mike MacIntyre bring wins back to Boulder? Can the new AD squeeze $170 million out of an already dry stone to make the renovations a reality. For Bohn's successor, the answers better be a resounding 'YES,' because the rest doesn't matter.
Regardless of your opinion of the man, his impact is unquestioned. Over his eight year tenure at CU, Mike oversaw many transformative acts, including, but not limited to:
- The move to the Pac-12.
- A nearly decade-long campaign to improve the Coors Events Center, including the new practice facility.
- The start of the Folsom improvements project.
- Long over-due improvements to Potts and Prentup Fields, as well as the signing of Colorado National as a home for the golf teams.
- Hiring Tad Boyle, Linda Lappe, Mike MacIntyre, and others.
- Firing (or not retaining) Dan Hawkins, Jon Embree, Ricardo Patton, Pi'i Aiu, and others.
- The cancellation of men's tennis, and the formation of women's lacrosse.
- A total of four national championships, and 18 conference titles.
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| Mike Bohn guided CU into the Pac-12, silencing critics who thought CU should've settled for the MWC. |
But, regardless of what I say, there are many who will never allow themselves to admit that Mike did a single thing right. Whether it was his handling of Gary Barnett or Jon Embree, many of the old-guard football crew have simply shut their minds to Bohn, spitting out his name if pressed. In some respect, I can't blame them. He did Gary wrong in '05, and the Embree hiring/firing was poorly handled (to be kind). But those failings are not the end-all of Mike's tenure in Boulder, and focusing on them does the entire story an injustice. The totality of the athletic department improved under Mike's reign. If you can't see that, then I just can't help you.
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| Much of Bohn's legacy is grounded upon supporting basketball, and hiring Tad Boyle. |
Initially, CU tried to pass off his departure as a pure resignation. Unfortunately for them, the poor media management that often plagued Mike Bohn's tenure quickly made that a mockery. A combination of Mark Johnson's initial confirmation and Bohn's initial response to CBS 4's Vic Lombardi made it clear what really happened. No one is 'floored' by their own resignation, and being 'let go' sure sounds like 'fired' to me. The reality is simple: Bohn was forced to resign, with CU paying the three years remaining on his current five-year contract extension.
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| Much like his fired football coaches, Mike's about to get paid to go away. |
My guess: this was all about the facilities plan. Fundraising wasn't humming along at levels originally hoped for, which probably lead to the dismissal. It makes a lot of sense that, with a $170 million facilities plan stuck in neutral, that leadership would start to get nervous. I get that.
What I don't get, however, is the timing. Since the end of football season alone, Mike has been entrusted to fire Jon Embree, hire Mike MacIntyre, and launch the heralded facilities plan. If the idea is to get someone in place who can help spur a football revival in Boulder, then why allow Bohn to take these large, program defining steps? Why wait until the rebuilding process is seven-plays into the 2-Minute-Drill before bringing in a new quarterback?
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| If this was about football, as it most assuredly is, then the timing was blown. |
It's just another administerial fuck-up, only this time BuffNation can't take the easy way out, and blame Mike Bohn. It's clear through this ham-handed approach to management that the lack of direction from Bohn in regards to everything football was a systemic byproduct of the dysfunction that President Benson and Chancellor Phil DiStefano brought to the table. I don't blame them for wanting better results both on and off the gridiron, I only wonder why they waited til the week after Memorial Day to make their move. Yes, the AD is in desperate need of new life, and a new direction, but I think that goes as much for Benson and DiStefano as it does for Bohn.
My immediate concern is, of course, centered on the hardwood. Much of the recent basketball renaissance can be attributed to the man who finally spent money on languishing programs. Bohn improved facilities, hired competent coaches, massaged emerging fan support, and trusted programs to grow despite of years of losing results. While Tad and Linda will keep winning, I wonder if the institutional support the programs have enjoyed will whither under new leadership.
In the end, it's time to move on. As much as I would like to dwell on the impact on basketball, this move will forever be defined by football and the Folsom renovation plan. Can Mike MacIntyre bring wins back to Boulder? Can the new AD squeeze $170 million out of an already dry stone to make the renovations a reality. For Bohn's successor, the answers better be a resounding 'YES,' because the rest doesn't matter.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Quick Post: Folsom Improvements
Last night in Colorado Springs, Mike Bohn, Phil DiStefano, and Mike MacIntyre finally introduced the long-awaited plan for facility upgrades at Folsom Field. Tabbed at $170 million in total outlays, and organized into three phases, the plan includes improvements to seating on both sides of the stadium, a new academic facility under the east stands, a massive expansion of Dal Ward, and, of course, a permanent indoor practice facility.
The goal is for the first $50 million of the project to be sourced through private donations, with the remaining $120 million to come from leveraging the increased athletic revenues pouring in as a result of the move to the Pac-12.
While it doesn't appear to be the grand, sweeping re-design that was leaked last fall, it's nice to finally see some public movement on fundraising. BuffNation now has a goal - $50 million. That may seem like a lot to a layman, but it's a drop in the bucket for modern college football. If we can't raise that kind of dough, we don't deserve a big-6 football program.
In addition to the $170 million injection into Folsom Field and the football program, the released plan also includes a phase of improvements to the Coors Events Center. This would entail a series of expansions to the cramped concourse, the creation of premium seating areas along the top of the aisles, and the founding of a hall of fame.
The CEC improvements are not included in the $170 million price-tag announced yesterday, and should be considered separate from the football-centric phases.
I love the plan, and the sentiment behind it - doubling-down on the recent upswing on the south side of campus. We've seen the kind of near-immediate impact facility improvements can have on the basketball programs in recent years, and these kind of improvements would help to continue that burgeoning success. Hopefully, the CEC plan comes to fruition sooner then later, and doesn't get lost in the commotion of the improvements to Folsom.
Everyone break open your piggy bank. It's time to make good on all of those drunken promises you've made over the years...
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| The academic center phase would be first up. From: the BDC |
While it doesn't appear to be the grand, sweeping re-design that was leaked last fall, it's nice to finally see some public movement on fundraising. BuffNation now has a goal - $50 million. That may seem like a lot to a layman, but it's a drop in the bucket for modern college football. If we can't raise that kind of dough, we don't deserve a big-6 football program.
In addition to the $170 million injection into Folsom Field and the football program, the released plan also includes a phase of improvements to the Coors Events Center. This would entail a series of expansions to the cramped concourse, the creation of premium seating areas along the top of the aisles, and the founding of a hall of fame.
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| Of course, I'm most interested in the CEC expansion... From: the BDC |
I love the plan, and the sentiment behind it - doubling-down on the recent upswing on the south side of campus. We've seen the kind of near-immediate impact facility improvements can have on the basketball programs in recent years, and these kind of improvements would help to continue that burgeoning success. Hopefully, the CEC plan comes to fruition sooner then later, and doesn't get lost in the commotion of the improvements to Folsom.
Everyone break open your piggy bank. It's time to make good on all of those drunken promises you've made over the years...
Monday, June 6, 2011
Monday Grab Bag: Bohn gets a well deserved extension
In a light bag today we have some welcome news on the business side of CU athletics, and a slight hiccup in the Alec Burks draft express.
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Friday, October 22, 2010
Quick-post: Bohn holds Hawk's future in his hands; Hawk is surely fired
Interesting article today in the Camera. Essentially, Mike Bohn will be the one deciding to keep or fire Hawk at season's end. This is a big piece of news because, as was widely understood, Hawk was only retained last year because Benson and DiStefano felt it was necessary to mollify politicians in Denver who were deciding CU's financial future.
Knowing how much the Bohn-Hawk relationship has soured over the past few year, I can say this with all certainty: Hawk is fired for sure.
Knowing how much the Bohn-Hawk relationship has soured over the past few year, I can say this with all certainty: Hawk is fired for sure.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Monday Grab Bag: Hey, look! It's almost baseball season!
Just 1 week to go before the start of the regular baseball season. Woo Hoo! On with the bag...
Brackets: Wow, did Kentucky suck, or what? I have never seen a #1 play that bad of offense for 2 straight games. Had they been playing anyone but Cornell, they would've gotten their ass kicked before the weekend even started. As it is, I am relatively happy with the Final Four. Duke swept through their easy region, West Virginia showed why everyone feared them this year, Butler makes for a nice story, and Michigan St. wins the "we're not Kansas" derby. I actually had WVU and Duke, along with Michigan St. making the Elite 8; If only Kansas had not choked, I'd be looking real well in my office pool.... WAIT A SECOND! I still have a chance to win! If Duke makes it to the championship, but loses to Michigan St., I'll win the cash! C'mon Sparty!
(Don't cry yet Tom, you've got a title to win! -link)
New Bball Practice Facility: Thursday afternoon, CU's athletic department (finally) broke ground on the new combination basketball and volleyball practice facility. It's being built as an attachment to the CEC, and looks frickin' awesome. As Neil Woelk pointed out in his column in the BDC, it's the largest facility upgrade for the basketball program since the CEC itself was built in 1979. It's been long overdue. Prior to Coach Bz's arrival, CU had basketball facilities that would've been antiquated in the late 80's, let alone the middle-aughts. Since he stepped foot on campus CU has continually upgraded their facilities; first with new operations centers actually at the arena the teams play in, then with new locker rooms and weight centers, and culminating with the new practice facility. This facility will be $11 million well spent, and I can't wait to get a look inside.
(Seriously, it's gonna be awesome. Congrats to the entire athletic department for getting the funding together.)
K-Mac is not a referendum on Bohn: Notably absent from the practice facility festivities was Women's coach Kathy McConnell-Miller. Apparently, she is about to be released from her coaching duties; it's about time. What Mike Bohn couldn't do with Dan Hawkins, he is about to do with K-Mac: get rid of a coach who can't get the job done. After 5 years of little results, and even less fanfare, K-Mac has had more than ample opportunity to show weather or not she could win in the Big XII, and she can't. It's almost the same story as Hawk, just with a different result. Now there's rumors that K-Mac may try to sue the school to keep her job. WTF?! Talk about not keeping you dignity in a rough situation. Obviously, no one wants to lose their job, but when you've had 5 straight years of losing in-conference records (and 4 years overall... wow that really is just like Hawk), you really have no leg to stand on. Combine that with the lawsuit that K-Mac got the school involved in when she revoked a verbally proffered scholarship, and her tenure has nothing good to show. Don't let the door hit you on the way out, K-Mac.
Many people, since K-Mac was Bohn's first hire, are taking this opportunity to whack Mike for being a "poor athletic director," or something. Mike can't force coaches to coach well. When he hired Hawk and K-Mac, most everybody applauded the deals as good hires. Hind-sight is a cruel mistress, but unfairly applied in this instance. Yes, Bohn can be held ultimately responsible for on-field performance, but in his position, all you can do is hire the right coach and hope. Mike's number 1 job is to fund raise and do everything he can to keep the department financially viable (an extension of which is selling the brand). He does an exemplary job at this. (Former AD)Dick Tharp (who some people liked for some reason) can't hold a candle to Bohn's fund-raising ability (or affable personality), and in Bohn's tenure CU has drastically changed (for the better) its marketing operatus. Because of this, I still believe that Bohn is the right man for the job, and roll my eyes whenever anyone tries to convince me otherwise.
(Great form Mike! I never saw Tharp toss a ball into the stands, or even smile for that matter. From: The BDC)
Spring Practice Returns: After 10 days off, the football team is back on the practice fields to finish off spring ball. Just to make myself clear: I don't care, and I'm not going to the spring game. Seeing Cody Hawkins slowly get forced into the starting QB role will only make my stomach upset. I don't necessarily find spring practice all that exciting anyways, and I usually find myself nodding off during the spring game, so I don't I'm going to regret missing it.
OH NO, WE SUCK AGAIN: The Blackhawks continue to stumble out of the Olympics Break.
This is beginning to become worrisome. "Suck" is obviously too strong a word, but when you lose 7 of 10, it does cause a prickling sensation at the base of the skull. In the last two games, they've looked terrible against lowly Columbus! The Hawks have only 12 pts after the break, and are slowly losing their grip on the division. The Hawks have guaranteed themselves a playoff spot, but momentum may be key. They need to find their 2nd gear, and do it quickly... it'd be terrible to waste a team this good. (see the early '90s Hawks)
(Commit to the Indian-head boys! From: the Trib)
Unlucky 13: There have been rumblings in Sox camp that the South-Siders may roll north with 13 pitchers. Sergio Santos has locked up the 12th spot in the bullpen mostly because he is out of options (the mechanism by which teams send players to the minors), and would most likely get picked up by another team if the Sox tried to send him to Charlotte. Greg Aquino, however, has proven to be the real deal, and probably earned a spot on the roster that he's not going to get. Shame for Aquino, but a 13th pitcher is not the answer. In the linked article, Jim Margalus talks about the relative benefit of keeping platoon expert Jayson Nix (Thanks Rockies!) on the ball club as opposed to an extra pitcher. In addition, pitching is the kind of commodity that is not necessairly improved with volume. That Santos will "head north" over Aquino is a shame; Aquino is a former closer prospect with the D-Backs, and has stellar stuff (when accurate). But, Aquino should stick in the minors until realistic room is found at the major league level (Linebrink gets "lost" on a road trip perhaps?). With the starting rotation that the Sox posses, its stupid to bring along an extra-extra reliever.
Mark Buehrle is an iron horse: I play trivia games on Sporcle.com often. They're quick, fun, and you can find one for almost any topic you can imagine; plus they update often. One I found to my liking last week was the players with the most pitching starts for each team during the past decade; basically a who's who of pitching during the aughts. I was surprised to find out that the South Side's own Mark Buehrle leads all of baseball for starts during the period for one team (with 300). While he doesn't have the most overall during that period, the stat does show that Mark is like Novocaine for the Sox fans soul. As a Sox fan, I know that every 5th day, Mark will be there, without fail; he's done it for a damn decade. Mark may never reach 300 wins, or any of the other Hall-of-Fame benchmarks, but his career has been impressive non-the-less; he's just another case of the individual being more than the sum of his parts.
Happy Monday!
Brackets: Wow, did Kentucky suck, or what? I have never seen a #1 play that bad of offense for 2 straight games. Had they been playing anyone but Cornell, they would've gotten their ass kicked before the weekend even started. As it is, I am relatively happy with the Final Four. Duke swept through their easy region, West Virginia showed why everyone feared them this year, Butler makes for a nice story, and Michigan St. wins the "we're not Kansas" derby. I actually had WVU and Duke, along with Michigan St. making the Elite 8; If only Kansas had not choked, I'd be looking real well in my office pool.... WAIT A SECOND! I still have a chance to win! If Duke makes it to the championship, but loses to Michigan St., I'll win the cash! C'mon Sparty!
(Don't cry yet Tom, you've got a title to win! -link)
New Bball Practice Facility: Thursday afternoon, CU's athletic department (finally) broke ground on the new combination basketball and volleyball practice facility. It's being built as an attachment to the CEC, and looks frickin' awesome. As Neil Woelk pointed out in his column in the BDC, it's the largest facility upgrade for the basketball program since the CEC itself was built in 1979. It's been long overdue. Prior to Coach Bz's arrival, CU had basketball facilities that would've been antiquated in the late 80's, let alone the middle-aughts. Since he stepped foot on campus CU has continually upgraded their facilities; first with new operations centers actually at the arena the teams play in, then with new locker rooms and weight centers, and culminating with the new practice facility. This facility will be $11 million well spent, and I can't wait to get a look inside.
(Seriously, it's gonna be awesome. Congrats to the entire athletic department for getting the funding together.)
K-Mac is not a referendum on Bohn: Notably absent from the practice facility festivities was Women's coach Kathy McConnell-Miller. Apparently, she is about to be released from her coaching duties; it's about time. What Mike Bohn couldn't do with Dan Hawkins, he is about to do with K-Mac: get rid of a coach who can't get the job done. After 5 years of little results, and even less fanfare, K-Mac has had more than ample opportunity to show weather or not she could win in the Big XII, and she can't. It's almost the same story as Hawk, just with a different result. Now there's rumors that K-Mac may try to sue the school to keep her job. WTF?! Talk about not keeping you dignity in a rough situation. Obviously, no one wants to lose their job, but when you've had 5 straight years of losing in-conference records (and 4 years overall... wow that really is just like Hawk), you really have no leg to stand on. Combine that with the lawsuit that K-Mac got the school involved in when she revoked a verbally proffered scholarship, and her tenure has nothing good to show. Don't let the door hit you on the way out, K-Mac.
Many people, since K-Mac was Bohn's first hire, are taking this opportunity to whack Mike for being a "poor athletic director," or something. Mike can't force coaches to coach well. When he hired Hawk and K-Mac, most everybody applauded the deals as good hires. Hind-sight is a cruel mistress, but unfairly applied in this instance. Yes, Bohn can be held ultimately responsible for on-field performance, but in his position, all you can do is hire the right coach and hope. Mike's number 1 job is to fund raise and do everything he can to keep the department financially viable (an extension of which is selling the brand). He does an exemplary job at this. (Former AD)Dick Tharp (who some people liked for some reason) can't hold a candle to Bohn's fund-raising ability (or affable personality), and in Bohn's tenure CU has drastically changed (for the better) its marketing operatus. Because of this, I still believe that Bohn is the right man for the job, and roll my eyes whenever anyone tries to convince me otherwise.
(Great form Mike! I never saw Tharp toss a ball into the stands, or even smile for that matter. From: The BDC)
Spring Practice Returns: After 10 days off, the football team is back on the practice fields to finish off spring ball. Just to make myself clear: I don't care, and I'm not going to the spring game. Seeing Cody Hawkins slowly get forced into the starting QB role will only make my stomach upset. I don't necessarily find spring practice all that exciting anyways, and I usually find myself nodding off during the spring game, so I don't I'm going to regret missing it.
OH NO, WE SUCK AGAIN: The Blackhawks continue to stumble out of the Olympics Break.
This is beginning to become worrisome. "Suck" is obviously too strong a word, but when you lose 7 of 10, it does cause a prickling sensation at the base of the skull. In the last two games, they've looked terrible against lowly Columbus! The Hawks have only 12 pts after the break, and are slowly losing their grip on the division. The Hawks have guaranteed themselves a playoff spot, but momentum may be key. They need to find their 2nd gear, and do it quickly... it'd be terrible to waste a team this good. (see the early '90s Hawks)
(Commit to the Indian-head boys! From: the Trib)
Unlucky 13: There have been rumblings in Sox camp that the South-Siders may roll north with 13 pitchers. Sergio Santos has locked up the 12th spot in the bullpen mostly because he is out of options (the mechanism by which teams send players to the minors), and would most likely get picked up by another team if the Sox tried to send him to Charlotte. Greg Aquino, however, has proven to be the real deal, and probably earned a spot on the roster that he's not going to get. Shame for Aquino, but a 13th pitcher is not the answer. In the linked article, Jim Margalus talks about the relative benefit of keeping platoon expert Jayson Nix (Thanks Rockies!) on the ball club as opposed to an extra pitcher. In addition, pitching is the kind of commodity that is not necessairly improved with volume. That Santos will "head north" over Aquino is a shame; Aquino is a former closer prospect with the D-Backs, and has stellar stuff (when accurate). But, Aquino should stick in the minors until realistic room is found at the major league level (Linebrink gets "lost" on a road trip perhaps?). With the starting rotation that the Sox posses, its stupid to bring along an extra-extra reliever.
Mark Buehrle is an iron horse: I play trivia games on Sporcle.com often. They're quick, fun, and you can find one for almost any topic you can imagine; plus they update often. One I found to my liking last week was the players with the most pitching starts for each team during the past decade; basically a who's who of pitching during the aughts. I was surprised to find out that the South Side's own Mark Buehrle leads all of baseball for starts during the period for one team (with 300). While he doesn't have the most overall during that period, the stat does show that Mark is like Novocaine for the Sox fans soul. As a Sox fan, I know that every 5th day, Mark will be there, without fail; he's done it for a damn decade. Mark may never reach 300 wins, or any of the other Hall-of-Fame benchmarks, but his career has been impressive non-the-less; he's just another case of the individual being more than the sum of his parts.
Happy Monday!
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