Kobe Bryant dropped a bombshell on the rest of the NBA when he announced on ESPN Radio in New York that he would like to be traded. However, he had a slight change of heart on another radio show, saying that he "hopes to get things worked out" to stay in Los Angeles. The questions are: Will Kobe stay in Los Angeles? Who would be willing to deal for Kobe Bryant? What would Los Angeles consider to be fair value for a player like Kobe?
Obvoiously teams like Minnesota should be in the "Kobe Bryant Sweepstakes." I started to imagine Kevin Garnett in a Laker uniform, but now we may have to imagine Kobe in a Timberwolves Jersey. New Jersey also could go after Kobe if they lose Vince Carter or Jason Kidd.
Los Angeles didn't get fair value for Shaquille O'Neal, and they will definitely will make sure they don't get a repeat performance with Kobe Bryant.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
(MLB) Clemens could not return at a better time, but will he solve the Yankees Troubles?
Roger Clemens made his final start in the minor leagues on Monday, and he will no doubt be starting for the Yankees soon, that is not the question. The question is: Will the Yankees finally wake up and try to make an improbable comeback against their hated rival, the Red Sox? In April, the problem with the Yankees was that they had no pitching, they had the offense, but they had no pitching. What a difference a month makes! Now the Yankees have the pitching, no doubt, with the return of Clemens, but Now they have no offense! A-Rod, Matsui, Jeter, Abreu are all ice cold, and this is the heart of the Yankee order! However the Red Sox are Red Hot, and they are NOT going to relinquish their lead in the American League East, meaning the Yankees will be out of the playoffs for the first time in the Joe Torre era. The Joe Torre era of the Yankees will be over when they fail to make the playoffs. To those who do not think this is possible, I urge you to remember October of last year, when the Yankees made the playoffs and were swept by the eventual American League Champion Detroit Tigers. The days afterwards were filled with reports that Joe Torre would be fired and that Lou Pinella would become the new Manager of the Yankees. Torre was not fired, and Pinella is now with stuck with the same old Chicago Cubs. Torre will get the Donald Trump Treatment from the slowly fading George Steinbrenner, and that raises many more questions: who would replace Torre? Would Roger Clemens retire and actually mean it? Would Jason Giambi still be on the Yankees, or would his contract be voided for opening his mouth about steroids?
Many questions in the Bronx right now, and we should get an answer to them all by Opening Day of Next Year.
Many questions in the Bronx right now, and we should get an answer to them all by Opening Day of Next Year.
Sunday, May 27, 2007
(NFL) KC (for now) QB Green Stuck (for now) in KC
For now, Quarterback Trent Green is not going to Miami. He is stuck in the middle between Kansas City and Miami trade talks. This whole deal seems to hinge whether the draft pick Kansas City sends is a sixth round pick or a conditional one. Trent Green did not want his role or paycheck in Kansas City reduced, and Kanasas City then decided to try and shop him, with Miami being the closest to making a deal.
Currently Miami and Kansas City are eyeball to eyeball, waiting for someone to blink.
Currently Miami and Kansas City are eyeball to eyeball, waiting for someone to blink.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
(NBA) Draft Lottery Selection not good for NBA
The NBA Draft Lottery was last night, and there were some real suprises. The First Pick in The NBA Draft fell to the Portland TrailBlazers, and the Blazers are certainly going to take Ohio State Center Greg Oden. The Blazers already have NBA Rookie of the Year Brandon Roy, and they are now going to add Greg Oden. The Second Pick in The NBA Draft fell to The Seattle Supersonics, and they are certainly going to take Texas Forward Kevin Durant, who will be looked upon as the savior of the Sonics staying in Seattle. Ray Allen is finally going to get some help.
This is good for their respective teams and all, but I do have a slight problem with it. Both Portland and Seattle are out in the west, and many people wanting to see Oden and Durant on a national scale may not be able to because they may already be in bed. If you can stay up late to watch Kevin Durant and Greg Oden, you should, because they are going to bring a lot of excitement to their teams this year and in the years to come.
This is good for their respective teams and all, but I do have a slight problem with it. Both Portland and Seattle are out in the west, and many people wanting to see Oden and Durant on a national scale may not be able to because they may already be in bed. If you can stay up late to watch Kevin Durant and Greg Oden, you should, because they are going to bring a lot of excitement to their teams this year and in the years to come.
Saturday, May 19, 2007
(MLB) "Around The Bases" May 19, 2007
The Chicago Cubs took the second of three games from the White Sox today, defeating the White Sox 11 to 6. The Cubs tied things up in the fifth inning as Cubs catcher Michael Barrett hit a homerun to tie the game at 3. The Cubs good luck continued that inning as Jason Marquis, the Pitcher, hit a homerun to straight away centerfield (yes, the pitcher.) However, the Sox came back to tie the game on a two run homerun by Joe Crede. The White Sox took the lead in the eighth inning as Paul Konerko hit a solo homerun. The Cubs tied the game in the bottom of the eighth inning as Alfonso Soriano hit one into centerfield to tie the game at 6. The Cubs continued to have good fortune, as Aramis Ramirez would drive in Soriano with an RBI Double to give the Cubs a 7 to 6 lead. The Cubs then increased their lead to 8 to 6 as Michael Barrett reached base on an infield single, driving in Aramis Ramirez. The Clincher for the Cubs came in the eighth when the Cubs had the bases loaded and up stepped Derrek Lee, who wasn't supposed to be playing until Tuesday. Anyway, he stepped up with the bases loaded and hit a grand slam, putting the game away, and the Cubs are victorious in Wrigley 11 to 6.
Almost as exiting was the New York version of the "Crosstown Showdown", as David Wright hit two home runs for the New York Mets and the Yankees were playing some terrible defense, as they had three errors in the game. The Mets won 10-7.
The Houston Astros defeated the Texas Rangers 6 to 1, evening up "The battle of Texas."
The second game of the rematch of the 2006 World Series was a lot closer than yesterday, but the Tigers still defeated the Cardinals 8 to 7.
The Marlins defeated Tampa Bay 7 to 2 in "The Battle of Florida"
Almost as exiting was the New York version of the "Crosstown Showdown", as David Wright hit two home runs for the New York Mets and the Yankees were playing some terrible defense, as they had three errors in the game. The Mets won 10-7.
The Houston Astros defeated the Texas Rangers 6 to 1, evening up "The battle of Texas."
The second game of the rematch of the 2006 World Series was a lot closer than yesterday, but the Tigers still defeated the Cardinals 8 to 7.
The Marlins defeated Tampa Bay 7 to 2 in "The Battle of Florida"
(NBA) Spurs play Jazz in Western Conference Finals: Cavaliers play Pistons in Eastern Conference Finals
The San Antonio Spurs put the knockout punch on the Phoenix Suns last night, defeating the Suns 114-106. Manu Ginobili, Tim Duncan, and Tony Parker came alive last night, with Ginobili leading the team with 38 points, and the Spurs had a twenty point lead late in the fourth quarter, but the Suns cut the defecit to five points before the Spurs banged in another three to officially put away the game. The Spurs will play the Utah Jazz in the Western Conference Finals. The Jazz defeated the Houston Rockets in seven games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the New Jersy Nets 88-72, as LeBron James will lead his Cavaliers against the Detroit Pistons, who finally put the Bulls away in Chicago during game six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the New Jersy Nets 88-72, as LeBron James will lead his Cavaliers against the Detroit Pistons, who finally put the Bulls away in Chicago during game six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
(MLB) "Around The Bases" May 18,2007
Here is a recap of a lot of great Interleague Play Friday.
The Battle of Chicago got under way yesterday as the Chicago Cubs defeated their crosstown American League rivals from the South Side, the White Sox, by the final score 0f 6-3. The Cubs play the Sox today and Sunday as the first of several meetings between these two teams.
The Battle of New York got in full swing as the Mets defeated the Yankees 3-2 as Endy Chavez hit the go ahead homerun off of Yankee Starter Andy Pettite. The battle of New York continues this weekend, as the Yankees will try to salvage the rest of this series.
The Battle of Los Angeles (okay, so only one of the teams actually plays in Los Angeles, I know), the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (formerly the Anaheim Angels) rocked Los Angeles Dodgers starter Brad Penny for eight runs, and the Angels are victorious 9-1.
In a rematch of last year's World Series, the Detroit Tigers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 14-4.
Former Oakland Athletics starter Barry Zito was rocked for seven runs and six hits in four innings, and the Athletics defeated the San Francisco Giants 15-3.
In the battle of Ohio, The Cleveland Indians defeated the Cincinnati Reds 9 to 4 at "The Jake" in Cleveland.
In the battle of Texas, the Texas Rangers defeated their Texas rival Houston Astros 7-4.
The Atlanta Braves and the Boston Red Sox was rained out Friday and will be made up Saturday as a day/night doubleheader.
The Battle of Chicago got under way yesterday as the Chicago Cubs defeated their crosstown American League rivals from the South Side, the White Sox, by the final score 0f 6-3. The Cubs play the Sox today and Sunday as the first of several meetings between these two teams.
The Battle of New York got in full swing as the Mets defeated the Yankees 3-2 as Endy Chavez hit the go ahead homerun off of Yankee Starter Andy Pettite. The battle of New York continues this weekend, as the Yankees will try to salvage the rest of this series.
The Battle of Los Angeles (okay, so only one of the teams actually plays in Los Angeles, I know), the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (formerly the Anaheim Angels) rocked Los Angeles Dodgers starter Brad Penny for eight runs, and the Angels are victorious 9-1.
In a rematch of last year's World Series, the Detroit Tigers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 14-4.
Former Oakland Athletics starter Barry Zito was rocked for seven runs and six hits in four innings, and the Athletics defeated the San Francisco Giants 15-3.
In the battle of Ohio, The Cleveland Indians defeated the Cincinnati Reds 9 to 4 at "The Jake" in Cleveland.
In the battle of Texas, the Texas Rangers defeated their Texas rival Houston Astros 7-4.
The Atlanta Braves and the Boston Red Sox was rained out Friday and will be made up Saturday as a day/night doubleheader.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
(MLB) "Around The Bases" May 15,2007
The Chicago Cubs suffered a bullpen meltdown yesterday as the bullpen walked home the tying and winning runs. The Cubs came back with a vengenance, destroying the New York Mets 10 to 1. Carlos Zambrano got his fourth win of the season, and the Cubs are one game below 500.
Detroit defeated the Red Sox 7 to 1, as Tim Wakefield was rocked for four runs in the third inning, and that ended up becoming the clincher.
The Texas Rangers lost to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 4 to 3 in the tenth inning.
Randy Johnson looked like "The Big Unit" of old tonight, as he held the Colorado Rockies to just one hit through six innings, and had nine strikeouts in homerun friendly Coors Field in Denver.
The New York Yankees are on the road on the South Side of Chicago, and they will have to wait until tomorrow to get their game against the White Sox started, as this game is in a Rain Delay.
Detroit defeated the Red Sox 7 to 1, as Tim Wakefield was rocked for four runs in the third inning, and that ended up becoming the clincher.
The Texas Rangers lost to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 4 to 3 in the tenth inning.
Randy Johnson looked like "The Big Unit" of old tonight, as he held the Colorado Rockies to just one hit through six innings, and had nine strikeouts in homerun friendly Coors Field in Denver.
The New York Yankees are on the road on the South Side of Chicago, and they will have to wait until tomorrow to get their game against the White Sox started, as this game is in a Rain Delay.
Monday, May 14, 2007
(MLB) "Around The Bases" May 14, 2007
The Chicago Cubs had a 4 to 2 lead and were one out away from winning, but Michael Wuertz walked three consecutive batters, bringing the tying and winning runs home, and the Mets defeat the Cubs 6 to 5.
Boston defeated Detroit 7 to 1, as Boston Starter Daisuke Mastuzaka pitched his first complete game at Fenway Park in Boston.
The day after The Texas Rangers defeated the Los Angeles Angels on a walkoff homerun, the Angels finish the series by destorying their division rival 7 to 2 on the road in Arlington.
Boston defeated Detroit 7 to 1, as Boston Starter Daisuke Mastuzaka pitched his first complete game at Fenway Park in Boston.
The day after The Texas Rangers defeated the Los Angeles Angels on a walkoff homerun, the Angels finish the series by destorying their division rival 7 to 2 on the road in Arlington.
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
The Dorkiest Sayings of Pastor Robert... Now on "The Power Zone!"
These are, by far, the dorkiest sayings of Pastor Robert. Since I expect to him to say more dorky things, this list is subject to change and be updated.
Here is The Best of the Best of The Dorkiest Sayings of Pastor Robert. Pastor Robert would be the first one inducted into the "Dorkiest Saying Hall of Fame" and here is my evidence.
Anyway, here goes:
5. "I've lived almost twice my normal life expectancy.
4. "I was a Braves fan,but to get people mad, I started saying I was a Yankee Fan."
3."The Yankees have won more titles than anyone in National Baseball League History."
2. "This is the Year of the Yankees."
1. "There is no I in team, but there is an I in CSI."
Here is The Best of the Best of The Dorkiest Sayings of Pastor Robert. Pastor Robert would be the first one inducted into the "Dorkiest Saying Hall of Fame" and here is my evidence.
Anyway, here goes:
5. "I've lived almost twice my normal life expectancy.
4. "I was a Braves fan,but to get people mad, I started saying I was a Yankee Fan."
3."The Yankees have won more titles than anyone in National Baseball League History."
2. "This is the Year of the Yankees."
1. "There is no I in team, but there is an I in CSI."
Sunday, May 6, 2007
Roger Clemens signs with Yankees
Roger Clemens may just keep pitching until he is fifty. Clemens announced to the Yankee Stadium crowd watching the Yankees play the Mariners that he was returning to Yankee Pinstripes this season, and he hopes to start pitching again by the end of the month.
This is kind of suprising, but it also is not. Look, we all know that George Steinbrenner loves to throw money at people. He threw money at Johnny Damon to lure him away from the Red Sox. He threw money at Andy Pettite to lure him away from Houston and get him homesick to return to Yankee Stadium, and now Steinbrenner has not only thrown money at Clemens to get him to return to the Bronx, but now Steinbrenner has reminded Clemens that his BFF Andy Pettite is no longer in Houston.
Roger Clemens instantly improves this tattered, shredded, Yankee Rotation. Clemens improves the Pitching Rotation of every team in the Majors. His knowledge of how to get a batter to swing and miss three times in a row is easily the reason he is the greatest right hander in the history of the game.
The Rocket has landed in New York. Can he land the Yankees the coveted World Series Pennant?
This is kind of suprising, but it also is not. Look, we all know that George Steinbrenner loves to throw money at people. He threw money at Johnny Damon to lure him away from the Red Sox. He threw money at Andy Pettite to lure him away from Houston and get him homesick to return to Yankee Stadium, and now Steinbrenner has not only thrown money at Clemens to get him to return to the Bronx, but now Steinbrenner has reminded Clemens that his BFF Andy Pettite is no longer in Houston.
Roger Clemens instantly improves this tattered, shredded, Yankee Rotation. Clemens improves the Pitching Rotation of every team in the Majors. His knowledge of how to get a batter to swing and miss three times in a row is easily the reason he is the greatest right hander in the history of the game.
The Rocket has landed in New York. Can he land the Yankees the coveted World Series Pennant?
(NBA) Warriors and Jazz advance: Spurs win game 1
The Golden State Warriors pulled off one of the biggest upsets in NBA History, as they defeated the Dallas Mavericks at home in Oakland. Back to my earlier blog post, the two things I said, "The warrors are a different team at home" and "Contain Dirk, and your chances to win incraese." came true. The Warriors fed off the energy of that home crowd, and refused to let the Mavericks take them to Dallas to play the next game.
Tracy McGrady said "If we do not win this series, it is on me." Normally, star athletes try to pass the buck and say "Don't blame me." T-Mac does the exact opposite, and the Rockets hope to advance to the playoffs next year, although there are many questions that have yet to be answered. The Jazz eliminated the Rockets in Game Seven.
The San Antonio Spurs, the only Texas team remaining in the postseason, won an unbelievable game 1 against the Phoenix Suns, with both teams putting up over 100 points in a good, old fashioned shootout, as the Spurs did not put it away until the very end.
Game Two is Saturday in San Antonio.
Tracy McGrady said "If we do not win this series, it is on me." Normally, star athletes try to pass the buck and say "Don't blame me." T-Mac does the exact opposite, and the Rockets hope to advance to the playoffs next year, although there are many questions that have yet to be answered. The Jazz eliminated the Rockets in Game Seven.
The San Antonio Spurs, the only Texas team remaining in the postseason, won an unbelievable game 1 against the Phoenix Suns, with both teams putting up over 100 points in a good, old fashioned shootout, as the Spurs did not put it away until the very end.
Game Two is Saturday in San Antonio.
Thursday, May 3, 2007
(NBA) Mavericks could be knocked out by the Warrors tonight
The Dallas Mavericks, heralded by many as the best team in basketball, could be eliminated from further postseason play tonight by the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors in front of their fans tonight. I think we have learned two things from this series
1: The Warriors are a much different (and better) team in front of the home crowd.
Does home court advantage matter? Ask Golden State that and I'm sure they would undoubtedly say "yes." Golden State was feeding off the energy of their home crowd. All of their shots were falling, and the defense was relentless, refusing to let Dirk Nowitski or Jason Terry score many points, and if you take them away, the Mavericks are just not the same team.
2. The Mavericks were "ressurected" in Game Five by Dirk Nowitski.
Two minutes were remaining in Game Five and the Golden State Warriors had aon 9 point lead and looked like they were going to pull the amazing upset, but Dirk Nowitski and the Mavericks came alive, going on a 15 -0 run, with Dirk scoring 12 of the 15, and Dallas manages to stave off elimination for one more night.
Game six is tonight in Oakland, and the Mavericks will have to win the next two games if they want to advance.
Also tonight, the Utah Jazz play the Houston Rockets in game six of the series, as the winner of the series will go on to play the San Antonio Spurs.
1: The Warriors are a much different (and better) team in front of the home crowd.
Does home court advantage matter? Ask Golden State that and I'm sure they would undoubtedly say "yes." Golden State was feeding off the energy of their home crowd. All of their shots were falling, and the defense was relentless, refusing to let Dirk Nowitski or Jason Terry score many points, and if you take them away, the Mavericks are just not the same team.
2. The Mavericks were "ressurected" in Game Five by Dirk Nowitski.
Two minutes were remaining in Game Five and the Golden State Warriors had aon 9 point lead and looked like they were going to pull the amazing upset, but Dirk Nowitski and the Mavericks came alive, going on a 15 -0 run, with Dirk scoring 12 of the 15, and Dallas manages to stave off elimination for one more night.
Game six is tonight in Oakland, and the Mavericks will have to win the next two games if they want to advance.
Also tonight, the Utah Jazz play the Houston Rockets in game six of the series, as the winner of the series will go on to play the San Antonio Spurs.
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
(MLB) May 1, 2007 MLB Roundup
The New York Yankees are currently beating down the Texas Rangers. Yankee Phenom pitcher Phillip Hughes, called by many the Future Ace of the Yankees, had a no hitter through seven innings before leaving the game with a hamstring injury, and the Yankees lead the Rangers by the score of nine to one.
Alfonso Soriano played in Yankee pinstripes for three years, and will be playing in Cubbie Pinstripes for the next seven years. Soriano hit his first homerun of the season to give the Cubs an early 1-0 lead. Also homering for the Cubs, former New York Met Cliff Floyd, and former Minnesota Twin Jacque Jones, and the Cubs have a narrow 6-5 lead in the bottom of the seventh inning, as this game is currently in a rain delay.
Alfonso Soriano played in Yankee pinstripes for three years, and will be playing in Cubbie Pinstripes for the next seven years. Soriano hit his first homerun of the season to give the Cubs an early 1-0 lead. Also homering for the Cubs, former New York Met Cliff Floyd, and former Minnesota Twin Jacque Jones, and the Cubs have a narrow 6-5 lead in the bottom of the seventh inning, as this game is currently in a rain delay.
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