So much for THAT sofa

Fun stuff today...how about the reason why John Thomson chose the Blue Jays over the Mets, even though the Mets offered a major-league contract? It has nothing to do with the great country of Canada...

"As far as just looking at Paul Lo Duca across the field, I'm not really into how he acts behind the plate," Thomson said on a conference call. "I know a bit about [Toronto catcher] Gregg Zaun and I know he wants to win and he's not going to let anything get in his way to do that, and I like that. And then with Vernon Wells in center field, I'm not really concerned about the outfield with him out there. ... Just watching the Mets' outfield, if Cliff Floyd is still there it's not a real good fit for him out there. He can hit the ball, but as far as defense, he's a little shaky."

Ooh, smack! I know Marci or Buggie wouldn't agree- they'd pitch anything to Lo Duca any day. However, I don't know if it's too smart for a guy who hasn't quite made the Jays' team yet (he gets to play for a spot during spring training) to be mouthing off.

This Craigslist ad is making the rounds; today 007 In Africa is talking about it. How could you not want this couch? (Thanks to Mixin' Vixen for alerting me to the posting.)

(7) Or, you are a Washington Redskins fan...and you are looking for a couch to put in your sport room that is not all floral and crap and embarassing. You want it to look decent...but you also want to be able to spill your Milwaukee's Best on it when cussing at the TV....I, also feel you...and I WANT you to have this couch. I, too, have done the same on this very same couch as my beloved team has given me season after season of futility. For you, $70.
(8) You are a Giants fan and looking to do the same: $85
(9) Philly fan (the green would definitely complement the team colors)? $100
(10) Cowboys fan? $2,790 -- sorry...I could never allow my much cherished sage green couch to adorn the sports basement of a Cowboys fan. I'm sorry...I just can't...unless of course you want to pay me $1,790 more than I paid for this beauty 7 years ago.

Even though he doesn't think much of the Eagles, I gotta hand it to him for sticking it to the Cowgirls fans. The original sofa poster even has an update here.

Steve – hmmm...steve...this couch is definitely NOT a gay man’s couch. It is simply not Fabulous enough. It’s a “good” couch...and worthy of a good home...but, I think everyone will agree that all of your gay friends will laugh at you. Really, you should know better...there is a reason we watch “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy” to get our fashion tips.

Ari* – You qualified too because, as you stated, you are “no frat boy” for you are “naturally Greek” and promised to never have “sloppy drunk sex” on the couches. I’ve got to respect that kind of commitment. But, I have to say, that great Greek name made me assume that you were the Greek heir to a shipping fortune. After all, aren’t all 20-somethings with real Greek names heirs’ to shipping fortunes? (*not his real name...real name was too unique...changed to protect his privacy)

Chuck – Wow...good story...to give the Dr. Phil summary...you are having a baby with your ADHD impaired girlfriend. She apparently also suffers from some Howard Hughes-ian OCD issues. You bought her a jacket from Lady Foot Locker for Christmas and she was, apparently, unimpressed. And you are in need of a couch because her cat simultaneously puked and pissed on the futon cushion thus necessitating it’s disposal and early demise. I must admit I am concerned that this couch will be destined for the same fate.

Finally, I have to hand it to my man Dan Steinberg- thanks for mentioning me twice this week on the Sports Bog; I'm honored. I only wish I could have met you at the game last night (especially since Chanuck has now met you twice and I have not met you in person at all). Oh well, next time you're squiring around a Water Wars target and his wife...