PLAYOFFS (NBA)
So far the NBA playoffs have gone somewhat as expected. Yes there were three opening game losses by the Spurs, Magic, and Lakers, but everyone was quick to blow that out of proportion. As a Laker fan, I am not concerned unless the series is 3 - 2 Hornets, and the Lakers are down 10 with thirty seconds to go on the road. It doesn't matter who you are, playing any team in a best of seven series is difficult to sweep four straight games. Move on with your lives if you really think these teams will get bounced in the first round. I think the biggest story so far has been how close every match-up has been to this point. Of the twenty or so games played so far, only three have been decided by more than 10 points. Moving forward to the second round, the drama should really pickup regardless of the match ups.PLAYOFFS (NHL)
Almost upstaging the NBA, the NHL playoffs have been just as good so far if not better. Despite one series that was a complete mismatch (Detroit sweeping Phoenix in 4), every other series has had some marquee moments and the chance for a major first round upset. Earlier this week I was in Philadelphia and can say that if the Flyers lose in the first round to Buffalo, the next images you will see of the city of Philadelphia will be those of rioters and fireballs. FOUR ACES WITH A JOKER
Speaking of the City of Brotherly Love, I attended my first Phillies game this past Monday night. Expecting to see a team that seem destined to win the whole thing, I came away with the notions that led to the title above and what was supposed to be a fully fleshed out post. Essentially, while the team is anything but struggling, they lean heavily on the first four pitchers in their rotation (The Aces) while juggling a handful of wildcards (The Joker). As the season rolls along the teams offense, health, fifth starter (currently Joe Blanton), and relief pitching and how they handle them will continue to be the wild card in the teams success. That said, with the exception of injury none of these are truly detrimental to the team at this point and they are still a favorite to represent the NL in the World Series as the season moves in to its second month.VIVA FOOTBALL
While nothing has been settled yet, it seems that peoples fears of no NFL this fall can be put to ease. With a court ruling forcing mediation, its only a matter of time now before the two sides come to some sort of agreement. While we may lose some mini camps, I don't think the lockout will infringe on the actual season and honestly never really have. Yes the owners make money regardless if football is played or not, but they stand to make a lot more when there is a season. At the end of the day all that matters is what makes them the most money. LOSS FOR WORDS
It's pretty ironic to title something "Loss For Words" and then write about it two seconds later, but that's pretty much where I stand with the current situation in the Dodgers front office. For those who dont know, Los Angeles Dodgers' owner Frank McCourt has been in a legal battle for ownership of the team with his wife after filing for divorce two years ago. The situation has become so bad, that this week Bud Selig and Major League Baseball seized control of the organization essentially to protect them from themselves. The New Orleans Hornets get taken over by their respective league. Not one of the most storied franchises in their sport, with a talented young nucleus and anything but money problems. The state of which the McCourts have run the Dodgers in to is shameful. After two straight NLDS appearances in '08 and '09, a legitimate window for this team to make a run at a title has seemingly closed. Hopefully the McCourts do right by the players and fans and sell the team as soon as possible to someone more responsible than themselves.So there you have it. One weeks worth of stories all rolled in to one. Next week should have a little more down time, allowing me the time write more full, daily posts.
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