Did I Start My Offseason Early?

No, I just haven't felt like writing anything. Time to catch up somewhat.
First item, as a parent, I know that when your child is hurting or ill, you wish it was you instead, so your child won't be suffering. I imagine Derrek Lee probably feels that way right now. Having seen him on TV (interviews and ESPN's Teammates (him and Dempster)), and having met him at the Equinox fitness club in my building in April (before the broken wrist), I have to say he seems like a really down to earth, nice guy. It truly is awful what his daughter is going through right now, and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family right now, Derrek. Also, he may not have been the best pitcher, but our thoughts and prayers are with Glendon Rusch for his ordeal.

Now, here's Ask Paul. I espeially liked this one:

"Baker was told most laptops have spellcheck programs. 'Spellcheck?' he replied. 'There ain't no 'ballcheck' out there.'" Then what's Carlos Zambrano doing after every pitch? --Alan Snider, DeKalb, Ill.

Touché, Alan.

Finally, for now, Baker said some other stupid things this week but I can't find any of them. I guess on Comcast Stupid Trib Show with Dan Jiggles, Baker said he wouldn't have done anything different the last 4 years. Go figure.