Interview with Scott Romonosky,
Great Lakes Sphinx

BIGGEST DADDY: Hello, Scott! Thanks for sitting down with us for an installment of Know Thy Enemy. So, there is no beating around the bush here. Near the bottom in all-time BDBL wins, and only one season over .500. How do you get fans to come out to see you guys?

SCOTT ROMONOSKY: Free beer.

BD: Unfortunately, you and your management has had high hopes the last few years, and it hadn't worked out. Why is that?

SR: My pitching staffs have never performed in the BDBL like they did in MLB. And it�s not even close.

BD: So, lets focus on 2011. What is the game-plan for this year?

SR: 4 stud starters and a balanced offense.

BD: Are you pleased with your off-season activity so far?

SR: For the most part. I loved getting Brett Myers as my #4 starter. Also, I think David Wright will return to form (I realize that�s the minority opinion). My biggest weakness is the bullpen.

BD: Was it a mistake to spend all that money for Johan?

SR: Based on the fact his BDBL #s were much worse than MLB, the answer is yes. If DMB didn�t always screw me over on pitching stats he probably would�ve been worth the money.

BD: So what's new with you and your family these days? Living in the Chicago suburbs still?

SR: Yes, we live in Downers Grove, about 20 miles west of Chicago. Nothing much is new. Just enjoying being a father to my wonderful twin girls!

BD: What will it take to get you to another BDBL weekend?

SR: That�s a good question. I�ve only been to the one in my hometown and I really don�t have any good excuses other than in 2007 when my daughters were born. I�m going to try to make it this year.

BD: Tell us about your thoughts on Ron Santo.

SR: Ron Santo was the biggest Cubs fan on the planet. His passion on the radio spoke to the everyman and I�ll miss him on the broadcasts this year. I think it�s a damn shame he�s not in the Hall of Fame. As of the last Veterans Committee vote, Bill James had Santo rated as the best player not in the HOF. Even though it won�t mean nearly as much, I hope he gets in next year.

BD: Tell us about what it�s like being a Cubs fan. Will they EVER win?

SR: What�s it like being a Cubs fan? Go pound your head against the wall a few times and then repeat.

BD: Getting back to the BDBL, would you ever want to switch divisions?

SR: Sure, why not? I need to get away from the Evil Empire.

BD: Is there a secret to mastering DMB or is it simply about getting the best player? In other words, does the random scenario generator reign supreme?

SR: If there�s a secret I haven�t figured it out yet.

BD: What baseball stadium would you really like to go see, that you haven't seen yet?

SR: Fenway Park. The Cubs are playing a series there this season so I might grab a few buddies and head to Boston for the weekend.

BD: Are you planning on trying to raise your daughters to be Cubs fans, or just see if it happens naturally?

SR: You can�t wait for things to happen naturally. You have to impose your will if you want things to turn out right.

BD: Gibson's or Kuma's Corner?

SR: I�ve never heard of Kuma�s Corner so I�ll have to go with Gibson�s.

BD: Giordano's or Portillo's?

SR: Portillo�s. Great Italian Beef and Grilled Chicken, plus I�m a Gino�s East man, not a Giordano�s man.

BD: Potbelly or Jimmy Johns?

SR: Potbelly! No question.

BD: O'Hare or Midway?

SR: Midway. Much less crowded.

BD: The Foundy or Walter Payton's Roundhouse?

SR: The Foundry. I love the huge wall of TVs.

BD: 1998 Cubs or 2008 Cubs?

SR: 1998 Cubs. The 2008 Cubs were the better team but I had more fun during the �98 season.