Skipper Blago at the Helm

By Matt Motyka in News on Apr 16, 2009 7:20PM

It's probably fair to say former governor Rod Blagojevich overstepped his bounds while in office. Well, the Tribune is reporting today that Blago's arrogance extended all the way to the baseball diamond. In the postscript of a note to Cubs manager Lou Piniella dated May 31, 2007, Blagojevich asked the skipper, "Have you thought about batting Soriano third, Lee fourth and Ramirez fifth?"

Really, Rod, that's all you've got? Surely Lou could have found that gem on any number of fansite message boards. We were expecting something a shade more sinister from our indicted representative. How about a little pay-to-play action? You know, have the players bid on the coveted clean-up and leadoff spots, thus recouping some of the club's salary expenditures. Or perhaps even a few tips on how Lou could parachute himself to a gig in the Commissioner's Office. Our advice for Blago? Don't slide into second with that hairbrush in your back pocket.

Photo illustration by Matt Motyka