Green in, Culpepper Out!

Wow, my apologies for not writing as often as usual. Work has just been incredibly busy so I only get the time to write 4-5 times a week (which is about half my usual). Still, Ill do my very best to give you an entertaining read every time out :)

As we all know by now, Trent Green is now a Miami Dolphin, and Culpepper is on his way out. There is no way Cameron is going to keep his 5.5 million dollar salary with Green and Beck on the roster. Not to mention Lemon who has shown signs of improvement. Nope, one way or another, Culpepper is not going to take another snap in a Miami uniform again.

So this has obviously sparked some debate.... give Culpepper a chance, let them fight it out they say. Honestly, I don`t really understand why! Culpepper has been injured for 2 years and although I figure personally he IS healed, I do not think he fits Cameron`s offense. Culpepper needs to air it out, like the days with the Vikings, so places like St. Louis, and Jacksonville makes a lot of sense. Green knows Cameron and his offense very well as it is, and getting him now means he won`t be late learning the new system with his teammates.

I also hear arguments about how Trent is always injured but in fact last year was the first time he was injured for a good number of years. He has always been healthy and on the field. Plus, a concussion isn`t something that puts you on the shelf for the long haul and the fact that it was the first game of the season, no wonder he struggled when he came back.

Nope, I really have a feeling that Miami will surprise some people this year. With a smart, healthy Trent Green throwing the ball (the same former pro-bowler who threw for 4000 yards 3 years in a row). Beck is waiting in the wings and will be the future star once Green is done, likely at the end of this season unless Miami is really struggling. September can`t come fast enough!

Until next time,

Senators are on the Ropes

The Anaheim Ducks are one win away from Lord Stanley. The Senators are one loss away to be still considered Hockey's "can't win in the playoffs" team.

The Senators had promise this year... they looked unbeatable after breezing to the finals. The Ducks proved why the West looks better this year and after another stellar game they only need to win once in the final 3 games to bring it all home.

What does this mean for our Ottawa team? Not good things Im afraid. Ottawa has been notorious for their choking ability in the playoffs. With plenty of first round exits for this young Senators team, this year was the surprise year they went very deep into the playoffs. This was their year!

Well Ottawa, lucky for you, there still is time. It isn't unheard of for a team to come back 3 games to 1 and win a series. As unlikely as it is, and the way the Ducks are playing you would think it's out of reach... still, you have to realize Ottawa will be digging DEEP, playing for their hockey lives to try to make this a series.

My personal prediction, Ottawa gives it all in game 5 and takes one on the road, only to loose game 6 in heartbreaking fashion. It is such a shame that 3 Canadian hockey teams (Calgary, Edmonton, and Ottawa) have been in the finals the past 3 NHL seasons and yet neither of them can pull it off. I always thought the third time's a charm and this was Ottawa's year.... maybe they will prove everyone wrong right now and pull it off. Looking forward to the next game!

Until next time,

Lind goes from Goat to Hero in Jays Win

Adam Lind went from the village Idiot to Toronto`s Hero in the span of one single inning today. After taking an early jump on Vernon Well`s Sac fly that scored Clayton, Lind took off from second before the ball was caught and was doubled off on second base to end the inning. The Jays had the bases loaded with only 1 out and only scored a single run.

The next inning Lind got his chance to strike back. After the first two Jays were set down in order the hitting started. 3 straight hits, the bases are juiced (still with 2 outs) and Adam Lind comes up to bat. After a superb at-bat, Lind did something that made every Jay fan watching forget all about the mishap. Lind smacks a pitch straight away center into the gap, clearing the bases and giving the Jays a 4-3 lead.

This was all the Blue Jays needed with their bullpen being incredible. Marcum left early with what appeared to be back strain, and Lyle Overbay got hit on the hand and had to leave the game. So although it wasn`t all great news, the was still some cheer for the Jays. The first is Lind`s sign of greatness as he matures into a fantastic hitter and the second is the Jays taking 3 out of 4 from a very good White Sox team and battling through, still coming out with a hard earned win.

Maybe the Jays` fortunes will turn. They have more injuries than most teams but the young kids are really starting to step up. Even if the injury bug bites them this year, there`s no reason to think they aren`t moving in the right direction. Let`s make a year out of it guys!

Until next time