Jay Mariotti of the Chicago Sun-Times has a piece today about the Brewers’ acquisition of CC Sabathia and what it means to the Cubs. Perhaps out of envy, he takes a few shots at the city of Milwaukee.

I understand, and even forgive, the statutory reference to Laverne and Shirley (and Lenny and Squiggy). But was it really necessary to refer to Milwaukee as “the frumpy hamlet to the north”? Twice?!

I would like to invite Mr. Mariotti for a visit — one that would extend beyond Miller Park. Actually, I’d like to make him eat that “frumpy,” as well as the frozen custard he imagines Bud Selig throwing up. Is that too hostile?