If I had to name the most pompous, self-righteous and judgmental mainstream sportswriter around it would probably be Jeff Pearlman.  At the same time, Pearlman is also one of the most talented sportswriters around.  His pieces at Sports Illustrated and his personal blog are daily must-reads, no matter how much I disagree and am annoyed with what he is writing.  His article posted yesterday at SI.com about Mark McGwire being hired as the St. Louis Cardinals hitting coach fal...