“As a Rockies season-ticket holder since 1993 transported to Connecticut, I wake up every day to rumors of the Mets, Yankees and Red Sox adding $10 million to $15 million players as often as I wake up to the idea of a Dunkin’ Donuts breakfast sandwich. For the Rockies to even consider selling pitcher Jason Jennings for a couple of prospects when it’s time to get real and compete literally makes me sick. All the Rockies have sold fans since 2001 was they were building for 2007, and now here comes 2007 and rebuilding is the name of the game. I know the Rockies can support a $70 million to $80 million payroll. All this talk of small market in Denver is a joke.”
Dan, Wethersfield, Conn.
Kiz: Mmm, do-nuts. Is there anything they can’t do? Speaking of Homer Simpson, think there’s any chance he and team owner Charlie Monfort were separated at birth? ‘Cause the Rockies seem to have adopted Homer’s battle cry: You tried your best and failed miserably. The lesson is, “Never try.”
Popping off
“You were much too kind to the pathetic group of people who claim to form a baseball management team in Colorado. I don’t think Dick and Charlie Monfort are qualified to drive a Pop- sicle truck, much less the meat wagon they inherited.”
Russ, Parker
Kiz: Forget season tickets. Would you buy a Nutty Buddy from these guys?
No question it’s Quinn
“Finally, someone is watching the same football I am. The definition of Heisman Trophy winner used to be most outstanding collegiate football player. Now it appears to be MVP of a top-ranked team. If Troy Smith doesn’t play a down for Ohio State, the Buckeyes still go to a BCS game. If Brady Quinn isn’t playing for the Golden Domers, Notre Dame wins five or six games at best.”
Mike, representing area code 770
Kiz: Yep, we’re just two brilliant guys, hanging out on the sofa, watching ball. Genius is never so easy to recognize in another man as when he happens to share your world view. Funny how that works.
Hogging the Heisman
“Apparently, you’ve never heard of Darren McFadden of Arkansas. His position is running back. But watch out. You never know if he’ll run or throw it when lined up at quarterback. He does it ALL. He’s another example of how the polls and awards are BOGUS. Oh, and one more thing. I failed to mention this incredible athlete is only a SOPHOMORE.”
Jennifer, Little Rock, Ark.
Kiz: Don’t know about you. But I just love it when folks yell through their computers in all CAPITALS anger. Well, hear this, Jenny: Your dear Mr. McFadden ran for 42 LOUSY yards in a 50-14 BEATDOWN by Southern Cal. That says it ALL.
It’s the thought that counts
“Maybe you could have a heart attack to match the Broncos’ (impending) heartbreak. We’ll hope so.”
J. Corey, Aurora
Kiz: And here I thought sports weren’t really a matter of life and death. Silly me.
K-Mart no Dan Issel
The parting shot is taken by a Nuggets observer who wonders if Kenyon Martin does not make it back from microfracture surgery on both knees, what the legacy of our scowling power forward might be.
“Martin has been one of those guys who requires a ‘but’ after the phrase ‘terrific basketball player.’ The ‘but’ is: Does he feel like playing tonight? Has he been too busy being cool? Maybe it’s not a fair comparison, but Martin could not carry Dan Issel’s gym bag.”
Jim, a no-excuses fan
