Two Clown Shows

The Savannah Bananas took the South Side by storm Friday and Saturday, drawing over 80,000 fans for two games at The Rate. Part Indianapolis Clowns, part Harlem Globetrotters and part whatever it is they are, the Bananas featured guest appearances from Mark Buehrle; Ozzie Guillen; Paul Konerko; and A.J. Pierzynski. Talk about smart marketing. Over in Kansas City, the White Sox put on their own clown show Saturday night, losing for the thirteenth straight time at Kauffman Stadium, 6-2. And by clown show I mean starter Sox starter Sean Burke fielding a comebacker for a potential double play and then throwing the ball into center field. Burke failed to get through the fourth inning, again. And by clown show I mean playing people like Tyler Alexander, Mike Tauchman and Michael A. Taylor, who won’t or shouldn’t be around beyond this season. And by clown show I mean manager New-Mickey Venable putting a shine on things, as he always does. Wait till next year, or whenever.