I think the Phoenix Suns 6-1 start is one of the biggest surprises of the season thus far.  They are a team in flux having traded away Shaq and returning to their full out run-and-gun roots but they are play really well.  Now they have had the luxury of playing the Clippers, Warriors and Timberwolves.  But they have also beat both Miami and Boston on the road. Going into this game I think you can look at it one of two ways. The Sixers will face another team that prefers to take it easy on de... Read Full Story

If the Phillies are to make a splash in the free agent market, it certainly seems like it will come at 3B, after they declined a relatively cheap option ($5 million) on Pedro Feliz. I think it was the right move, and with the market for 3B fairly robust, it gives us a chance to fill the one hole we had in our line-up in the playoffs this season. In this post, I will detail 8 options the Phillies have as a replacement. 7 are free agents, and 1 (Garrett Atkins) is an obvious trade option. There... Read Full Story

You want to go to Andy Reid’s school of clock management? See Donovan McNabb’s feet throwing extravaganza? Marvel at mind numbingly stupid play calling and execution on 3rd and 1? You got it! The Eagles lost to the Cowboys tonight, a game in which I believe they were the better team, in a fashion that we have seen so many times before. McNabb inconsistent, Reid stubborn and stupid, and the fans left wondering how a team can look so good one week, and so bad the next. Thanks for he... Read Full Story

I wrote the other day about the direct needs the Phillies have in 2010 and the possible free agents that could fill those needs. Now, we need to look at the financial situation as well as the long-term situations of each position. The rules for my organizational depth chart can be found here. I will update these charts as the off-season progresses, and will likely put them up as a easy-to-access page on the right hand side under “Philly Sports Goodness.” Phillies Payroll Analysis ... Read Full Story

Sixers lost for the first time to a sub .500 team.  They once again struggled against a team missing key players. We are only 6 games in and 3-3.  Not panicking at all.  This type of start was expected on two fronts. New coach, new offense, new players Sixers aren’t that good to begin with But some trends are starting to develop. Defense is not good at all. I honestly don’t even think I’ve seen any good team defense from this group yet in 6 games. Today Detroit didn’... Read Full Story

Once again the Sixers will face a team hampered with injuries to key players. Tayshaun Prince is out with a ruptured disc in his back.  Richard Hamilton is listed as day-to-day but it has been confirmed he will not suit up for Detroit today against our Sixers. The starting line-up new Piston’s coach John Kuester has been running out the last couple games has been: Rodney Stuckey Ben Gordon Charlie Villanueva Jonas Jerebko (R) Ben Wallace Detroit is 2-4 and has been struggling offensiv... Read Full Story

As the Phillies embark on the off-season, the first thing we have to look at is the status of the 25-man roster and then we can get around to talking about specific players. Right now, it’s safe to say that barring any trades, these players will be on the opening day 25-man roster: Those are the definites in my opinion, but there are many other options in-house not set in stone. There are 4 players who are ours if want them, either with contract options or arbitration… Pedro Fel... Read Full Story

0-5 Nets should be an easy target for the the Sixers coming off the drubbing the Celtics put on them. There is really NO reason to over analyze this game.  The Nets will be without: Devin Harris Yi Jianlian Keyon Dooling Chris Douglas-Roberts Jarvis Hayes Tony Battie This team is easily the least healthy team in the NBA right now and it will stay that way for a couple weeks.  The expected starting line? Rafer Alston Courtney Lee Terrence Williams Eduardo Najera Brook Lopez Am I overlookin... Read Full Story

Everyone over the World Series? Yeah? OK, good. The off-season moves quickly and I’m going to write a post about the Phillies’ needs and the options out there this weekend, but there is already some news to report. Cliff Lee’s option was picked up (about as suspenseful as the Cavs extending LeBron’s rookie deal) Brett Myers was told he would not be back next year. This is a lot more surprising to me. All along I had thought that Myers would come back on a 1-year deal ... Read Full Story

I’m going try, I really am, to do a lot more Villanova stuff this year. I only got a post or two in last year. I’ve been a huge Nova fan for a very long time. They are down the street from my high school, I went to Rollie Massimino and then Steve Lappas camp every year, and in high school my friends and I would constantly sneak in to the pavilion and play on the main court (one time being chased out by Lappas himself). This is a very exciting time for Villanova basketball. They a... Read Full Story