Flipping the Bayless

Never being a fan of Skip Bayless, it will be easy to RIP him for his recent article, penned moments after Eric Byrnes' Cycle had come to rest. In fact it will take two words. Well, eventually it's just two words.

Here’s a little preview form for Skip’s work and here’s the link to the offending article.

Here’s the offensive launching pad:

"As slack-jawed as I am by what Byrnes has done, I don't believe he yet belongs in baseball's midseason showcase. This isn't supposed to be the One-Half Wonder Game, though that's sometimes the case. In my book, All-Stars must prove they're one of the best for at least a season and a half."

Apparently, rookies don't get to go to Skip Bayless' All Star game, either.

There’s a lot we can go off on, as this is just a jerk article. Byrnes has gotten very little negative press, so Bayless is trying to cut both ways; venom for anti-Byrnes-types and shameless praise to keep the other half happy.

It doesn’t work.

Here’s a two word answer for you.

Real simple.

The debate about All Star veracity for 2003 ends with these two words:

Ready?

Here they are…

Sammy Sosa.