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I was going to do a review of the first week or so of the baseball season but really, has there been anything to write home about? Maybe how the Marlins are playing but honestly, I thought they were going to be good. Cleveland has been bad and that's surprising but I am a positive guy so I don't think I am going to point that out with a whole post. Other then that it's been a pretty ho-hum start to the season.
So, I heard another story yesterday that really surprised me and I really don't know what to think about it. Florida International announced yesterday that they had hired Isiah Thomas as their head basketball coach. At first I was like what? That's ridiculous, why would either parties agree to this? I thought about it and I realized it may not be a lose lose.
First, for FIU, this is a splash. This is a way to give themselves some sort of edge against they teams they may play. Isiah is a huge name but I'm worried that it was a huge name back in the 80's and 90's and the players he is going to be recruiting aren't really going to know what is in front of them. He will be able to sell to the parents but again, its FIU, so really what is he going to be going after.
For Isiah, however, there is much more risk. I know he wanted to get out of New York because of EVERYTHING that happened but it's FIU. You aren't going to have good players and if you fail, where do you go next? You have never coached college kids and even though you were horrible in the NBA, college is a whole different animal. If you were going to take a college job, why would it be this one?
I just don't know if it was the smartest move for Isiah and I know he will have a chance to answer all my questions. I guess this is what we should've expected from him and I wish him all the best but I would advise him to not expect much!
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
NHL Playoffs Start Wednesday
Surely many of you don't care about the NHL. Although I don't understand how people think hockey is boring and yet they watch a basketball or baseball game but either way...
The NHL playoffs start Wednesday and it is going to be great. If you live near a hockey team (minor or pro) and that team is in the playoffs...GO TO A GAME!!
NOTHING is better than playoff hockey. Hell there are some regular season games that I can't even watch but I can watch just about any game in the playoffs.
The intensity, the desire, the tradition, it is all there in the postseason. In Washington you will have playoff mohawks and most other teams will have playoff beards.
You get Philly vs Pittsburgh in the first round! Are you kidding me!! This is going to be a physical hate filled series.
Oh and Montreal vs Boston....HUGE!!
Really all of the series have some intrigue in my opinion. And I don't see a single series that will be a sweep.
Surely most of you out there won't tune in for a minute unless it is a famous player doing something like Alexander Ovechkin scoring some amazing goal but you will be missing out.
There is NO BETTER playoff in sports and absolutely no better trophy than Lord Stanley's Cup!
Friday, April 10, 2009
Read This!!
If you read nothing else today at least read this!
From Matt Clapp over at Sharapovas Thigh
Remembering the Best Friend I Ever Had
And for everyone out there please keep in mind that if you drink and drive you are risking everyone's life around you. It isn't you anyone is worried about...it's the car full of strangers that you could run into that people are worried about.
PLEASE PLEASE don't drink and drive....call a friend, walk, take a taxi, or just don't drink if you have to drive. There is absolutely no reason for this kind of thing to happen.
From Matt Clapp over at Sharapovas Thigh
Remembering the Best Friend I Ever Had
And for everyone out there please keep in mind that if you drink and drive you are risking everyone's life around you. It isn't you anyone is worried about...it's the car full of strangers that you could run into that people are worried about.
PLEASE PLEASE don't drink and drive....call a friend, walk, take a taxi, or just don't drink if you have to drive. There is absolutely no reason for this kind of thing to happen.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
American League Preview
Ok, I know you are all going to say, "How can you put your preview up after the season has started?" Let's be honest with ourselves, it's at most two games into a 162 game season. Really, does me watching the first game of the season really give me an edge in making my prediction, I don't think so! I mean really, there has already been a game in Chicago postponed because of snow. The Orioles actually beat the Yankees and well, the Rangers blew out the Indians. If you really think the first two games have given me an advantage, you're crazy!
Let's get on with what I think or maybe hope is going to happen this year in the DH league!
AL East:
1. Boston Red Sox - 96-66
2. Tampa Bay Rays - 95-67
3. New York Yankees - 93-69
4. Toronto Blue Jays - 72-90
5. Baltimore Orioles - 62-100
The AL East may have 3 of the top 4 teams in baseball, but if not they are 3 of the top 5 teams are worst. This race is going to go down to the last weekend of the season. I really put the Yankees in third just because I think there is too many new faces and too many distractions for this team to win the division. I say that but I only predict them to lose the division by 3 games. The Red Sox, in my opinion, have the best rotation and arguably the best bullpen in the division. All three teams can hit so I think that will make the difference in the division win. I think the Rays will be serious again this year with all that talent and another year under their belt. David Price may be the difference maker in this division because if he comes up and is incredible like he was last year, they will have a top pitcher with less innings on his arm. As much as I hate it, I don't really think the other two teams are worth talking about. I hate it because I grew up a huge Cal Ripken Jr. fan and I would love for the Orioles to be good again.
AL Central:
1. Chicago White Sox - 85-77
2. Cleveland Indians - 84-78
3. Minnesota Twins - 82-80
4. Kansas City Royals - 76-86
5. Detroit Tigers - 72-90
This is the hardest division to predict. Like one the ESPN guys said, I could have this totally backwards and it wouldn't surprise anyone. I wouldn't surprise me if it doesn't even take 85 wins to win this division. Every team has a big question going into the season. For the White Sox its the starting Rotation. Oh wait, that is the question for every team in this division. I am really picking the Sox because I think with Jenks at the back end of the pen, I think they have the best bullpen. They also in my opinion have the best coach. Ozzie may be controversial but he gets the job done. Kansas City is a popular pick this year but really, I don't see it. The pitching staff is still really shaky, the lineup is still unproven and well the Soria is solid but that's about it for the pen. Jim Leyland may be the first coach to get fired this year unfortunately.
AL West:
1. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim or whatever their name is - 98-64
2. Texas Rangers - 85-77
3. Oakland A's - 84-76
4. Seattle Mariners - 63-99
As a Rangers fan I would love to say this division is now wide open. Again, let's be honest with ourselves here. The Rangers may start off fast but they will fade at the end of the season. If the A's get off to a good start they may be able to compete but their pitchers are soooo young. The Mariners may actually be worse then they were last year so let's forget about them right now. The Angels lost big Tex and K-Rod but they added Abreu and Fuentes to fill in. I know that's at least one step back but they could afford to take a step back or two and still win the division convincingly. I would love for this division to come down to the last week but I really don't see it happening in the next year or two.
Let's get on with what I think or maybe hope is going to happen this year in the DH league!
AL East:
1. Boston Red Sox - 96-66
2. Tampa Bay Rays - 95-67
3. New York Yankees - 93-69
4. Toronto Blue Jays - 72-90
5. Baltimore Orioles - 62-100
The AL East may have 3 of the top 4 teams in baseball, but if not they are 3 of the top 5 teams are worst. This race is going to go down to the last weekend of the season. I really put the Yankees in third just because I think there is too many new faces and too many distractions for this team to win the division. I say that but I only predict them to lose the division by 3 games. The Red Sox, in my opinion, have the best rotation and arguably the best bullpen in the division. All three teams can hit so I think that will make the difference in the division win. I think the Rays will be serious again this year with all that talent and another year under their belt. David Price may be the difference maker in this division because if he comes up and is incredible like he was last year, they will have a top pitcher with less innings on his arm. As much as I hate it, I don't really think the other two teams are worth talking about. I hate it because I grew up a huge Cal Ripken Jr. fan and I would love for the Orioles to be good again.
AL Central:
1. Chicago White Sox - 85-77
2. Cleveland Indians - 84-78
3. Minnesota Twins - 82-80
4. Kansas City Royals - 76-86
5. Detroit Tigers - 72-90
This is the hardest division to predict. Like one the ESPN guys said, I could have this totally backwards and it wouldn't surprise anyone. I wouldn't surprise me if it doesn't even take 85 wins to win this division. Every team has a big question going into the season. For the White Sox its the starting Rotation. Oh wait, that is the question for every team in this division. I am really picking the Sox because I think with Jenks at the back end of the pen, I think they have the best bullpen. They also in my opinion have the best coach. Ozzie may be controversial but he gets the job done. Kansas City is a popular pick this year but really, I don't see it. The pitching staff is still really shaky, the lineup is still unproven and well the Soria is solid but that's about it for the pen. Jim Leyland may be the first coach to get fired this year unfortunately.
AL West:
1. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim or whatever their name is - 98-64
2. Texas Rangers - 85-77
3. Oakland A's - 84-76
4. Seattle Mariners - 63-99
As a Rangers fan I would love to say this division is now wide open. Again, let's be honest with ourselves here. The Rangers may start off fast but they will fade at the end of the season. If the A's get off to a good start they may be able to compete but their pitchers are soooo young. The Mariners may actually be worse then they were last year so let's forget about them right now. The Angels lost big Tex and K-Rod but they added Abreu and Fuentes to fill in. I know that's at least one step back but they could afford to take a step back or two and still win the division convincingly. I would love for this division to come down to the last week but I really don't see it happening in the next year or two.
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