Q & A (Part I)

Before I get started, here is my Euro 2008 semifinals preview in today's Tribune. I had Germany beating Spain in the final before the tournament, so I'm looking really good right about now. As always, some questions have been edited. So say McBride was on the Fire, in what ways would he change the dynamics with Blanco feeding him? And what do we lose, say if you were F. Klopas or Frank K.? - Bob If McBride joins the Fire, I think you would start seeing the team play a lot more balls in the air. He would make the Fire dangerous off of corner kicks, which has been a weakness of the team. Blanco is capable of getting him the ball where he needs it -- I just wonder how effective McBride would be if Mr. White got injured. If I'm Klopas, I would consider giving up Wilman Conde. I think he's one of the Fire's three best players and... [read full story]