So with that in mind, here are the Top Ten Chicago wildcards.
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10. Tommie Harris
The oft injured Bears defensive tackle is always capable of delivering a colorful quote inside the locker room. After attending the Brian Urlacher school of contempt for the media, the student has officially surpassed the teacher.
9. Adam Burish
Chicago's very own version of Rocky at the Icecapades.
But Burish is no joke when it comes to dropping the gloves and squaring off guys twice his size. He's the lone bruiser for the Hawks despite not fitting the mold in any single way.
8. Olin Kreutz
Squaring up on Fred Miller is something not too many sane individuals would attempt. But Kreutz is literally eight different kinds of crazy and has the respect and fear of teammates and foes alike.
7. Bobby Jenks
Jenks solidified his position on this list after publicly admitting that he intentionally threw behind Texas Rangers 2B Ian Kinsler on a recent road trip.
If you do some digging, you'll find that Jenks certainly possesses quite the colorful past. Wildcard is definitely a moniker that suits him.
6. Tyrus Thomas
Ty-Riser really started to sell his brand of crazy to the fans of Chicago this past season. He was always quick to commit an out of control foul once frustration set in against an opponent.
I have a feeling Tyrus has only scratched the surface in this regard.
5. A.J. Pierzynski
AJ seems to invite trouble wherever he goes. But the Sox love him for it and so too do the fans. Who could ever forget the time he got sucker punched by Michael Barrett or his dropped third strike miracle during their World Series run.
4. Lou Piniella
The North Side skipper is legendary for his temper tantrums on and off the field. Whether he's tossing second base into the outfield or kicking dirt on an ornery umpire, Sweet Lou is always good for some unintentional comedy during the season.
3. Ozzie Guillen
We've already chronicled some of Ozzie's most epic rants here at TTCS. But Ozzie hasn't slowed down much in recent years and I'm sure by the end of his run we'll have plenty of ammo for a second go around.
2. Carlos Zambrano
Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I present to you Exhibit A.
1. Milton Bradley
Note to Milton: If you really want us to believe you're not crazy, stop acting like it. You can't come to Chicago, proclaim your misunderstood sense of sanity, and proceed to act like a raving lunatic.
For more on Bradley, check out our Top Ten Milton Bradley Meltdowns, Moments and Quotes.
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