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Lou Piniella proved to be the anti-Dusty following the team's feeble opening day performance, calling out his players, specifically former staff ace Carlos Zambrano, who had to have his diaper changed after throwing more temper tantrums than strikes Monday.

The Blackhawks were able to sneak another victory last night and have now royally screwed up their draft pick after beating the Nashville predators 3-2 in a shootout.

Sox closer Bobby Jenks is hoping to turn in a great performance off the mound when his team visits Cleveland next week. Last Sunday, Indians pitcher C.C. Sabathia challenged for the title of biggest gormandizer in Major League Baseball.

During a pre-dawn auction run in a dilapidated downstate barn, the Tribune Company was sold to the highest bidder. Reclusive billionaire Sam Zell was the winning bidder.

Disrespect was a common theme with Sox players and coaches during spring training. According to the South Siders, the national media wasn't giving them their dues. While this disrespect created bulletin board material all March, the Sox are singing a different tune after they lived up to preseason expectations in their season opener, getting smoked 12-5 by the Cleveland Indians.

It's hard to hope a Chicago team loses, unless it's the White Sox, but for Blackhawks fans, wins at this point hurt the team.

Nothing like waiting until the last minute, just ask Cubs general manager Jim Hendry who is apparently calling the bluff of staff ace to Carlos Zambrano who has threatened to seek greener pastures next year unless the Cubs finalize a contract extension by opening day.