The Part Where Cliff Lee Tells ESPN Guy to Shush Up

There’s this ESPN radio guy, Colin Cowherd (a name that is either made up or patently British, in which case, we can ignore everything he says because the British know jack about baseball), who claims Cliff Lee said he hates Texas, and phoned it in against the Orioles because he’s only showcasing his talent when the Rangers play elite teams, so he can get the heck out of here and just go play for a real team like the Yankees next season. He also said Lee hates the heat. Like there’s a pitcher out there somewhere that actually likes playing in 150 degree temperatures.

Well, Lee had some choice words for the possible limey, saying Cowherd is a lying liar who lies, and that if he has a source, he needs to produce it, because, well, he never said such a thing.

It does sound a little cockamamie. I mean, would it really be in Lee’s best interest – if he is interested in getting the heck out of here at the end of the season – to lose to lackluster teams?

Jim Schutze Gives Us a History Lesson on that Walkout

Elder statesman Jim Schutze breaks down the history behind Dallas property taxes, which led to the walkout by the six city council members yesterday. Interesting stuff.

What to Do in Dallas Tonight: Aug. 24

It’s Tuesday, and those of us who are old and/or boring enough to care about such things have cause to celebrate, for a cold front is on its way to North Texas. That said, we in Dallas have another reason to rejoice:

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Council Members Walk Out To Avoid Possible Tax Rate Vote

Yesterday, six Dallas city council members walked out of a meeting when they felt that Mayor Tom Leppert might be bucking for an early vote to set the tax rate. Some of them were definitely wanting the rate raised. Some were undecided and wanted an opportunity to study the issue more.

Mayor Tom says he has no idea where they got that idea.