Dumbass Departing, Gate 14

Chip Caray was class on the way he left Chicago. But his comments to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution continue to show the real inards of this man.

"I have a little trouble understanding why [WGN] decided not to match [the Braves' offer] because they had the best ratings they've ever had this year. ... But I'm glad they didn't."

Yeah, the ratings were best because you were there. Not because the team had a ton of talent to watch. Not because they came off a good year last year. Not because expectations were high.

By the way, Chippy. What were the ratings like your other seven years?