Hello everyone! Hope you're staying cool in this hot time of the year. On to my thoughts on a few things going on in sports.
In the NBA the big story locally continues to be Lamar Odom. Is it just me or is this story seemingly getting just old. I'm sorry Lamar Odom is a decent player, but he is NOT going to be the difference maker in whether the Lakers win another championship next year or not. He is not an All Star! All we've ever heard about Odom is he has all this potential, but has he ever lived up to it? NO! He has flashes of brilliance but is not consistent enough to get upset over this contract situation. He was reportedly offered a 3 year 27 million dollar deal and said no. He would've been 32 and in the prime of his career when that contract expired and would've been in a great postion to win a few championships with the Lakers. I say if he's going to be this wishy washy over the number of years (he wants 5 Lakers offered 3) then go to Miami where he will crumble under the pressure of having to once again be the number 2 scorer on that team, which is something he had problems with here in LA with KOBE BRYANT! Lamar it's time for you to decide what's more important to you, the championships or the money? I hope he stays in LA but will not be losing any sleep if he goes back to Miami.
In MLB
With the trading deadline coming up this Friday there is a lot of speculation as to what the Dodgers and Angels are going to do. I really don't think the Dodgers should "mortgage the farm" to get Roy Halladay or Cliff Lee. I really don't think they should go after Cliff Lee period. He's a very good pitcher but then the Dodgers would have 3 left handed starters in their starting rotation and that could be a problem vs a team like ST. Louis or the Phillies, although that would help against the Phillies a little with Ryan Howard and Chase Utley.I'd like to see the Dodgers get some middle relief and the Angels do nothing as they are now getting healthy and playing well. Maybe they could use a bat, sound familiar, but I think they're in good shape. All in all I think Cliff Lee WILL get traded but Halladay will stay in Toronto!
In the NFL there are 2 topics that are burning up the air waves:
1) Michael Vick
With Michael Vick being released from prison and partialy reinstated by the NFL the question is should anyone sign him? I say they should if they think he will help their team! I have no problem with Vick being suspended by Roger Goodell (NFL Commisioner). I also don't think PETA should have ANY say as to what Michael Vick should do to satisfy them to leave him alone. What right does PETA have to tell anyone how to live? I have NO problem with ANYONE that wants to fight for animal rights, in fact I think everyone should do what they can to help animals. However I do NOT think that PETA or any other organization has any right to demand Michael Vick do anything to satisfy them except for his potential employer, THE NFL! Michael Vick has severed his debt to society now leave him alone, and if anyone does sign him then let him do what he does on the field. Boo or cheer if you want but let him play!
2) Bret Favre
I am so glad that Bret Favre has decided to stay retired. He should've stayed retired last year I'm just really tired of the drama of is he or isn't he? It's just so played out. He was a GREAT player and a 1st ballot Hall Of Famer, but it's time to go. If he doesn't want to put the time in then stay away. However I wouldn't be surprised if he is back in the NFL by seasons' end.
Lastly Wrestling
Night of Champions was very surprising to me! I did not expect any title changes right before Summerslam let alone 3! Congratulations to all the new Champions! I am also very surprised at how well the guest hosts for RAW have been doing. At first I thought it would be horrible but I am the first to admit I was wrong. It's been done very well! I'm glad to see Taz back on TV in TNA also. I can't wait to see where his storyline takes him. A big Welcome Back to Traci Brooks! I'm glad she's back! I'm also very intrigued to see where this Main Event Mafia vs Bobby Lashley storyline is going. Hernandez, Sting, Lashley, Mick Foley, and Beer Money vs the MEM will be great to see play out!
Take Care everyone!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
I'm Back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey everyone. Sorry it's been a while, but with the move and everything it's taken a while to get settled. Ok so here we go
On the NBA:
Congratulations to the Lakers for winning the Championship. They looked really good against Orlando. Is it me or did Dwight Howard look kind of ordinary in that series? I don't think he did anything to establish himself as the best center in the NBA today. I just wasn't impressed with him.
As far as ree agent signings and trades I love the Lakers signing of Ron Artest! I think he's going to give them that little bit of attitude they need. I also think this move will help free Kobe up a little defensively and allow him to be able to reelance a little more.
As far as other moves, I like Rasheed Wallace to Boston, Shaq to Cleveland and the Clippers getting rid of Zach Randolph. I don't think Trevor Ariza to Houston, Hedo Turkeglu to Toronto or Richard Jefferson to the Spurs were that good but we'll have to wait and see. And to Lamar Odom, sign your deal with the Lakers! He played great in the playoffs for the irst time in his career just in time to become a free agent. Hmmm, interesting. He has NEVER been consistent in his career and folds at big moments. If the Lakers are offering a deal in the 3 year 28 million dollar range he should sign. If not see ya Lamar and enjoy watching another victory parade here in LA next year.
On to MLB:
At the halfway point of the year the biggest surprise to me is the Dodgers having the best record in Baseball. I thought they would hit, but the pitching has been better than I thought. The bullpen has been great! Even without Manny the Dodgers have shown they could win. I expected Boston, The Yankees,and Tampa Bay to got at it in the AL East, but I didn't expect the Texas Rangers to play this well. When did Andruw Jones learn to hit again? He's my pick for AL comeback player of the year at this point. My hat's off to Mike Scoiscia and the Angels. With everything they have been through and they're still leading their division, that's a statement about that team and organization! Scoiscia is my pick for AL Manger of the Year. Here's to a great 2nd half!
I'm also very glad that the NFL starts later this month. How I've missed football!
In wrestling
I'm really glad that Tara (formerly Victoria in the WWE) is getting her chance to shine in TNA! I really felt that she was not used well in the last year or so in the WWE. I also really like a lot of the fueds that are going on. I love Chris Jericho vs Rey Mysterio! I thought The Miz and John Cena could've gone further. Jeff Hardy vs CM Punk has classic written all over it. I'm really bummed that Edge got hurt as I really love watching his matches! In TNA I like the Samoa Joe heel turn and Sting finally leaving The Main Event Mafia but what happened to the Front Line? When are going to see a group come together and fight them? Sting is an Obvious choice to lead a group now, but who will join him? AJ Styles, Jeff Jarrett, and Daniels? So it would basically be a trade of Joe for Sting? Not sure how that worked but I never bought Sting as a heel.
Lastly Harper's Island
If you saw this show then you'll understand how great it was. I loved how every week you had someone looking more and more like the killer and then something happening to make you think it was someone else. I did figure out it was Henry but really didn't like the storyline of John Wakfield being alive and the last 30 minutes of the finale being Henry holding Abbey hostage, her getting away twice and Henry proclaiming his love for his half sister. Didn't get that one. All in all however it was a great show! I can't wait to buy it on DVD.
That's all for now. Until next week.
Luis
On the NBA:
Congratulations to the Lakers for winning the Championship. They looked really good against Orlando. Is it me or did Dwight Howard look kind of ordinary in that series? I don't think he did anything to establish himself as the best center in the NBA today. I just wasn't impressed with him.
As far as ree agent signings and trades I love the Lakers signing of Ron Artest! I think he's going to give them that little bit of attitude they need. I also think this move will help free Kobe up a little defensively and allow him to be able to reelance a little more.
As far as other moves, I like Rasheed Wallace to Boston, Shaq to Cleveland and the Clippers getting rid of Zach Randolph. I don't think Trevor Ariza to Houston, Hedo Turkeglu to Toronto or Richard Jefferson to the Spurs were that good but we'll have to wait and see. And to Lamar Odom, sign your deal with the Lakers! He played great in the playoffs for the irst time in his career just in time to become a free agent. Hmmm, interesting. He has NEVER been consistent in his career and folds at big moments. If the Lakers are offering a deal in the 3 year 28 million dollar range he should sign. If not see ya Lamar and enjoy watching another victory parade here in LA next year.
On to MLB:
At the halfway point of the year the biggest surprise to me is the Dodgers having the best record in Baseball. I thought they would hit, but the pitching has been better than I thought. The bullpen has been great! Even without Manny the Dodgers have shown they could win. I expected Boston, The Yankees,and Tampa Bay to got at it in the AL East, but I didn't expect the Texas Rangers to play this well. When did Andruw Jones learn to hit again? He's my pick for AL comeback player of the year at this point. My hat's off to Mike Scoiscia and the Angels. With everything they have been through and they're still leading their division, that's a statement about that team and organization! Scoiscia is my pick for AL Manger of the Year. Here's to a great 2nd half!
I'm also very glad that the NFL starts later this month. How I've missed football!
In wrestling
I'm really glad that Tara (formerly Victoria in the WWE) is getting her chance to shine in TNA! I really felt that she was not used well in the last year or so in the WWE. I also really like a lot of the fueds that are going on. I love Chris Jericho vs Rey Mysterio! I thought The Miz and John Cena could've gone further. Jeff Hardy vs CM Punk has classic written all over it. I'm really bummed that Edge got hurt as I really love watching his matches! In TNA I like the Samoa Joe heel turn and Sting finally leaving The Main Event Mafia but what happened to the Front Line? When are going to see a group come together and fight them? Sting is an Obvious choice to lead a group now, but who will join him? AJ Styles, Jeff Jarrett, and Daniels? So it would basically be a trade of Joe for Sting? Not sure how that worked but I never bought Sting as a heel.
Lastly Harper's Island
If you saw this show then you'll understand how great it was. I loved how every week you had someone looking more and more like the killer and then something happening to make you think it was someone else. I did figure out it was Henry but really didn't like the storyline of John Wakfield being alive and the last 30 minutes of the finale being Henry holding Abbey hostage, her getting away twice and Henry proclaiming his love for his half sister. Didn't get that one. All in all however it was a great show! I can't wait to buy it on DVD.
That's all for now. Until next week.
Luis
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