Hey folks:
After a couple of days of much-needed R&R, here are a few thoughts about the recent happenings in sports.
-- I think it's become very clear that while the Mets MIGHT not have enough to beat the best teams in the American League (Red Sox, Tigers, etc.) they have proven time and time again that they are CLEARLY the best team in the National League. I know a lot of my Mets' friends will think I'm trying to put a jinx on the Mets here, but the Amazins not making it to a World Series COULD be almost as big a disappointment as the Yanks not making the playoffs.
-- And speaking of the Yanks, is it panic time for us pinstripe followers? Could they have had a more pitiful road trip? Coming off Friday night's win against the Orioles, the Yanks are going to need a big homestand heading into the All-Star break to stay afloat. Problem is, three of those games in this homestand are against the Angels and you all know how the Yanks do against them.
-- Is it just me, or did Isiah Thomas finally do something right for the Knicks on NBA draft day? Getting Zach Randolph should provide New York the toughness in the frontcourt Eddy Curry hasn't given. And getting rid of Steve Francis, who I always thought was overrated, was equally as big as getting a solid big man.
-- I'm pretty pleased with my Nets getting Sean Williams. One thing the Nets have lacked in the Jason Kidd era is that guy inside to get rebounds, block shots, do the dirty work. Nenad Krstic isn't bad in the middle, but he's more of a scorer, where as Williams -- provided he keeps his head on straight -- could give New Jersey that toughness.
-- The Nets will be just fine as long as they can get Vince Carter re-signed after he expectedly opts out of his contract. Having the trio of Kidd, Carter and Richard Jefferson, along with Krstic and Williams will give us Nets' fans a lot to be excited about.
-- Going back tot Mets for a second, are we in the media that desperate than to dig up non-stories (as far as I'm concerned) about Paul Lo Duca and his supposed racist comments. First of all, let me say, I'm not a Paul Lo Duca fan. Quite honestly, I think he's a hot-headed punk, but when he made the comments about other guys on the team who should be talking to the media and then saying they all speak English, I mean, come on, let's not blow things out of proportion for a story.
-- Finally, back to the Yanks, can we please, PLEASE get Kyle Farnsworth out of here? To show up Joe Torre the way he did Friday night after getting taken out of the game for Mariano Rivera goes far beyond unprofessional. Hey, Kyle, worry about getting a 1-2-3 inning before worrying about getting taken out in the middle of one.
That's it for now. Take care and God bless.