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Parting is such sweet sorrow. Such is the case with the Chicago White Sox and catcher A.J. Pierzynski. Or maybe the sorrow is the Sox not willing to pay the money to bring him back. Or Pierzynski wanting as much money as he could find.
A photo of A.J. Pierzynski or of Ramona Valeria Alb in a Sox hat? Hard choice.
He signed a one-year, $7.5 million deal Wednesday with the Texas Rangers and figures to be their starter with Geovany Soto (on a one-year, $2.5 deal) the backup.
Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf had kind words for Pierzynski, a fan favorite who had the knack for irritating an opponent in his eight seasons with the Sox:
“A.J. Pierzynski played a major role in many of the greatest moments in recent Chicago White Sox history. From reaching first base in Game 2 of the 2005 American League Championship Series, to his double in Game 3 of the World Series in Houston, to his performance behind the plate during the 2008 “Blackout Game” division-winning 1-0 victory, A.J. was a key contributor, often in his own very unique way.
Ramona Valerie Alb — without a White Sox cap.
“Every White Sox fan appreciates and celebrates what A.J. meant to this organization during his time in Chicago. A.J. epitomized Chicago’s South Side through his toughness, his attitude, his flair for the dramatic and his passion for the game. He came to compete – and to win – every day.
“A.J. will forever be appreciated and remembered by White Sox fans as a very special member of this franchise. He earned that spot in our hearts. I personally wish A.J. the very best with the Rangers and with the rest of his career. I suspect U.S. Cellular Field will be one ballpark where A.J. Pierzynski will never be booed. He’s earned our cheers.”
Pierzynski’s adjustment will include having Ron Washington — who passed over him for an all-star spot in 2011 — as his manager.
“I know he was in a tough spot,” Pierzynski told Dallas media on a conference call. “It wouldn’t change how I feel about Ron Washington because I know what he’s done in this game and where he stands. I’m over it and hopefully we can move on from that also.”
If we are going to run workout video of someone in a Sox cap, chances are good that if the choice is Ramona Valerie Alb or an actual Sox player, it’s likely going to be the IFBB Bikini Pro and fitness model:
Yes, Christmas 2012 has come and gone. As has Chanukah. Kwanzaa is Dec. 26-Jan. 1.
Mouth-watering delicacies are inside the cookbook, too.
Gift-giving, of course, never takes a holiday. Or so I have been told. With that in mind, may I remind the faithful readers (and even the non-faithful ones) in cyberspace that there is a lovely gift available to any and all. Well, assuming you have access to a cyberespace, which presumably you do because you are reading this. Or at least looking at the pictures.
The easily available Jay the Joke Holiday Cookbook is perfect for any occasion. Well, almost any. Occasions that call for food. Such as breakfast, lunch, dinner, etc. The book is the product of Bill McCormick, who runs the jaythejoke.com web site. In keeping with that site’s humanitarian mission (OK, maybe that description doesn’t quite do the site justice), the cookbook is free. As in free. No cost. No charges for shipping and handling. No nothing. Free. F-r-e-e.
The book contains a variety of tasty recipes from a variety of people, including your humble correspondent.
In fact, I made my latest contribution to the cookbook — Real Imitation Crab Cakes — for dinner Wednesday. Not bad if I may say so. The cookbook, which contains photos (though nothing quite like the one on the cover), is only a click away. You can access it by clicking here.
Time for some videos. The video-research department at elliottharris.com is exercising some judgment today and featuring exercise videos (you already may have noticed the one with Ramona Valerie Alb):
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