Bonus take: : Probably not, but it wouldn't be Major League Baseball if it wasn't sending out mixed messages about steroids.
News item: : Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg said during a radio interview that he doesn't think Sammy Sosa belongs in the Hall of Fame.
My take: : Wouldn't it be a hoot if Sosa shot back that, finally, the two of them have something in common.
News item: : There have been at least two reports this week, citing unnamed sources, that Brett Favre has reached a contractual agreement with the Minnesota Vikings and will report to training camp, barring an unforeseen physical setback.
My take: : Well, unless you thought he was undergoing arm surgery so he could throw the ball around in another Wrangler Jeans commercial, this should not come as a major surprise.
News item: : The Nationals continue to resemble the 1962 New York Mets, at least in the win-loss department, and are on pace to challenge them for the most losses (120) by a major league team in the modern era.
My take: : I know this because I read Kevin Cowherd's column every chance I get.
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