The Suns Apparently Want to Play Dallas Maverick Basketball

The Phoenix Suns signed Steve Nash to a 5 year deal. It is paying him an average of 13 million a year. This is way overpaying a player that will be a defensive liability. 13 million dollars is a lot of money for a player who isn't athletic enough to dunk a basketball. Steve Nash is a very good point guard in the NBA. But, this move makes the Suns at best, the newest version of the Dallas Mavericks. This being said, they should make the playoffs in upcoming seasons. However, I do not feel like the signing of Nash does anything to get them past LA, Sacramento, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, or even Memphis. Good move Suns, you just paid 65 million to someone who will sell you real close to ZERO more tickets than you already would have sold. Two days ago the Suns were being talked about as having the best situation to improve in the NBA. They had a young nucleus, and a ton of cap space. Their best improvement they could do with 65 million dollars is a 30 year old PG who plays no defense.

The Tigers won, and Pudge hit .500 in June

The Tigers did not need a walk-off homer tonight. The first time I checked the score, the Tigers were losing 3-0. I was thinking to myself, I hope that the streak isn't over yet. The Tigers went on to score in every inning from that point on. Ivan Rodriguez hit .500 for the month of June. That is amazing. The team is absolutely rolling right now. I am looking for them to keep the hitting up. They have been facing lessor opponents lately than in upcoming weeks, so, they will need to hit the ball well for the next couple of weeks to continue to get closer to first in the AL Central. Well, I asked for the Tigers to pass the Indians this week. We are now tied with the Indians. A win tomorrow in the series finale will give the Tigers third place in the Central. Let's get past the Indians, and work on the Twinnies, and the other Chicago team. I don't remember their name :)

How 'Bout Them Tigers!!!

THREE STRAIGHT WALK-OFF HOMERUN WINS!!!!First, it was Eric Munson. Then, it was Carlos Pena. Tonight, it was Dmitri in the 11th. I know there will be people out there who say that I am getting way too excited about a team that is still under the .500 mark. Here's the thing. The Tigers give the fans (like me, Big Papa, and the DH) a little bit of hope. We are only 5 games out of first place in the AL Central. Yes, I know that the Tigers have glaring weaknesses. But, we also have glaring strengths. We have a wonderful team filled with players that play the game as a team. This team reminds me of the Pistons a few years ago. Please, please, Mike Illitch keep this team together and add around them. I don't care what anybody says, with the turnaround of the Tigers; Pudge Rodriguez and his .374 BA is the first half AL MVP.

The Nets have a BIG decision ahead of them

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The Nets are being forced with a major decision. If they are not able to throw Scary Skittles (Kittles) on somebody then they may have to choose between Jason Kidd and Kenyon Martin. It is very unlikely they will be able to keep Kittles, Kenyon, and Kidd. At least one of these will be forced to leave. The Nets, of course, hope that they can have someone take Kittles and his ten million dollar salary. That probably will not happen.

Personally, I hate the Nets. I hope they blow this franchise up with their upcoming decisions. I am glad I am not the one making these decisions. Who would you keep? The wonderfully athletic and younger KMART or the best PG in basketball since Magic Johnson?? Comment Below!!!!

Monday Morning Fantasy Round-Up

These are stats from the previous week of fantasy baseball

The Top Hitters:

Carl Crawford 10/27 2 HR 9 RBI 3 Steals
Paul Konerko 9/26 4 HR 11 RBI
Ben Broussard 9/20 2 HR 12 RBI
David Ortiz 11/25 4 HR 9 RBI
Adrian Beltre 12/27 3 HR 10 RBI


The Shitty Hitters:

Ken Griffey Jr 1/26 0 RBI
Po Lo Duca 2/21 1 RBI
Jeremy Burnitz 3/21 0 RBI
Preston Wilson 1/19 0 RBI
Jeremy Giambi 1/14 0 RBI


The Top Pitchers:

Roy Oswalt 2 wins 16IP 14K 1.69 ERA 0.81 WHIP
Curt Schilling 2 wins 13IP 12K 2.77 ERA 1.08 WHIP
Oliver Perez 1 win 8IP 13K 0.00 ERA 0.86 WHIP
Doug Davis 2 wins 13IP 12K 2.70 ERA 1.35 WHIP
Joe Nathan 3 Saves 0.00 ERA 0.67 WHIP

The Shitty Pitchers:

Jose Lima 4IP 18.00 ERA
Ted Lilly 3IP 18.00 ERA
Dontreezee 4IP 13.50 ERA
Jose Jimenez 2IP 19 ERA
Billy Wagner 2IP 18 ERA

Nice Weekend Boys!!!

I live in Tucson AZ. That being said, I get to see real close to zero Tiger's baseball games. This weekend I was lucky enough to catch two great Tiger's games due to the fact that they had a series against the Dbacks. Yesterday, the Tigers were losing 5-2 the first time I caught the score. They then decided to tie the game immediately, and then in the following inning give up a run to the Dbacks. Omar Infante hit a game tying homer, and in the ninth inning Eric Munson hit the longest HR in Comerica park history to win the game walk off style.

On Sunday, the Tigers were tied 5-5 in the ninth with 2 outs. Then, Carlos Pena decided he would hit a walk off Grand Slam. I hope that this did a whole bunch for the confidence of the team.

I also wish that the owner of the team had even a smidge of love for the Tigers. We are only about 5 games out of first place in the winnable AL Central divison. But, instead of going out and getting someone to help us possibly win the division we will most likely trade away players to help someone else possibly make a run at the playoffs. GO TIGERS!!!!! lets win some games against Cleveland and pass them in the standings.