THERE MUST BE BUTTER 'CUZ HE'S ON A ROLL

As the second half of the MLB season commences, veteran scribes and prognosticators have begun their annual re-hash of the first half and predictions for the second half. A foolish AZ Republic pundit predicted a Cubs World Series championship this season. Oh well, as friend Coach Mike says, "When the Cubs have a little success, it just makes their fall sweeter."

But I'm not here to predict or give 1/2 season awards. The fan voting in the All Star game did that, rewarding the first baseman formerly known as Prince (he's definitely not Fielder because of his girth) over the NL MVP for the last 6 seasons Prince Albert Pujols. But that's ok; his own manager didn't have the brain cells to play him in the game anyway(s).

So what's the topic? Cliches in sports journalism. Oh by no means do I have room for all of them, but how about a few sprinkles? Just to get you in the mood for the second half.

he has issues right now

but we don't want to throw him under the bus

we're trying to set up an environment for him

it's just part of the business

we decided to move on

who knows what lies ahead

there's no answer for him

but we're on the same page

he's not flying under the radar anymore

the future is now.

This list is not exhaustive. Add to it during the week, month, year. But please, make few references to it in your own speech. Finally, under no circumstance ever use Boo-Yah.