Cheers and Jeers: Canadian Rum Punch

Canadian Rum Punch
1 part Lemon juice
2 parts Sugar
3 parts Rum
4 parts Water or lemonade

A long time ago, in a place far far away a young Hitman thought it was a good idea for college kids (allow whom were over 21) to mix their own drinks. The end result of Lemon Drop Night was the equivalent of dropping Chuck Norris into a Ninja party (i.e no survivors). However our little Hitman grew up and found a wonderful Canadian addition to his life and as such in celebration Cheers and Jeers is throwing out a shout out to the groom to be.

Cheers: First weekend of baseball. Sure opening day is nice but that first weekend of baseball where bleacherbums are getting ripped at 2 in the afternoon and sunburns appear by the 7th inning stretch is truly the signal for the start of baseball. Already the baseball world is flooded with what ifs (What if Schilling and Beckett stay healthy?, What if Chicago loses all of the one run games that it won last year?, What if I could learn how to spell?).

Jeers: Robert Sarver. The owner of Phoenix just hasn't been ripped enough. Sarver because his Hollywood/Kobe sized ego has pushed GM Bryan Colangelo out the door and into the arms of the Toronto Raptors. Colangelo built the Suns into champion contenders last year, rebuilt it this year and continues to amaze me in his ability to spot talent that works for the system. When he goes, Sarver is going to be stuck holding the bag when the Suns go down the toilet.

Cheers: Ryan Howard. The young Phillies slugger. One of the cool thing about baseball is watching as young players slowly grow into the role of superstars. Now I don't know if Howard is the next big thing but its an enjoyable experience to see as he adapts and others adapt to him.

Jeers: To The Wait till the NFL draft. Just draft already. Enough of the suspense. Interesting questions as this years draft is far more unsettled than typical. Trades are a distinct possibility. Luckily Jets fans will give some sembelance of continuity as they will boo whoever the Jets draft.

Mega-Cheers: To the winner of the second annual NCAA Tournament Challenge. After tallying the final results the winner is: Mighty Mike *


* and some other dude....