Na Na Na Na, Na Na Na Na, Hey Hey Hey, Goodbye!

No, this isn't my second Hariet Miers post in a row. Rather it is to bid farewell to another baseball season and a begrudging salute to the Chicago White Sox, who traditionally sing the song to opponents when a pitcher is removed or the Sox are victorious. The White Sox had a magical year where everything went well. All their starting pitchers were healthy throughout the season, and other than a fading Frank Thomas, most of the position players were healthy. In addition to being healthy, most everyone on the squad put up numbers that were at or above expectations. Credit goes to GM Kenny Williams who assembled a squad that had all the elements of a good team: a deep, quality starting pitching staff; live arms in the bullpen blending youth and experience; speed at the top of the lineup; plenty of home run power; excellent defense; execution of the fundamentals of the game; and an overall high level of athleticism on the squad. As a Cubs fan I can only hope that perhaps next year is our turn (The Red Sox had the third longest drought and won last year, the White Sox and the second longest and won this year). However, I am not counting on it unless the team gets another starter, middle relief help, and (most importantly) a leadoff hitter and some hitters at the top of the lineup who will consistently get on base for Derrek Lee and Aramis Ramirez. Yep, I'm already waiting 'till next year.