Clubhouse Cutup

White Sox pitcher Chris Sale was supposed to start Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers wearing those weird collared throwback jerseys the White Sox briefly wore during the 1970s.

Evidently, Sale doesn't like the collared jerseys and believes he has the right to say which uniforms the team wears on days he pitches. But because the jerseys were part of a promotional giveaway, the team refused to budge.

So while the rest of the team was out taking batting practice, Sale was in the clubhouse cutting the collars off, not only his own jersey, but everyone else's too.

With the jerseys destroyed, the White Sox scratched Chris Sale from the game, sent him home and replaced him with relief pitcher Matt Albers. And they were forced to play the game in different throwback uniforms, the 1980s style.

The whole situation is a bit absurd and it seems to be about a bigger issue involving the control over players exerted by management, dating back to this preseason's clash between the front office and Adam LaRoche. It seems like Chris Sale is just being a huge baby here, and of course, no matter what the issue, this is not the place to take a stand. But, there could certainly be a broader issue here that was lingering before this crazy circumstance, best summed up by this intrepid White Sox fan whose sign reads: "You're Right Chris, These Jerseys Are Uncomfortable."

Mrs. Poop's Favorite Hockey Player

Mrs. Poop's favorite hockey player used to be Hartford Whalers great Ron Francis, for whom she rooted (along with her French-Canadian grandmother), while wearing this jersey:

But now Mrs. Poop has a new favorite player:

Washington Capitals center, Jay Beagle.
She has ordered this jersey in 3 different child sizes.

Mrs. Poop once described herself as having been raised by beagles.

The Clippers Need to Sign Someone Named Stephanie

Not since the Kansas City Royals had Paulo (Orlando) and Yordano (Ventura) has Mama Poop been so excited about a pair of teammates.
But she loves the Los Angeles Clippers high-low pairing of (Chris) Paul and (DeAndre) Jordan.

There is a true story about Mama Poop wanting to buy 6 (or 7) Kirk Cousins jerseys for all her grandkids for one big photo shoot.
Master Bates rejected that idea (evil Giants fan) so now she is turning her attention to DeMarcus Cousins and hoping he gets traded to the Knicks (but not alongside Rudy Gay).

Great Teammates

In the great tradition of Dingle-Berry and Short-White-Cox two new teammates have come together, sat together (in the right order) to provide a striking image for fans.

In this case it's Arkansas State football players Jemar Clark and Derion Griswold -- Clark Griswold.

The Most Obvious Hanukkah Present Ever

Two very obvious things happened on Hanukah:
1) I got a Robert Griffin III jersey
2) RG3 got hurt the next day

I can't say this enough times, and I probably mention every week in my brief rant about the Redskins, I love RGIII. He is a great player, and a great role model for my children.
Over the summer, Chase had to create an alphabet book using a picture of an item or two starting with each letter. Normally, Q is difficult one, but not for us. We printed a picture of RGIII from the internet and said "that's our quarterback."
With his superior play, his leadership, his grace, his smile and his panache this is a player Chase and Julian will grow up watching and loving.
And by the time RGIII retires (hopefully after 15 years with the Redskins), they may fit into this jersey.

Who Wore It Best?

Who wore this Larry Fitzgerald jersey and black thong better, The Poop or Bibi Jones?

I could have sworn I posted this months ago when Bibi Jones was in the news, but I guess I didn't.

I Guess the Throwback Trend is Officially Over

Throwback jerseys, once the hottest trend are clearly no longer a hot fashion item. Mitchell and Ness is having a huge sale -- all jerseys are only $100 -- even ones that regularly sell for $275 or $300.
I've gotten a little too old to keep buying and wearing jerseys but they're cool to have for going to games.
So I may add this Mookie Wilson 1986 Batting Practice jersey to my collection.

The Anti-Rudy Gay

Memphis Grizzlies guard Rudy Gay (the Knicks possible consolation prize in the summer free agent sweepstakes) likely has the worst-selling jersey in the NBA.



I just imagine anyone wanting a jersey that says "Gay" on the back.

On the other hand, the Mets have a prospect who could revolutionize Major League Baseball jersey sales. That's right, Tobi Stoner. If the guy could just put together any kind of big leaguee success at all there's no doubt people would flock to the stores to buy "Stoner" jerseys.

What Should I Wear Tonight?

As I was picking out my tournament wardrobe I noticed I had quite a lot of selections to choose from. This partial assemblage shows 9 t-shirts and 2 jerseys. I know there are more somewhere.

Rex Ryan Topless

Jets head coach Rex Ryan attended an NHL game, so he decided to wear a hockey jersey. Apparently any hockey jersey will do because Ryan wore a Flyers jersey to a Panthers-Hurricanes game.
The quick witted Canes Ice Girls came over to offer Ryan a wardrobe change, presenting him with a Canes jersey (presumably XXXL).
Unfortunately, when he takes off his Flyers jersey, his undershirt comes with (the same thing happened to me at the allergist) exposing his prodigious gut.

What I'll Be Wearing Tomorrow

I was on the Larry Fitzgerald bandwagon early. Fewer than three months in the NFL career and I already was rocking his jersey. Back in 2005, I declared my love for Fitzgerald and am pleased he's now the undisputed king of NFL receivers. I will be wearing this jersey during Super Bowl XLIII and rooting for the Cardinals.

Perpetrate a Scam on the Mets

I received an e-mail from the Mets saying that with the purchase of any full-priced item I could buy anything in the clearance category of the website for 50% off.
Usually the clearance section is full of worthless schlock, but this time much to my delight, those awesome authentic 1986 throwback jerseys were available for Reyes, Beltran, Pedro and Delgado. I really wanted Reyes but he's $40 more and not available in my size.
So I settled on Beltran, picked out a full-priced $20 T-shirt, used my discount code and voila!, I could get this jersey and a nice T-shirt for $110 including shipping and handling.
I haven't pulled the trigger yet because I do have so many jerseys and so few chances to wear them. This would be my 5th Mets jersey in regular rotation and I doubt I'll get to 5 games this year. But, I do love this 1986 jersey design, I love Beltran and I love a good bargain.
If any Poopheads are interested in this deal, you need the discount code (NEWARR), all caps.

Obscure Jerseys

A site called Straight Cash Homey has put together an impressive array of pictures of people in obscure jerseys.
And I think The Concierge made the site. What are the chances that two people in the tony New York neighborhood of Murray Hill would have a Vin Baker Bucks jersey? Btw, the Conch doesn't really live near Murray Hill anymore, he's 20 blocks downtown, but this could be an old picture.

Anyway, the site is cool because it offers a nice random trip down memory lane. Of all my jerseys, I really don't think I have any that are this obscure, and if I did I wouldn't wear them in public.



Story suggested by: Billy