On Hiatus.

So, the ole PTOIT will be stagnant until Monday, July 31.

Here's some stuff to keep you busy until then (those of you who "have nothing to do at work when you don't post." You know who you are that said that.)

Sox thoughts: Mark Buerhle had another bad start. I have a theory. I think he and John Garland, who is pitching good again, have traded arms. But since Mark is a leftie and Garland a rightie, Mark got John's bum left arm and Galand has two dominant arms. A science experiemnt gone wrong.

To cheer up Sox fans (and I hope they start winning before PTOIT returns), here's some fun quotes and stories:

"I think each of our guys is capable of winning seven to 10 more games this year. That's 35 to 45 victories. That's 93 to whatever victories. If we win 95 games and don't make the playoffs, we will have to tip our caps to someone. But I think we are going to be OK." --Pitching coach Don Cooper

"A good friend and frequent reader sent me a note this morning pointing out that our current .617 winning percentage (tied for third best in baseball with Boston) is better than our final mark in 2005 (.611). The .617 mark equates to 100 victories over a 162-game season." --On http://whitesoxpride.mlblogs.com/

"I blame it on Riske. Before he got here, I had a good-looking club. Now, everyone looks like a convict." --Ozzie on why his staff and players are getting buzz cuts.

"In my opinion, there are two types of people in the world. If you are lucky enough to wake up each morning, you have a choice. You can wake up, be positive and optimistic, or you can wake up and act like someone (relieved themselves) in your cereal. I make a conscious choice to be an optimist." --Don Cooper again.

"Mark Buehrle and his family arrived late in Pittsburgh for the All-Star Game. When he arrived at the ballpark, the guard asked him for some ID. Mark showed him his player ID card. The guard looked at him skeptically. Ha asked: "Do you have anything else?"

"How about this," Mark answered, showing him his World Series ring.

The guard let him in." -- On http://whitesoxpride.mlblogs.com/

Other stuff:

Gnome Is Where the Heart Is

Pirates vs. Ninjas: Which Side Are You On? (A question that you need to ask yourself TODAY.)

Filled with the Spirit rap and really cranky reaction to it.

The Sith Sense. Hey Anonymous, this is for you. (And it is also really really fun...)