Laurence Simon

Aside from Load Em Up Lidge, it's not relief pitching. Gallo's gone. Nieve's looking like a long reliever that's got speed and improving control. Borkowski's a bit shaky, but will improve. Freaky Zeke is gone. They'll drop or trade off one more when Backe's back. (And they have Hirsch, Sampson, and Barzilla available when Roger blows out his hamstring for good or Andy Pettite throws himself on Roger's grill to end the pain and suffering) Qualls, Wheeler, Springer, and Miller have their ugly days, but they're not as shaky as the start of the season. It's hitting. It's all hitting. Garner gave Ensberg, Lane, and Wilson a change to turn things around. Wilson's performed. Ensberg and Lane haven't. How long before they're toast, for crying out loud? December? Ausmus is back to his old habits, giving Munson hope that Ausmus will do fashion shoots full time soon. Everett's worse than Lugo ever was, making Bruntlett look good. I'd think at this point, Gary Gaetti needs to look back and see what's gone wrong. And he either needs to fix it or leave.

Guggeinheim's on Post Oak. The matzoh ball soup at Kenny & Ziggy's and Katz's doesn't even come close. And only my homemade chopped liver compares.