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Post by Big D on Jul 19, 2006 13:53:52 GMT -6
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Post by Chuck A on Jul 19, 2006 16:16:00 GMT -6
It would really be cool if the guy was in a Sox uniform. What say ye... Curtis Granderson for Brian Anderson and $500,000? |
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Post by UICJohn on Jul 19, 2006 16:50:16 GMT -6
Speaking of Curtis Granderson, just got my newest edition of the UIC Alumni Magazine and he was the feature in the Alumni Achievement section.
Granderson Slam
As the first former Flame to start for a Major League Baseball team on opening day, Detroit Tigers centerfielder Curtis Granderson has really stepped up to the plate.
It was the shot heard 'round the world. Last September, in the ninth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers centerfielder Curtis Granderson ('03 CBA) cranked out a homer - winning the game for the Tigers 4-3 and threatening the Sox's chances for a World Championship title. The Chicago-native also turned heads this April, when he became the first former Flame to start fo a Major League Baseball team on opening day.
How did your friends and family in Chicago react when you hit that home run against the White Sox?
A lot of Cubs fans were excited and happy for me. White Sox fans were upset. Some of my friends were saying, "If the White Sox don't make it into the playoffs, it'll be all your fault." All I could do was sit there and laugh.
For you, which is it: Cubs or Sox?
I'd have to say I'm more of a White Sox fan. Growing up, bein from the South Side, I attended more White Sox games than Cubs games. At the same time, I don't dislike the Cubs.
After months of speculation, you snagged the Tiger's centerfielder position over your friend Nook Logan.
I think a lot of people tried to pit us against each other. But we're real good baseball friends and real good friends off of the field.
When will you come home and play for Chicago?
To tell you the truth, if I had the chance to do it now, I probably wouldn't. Because I'm such a young guy and have so many connections throughout the Chicagoland area...I'm not sure I'd want that pressure. At the same time, though, at the end of my career, I'd love to retire in Chicago. There's no place like it.
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