First things first, I dislike Tony La Russa, and that’s putting it lightly. I dislike his DUI.  I dislike the crotchety old man he’s become.  And I dislike his leadership of some whiny-as-fuck bitches.

Most importantly, I dislike how much more successful his Cardinals have been in the last 15 years compared to the Reds.  And there, you have to respect him.

That is, unless you are Ray St. Clair Roofing, or, the pride of Clear Channel, 700 WLW.  It’s not clear who came up with it, but the two teamed up for one hell of an idiotic promotion Friday night with the Cardinals in town.  “Win Tony La Russa’s shingles!”  Yeah.  Hilarious.  Exceedingly clever, fuckfaces.

La Russa has shingles.  I’ve never had shingles.  Have you?  By all accounts it is extremely painful.  La Russa has been miserable with it for weeks and could lose part of his vision.  It’s not even clear when he’ll be back with his team.

In other words, it’s not something to make light of.  Want to make fun of the Cardinals mascot?  Go ahead.  Want to point out what pussies they’ve become?  Fire away.  But when did someone’s serious illness become fair game?   What is this, Philadelphia?  We’re in the Midwest, people, have some manners.  Remember the words of Sam Wyche: you don’t live in Cleveland, you live in Cincinnati.… Read the rest

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