We lust for change because it&rsquos in our blood is bound up with the evolutionary

We lust for change because it’s in our blood, is bound up with the evolutionary adaptability that got us where we are today. The only catch is that the survival of a species is rarely correlated to its deliverance We all waste our summers praying for saviors. Most of us, alas, wind up settling for bargain-bin corner outfielders. It’s all right there in the Book of Jeremiah, Bubba:The Deadline is past The summer has ended. And we are not contenders.Because the more things change the more they stay the same.And anyone who talks about fresh starts in early August has got to be only just saying, is all…. The Chicago White Sox have acquired, pending approval from the legend, the sixth (soon to be fifth) all-time homeruns leader.

The White Sox gave up Danny Richar and Nick Masset.Why is this a great deal?1. Paul Konerko – the struggling first baseman needs to grab some bench. He’s been actively hindering the offense of the White Sox, underperforming in important situations, and “it’s just been hell” (quoting Konerko).Griffey will provide much needed offense. Will the White Sox bench Konerko? Probably not, but if he continues to struggle, they could move Swisher to first (where he admits he’s better at) and put Griffey in center.2 Legendary – the White Sox are getting a legend The best player of the ’90s decade. He is likely to break records in a White Sox uniform (like Jim Thome did).

This is good for the White Sox (who don’t get as much attention as they deserve) Who knows? Griffey might finally get a World Series ring.3. White Sox don’t lose ANYTHING – no offense to Danny Richar, but he’s no future star Also, Nick Masset was terrible, just terrible I’m glad they got rid of him The White Sox are getting a lot for a little. Griffey has decent numbers (for his age) at .245 avg/15 HR/53 RBI. The White Sox have all season not produced with runners in scoring positions This deal will change that..  As the season draws near and I am constantly looking at the line up , trying to get all the news I can get from and on the Rangers. I can’t help it , I get mixed feeling and I’m still trying to find the answers to the questions that are driving me crazy.So today I decided to take the initiative and find out for myself if my anger is justified ,or do I have a reason to feel happy when I do?If you read my other article Getting the Facts Straight, then you know how I feel about the whole Brendan Shanahan situation. And as I look through this line up I can not pick one player out that I see to be a good leader for this team.I’m not talking captains or assistant captains I’m talking about a true leader Like Shanahan was, and to an extent Jagr.

And of course, like Mark Messier was. With a totally new team ( with an exception of twelve players), some who may not even see to much ice time , this team is in need of a leader.I don’t see it coming from Naslund , Drury , or Gomez I just can’t see them as a true leader. Naslund will be the oldest guy on the rangers roster as of right now at thirty- five, with Drury and Redden behind him at thirty-one; Gomez is twenty-eight. Other then winning the Stanley Cup in Colorado in 2000/01, you never heard about Chris Drury. He was your average player along with a thousand other players. It wasn’t until 2005 -2007 seasons  in Buffalo, where he set career highs in goals with thirty and thirty-seven ,that everyone started to hear his name. Being a part of one of the most explosive teams at that time in Buffalo.

Chris Drury started to make a name for him self in the NHL.However his high energy and work ethics is definitely something you look for in a leader. Does he have what it takes to transform these many rookies and young players under his wing, lead them and get past the pressures of being a leader? I sure hope he can!Naslund at thirty five who has struggled these past few years has never won a cup. Some would say it is because of Vancouver’s defensive style, that caused the left wingers’ points to decrease. Some would say he is just getting old, or maybe because he just didn’t have thesupport he needed around him .In the 2006/07 season, the Canucks clinched their division but the then 33 year old left winger only had 24 goals with 36 assists. One would wonder such as I have with his decline in goals and point for the last five straight years , did Renney go with his heart in stead of his smarts .After all Renney did coach Naslund inVancouver in 1996/97. After really struggling for the past 3 years coming to a new team , is this guy ready to start leading players I don’t think so.