Now I must admit I'm not too unhappy about the latest in the saga that is Barry Bonds. The players union seems to think that there is collusion by the owners since poor Barry hasn't received offers to play for some deserving team. WELLLLL, maybe some of the teams don't want the PR nightmare, and headache's of a complete prima dona on their team. Isn't this AMERICA? Don't people have a right to choose who they hire? Who gives a crap if anyone doesn't want Barry Bonds?
It makes me sick to even hear the players union bring this up. What's next? Any other aging stars, hell average players, don't get picked up and the union will think that the owners are plotting against them? There are a list of players longer than the lines for "Iron Man", who don't get asked to play. Is Roger Clemens phone burning hot with offers? But because it's poor Mr. Bonds it must be people plotting against him. Boo-Hoo-Hoo-Hoo.
Some of the fans may shout prejudice! I am. Henry Aaron is still the all time home run champ. It wouldn't have mattered if Barry it 1,000 dingers. Maybe he sees A-Rod creeping up, or any # of younger guys who crank out home runs at an eye spinning pace. Hell, I still see Roger Maris as the single season holder. The entire era was tainted by "roids" and that includes Barry Bonds. Maybe if he wasn't such a mental some teams would try and pick him up. I mean when the Tampa Bay Rays don't want you...
Hopefully this will go away and we can keep focused on what has been a fun baseball season so far. Well, for most of you. I am a Braves fan.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Thursday, May 1, 2008
NBA Rookie Of The Year
Well, I was watching ESPN this morning and they reported that Kevin Durant should be named the NBA's Rookie Of The Year. WHAT? C'mon, Durant. Now I must admit that he had a nice rookie campaign, but to me the real ROY should be Atlanta's Al Horford.
There will be some people who will tell you that I'm looking at this with orange & blue glasses. Yes, I wear the orange & blue with pride, but Horford has the stats to claim this years rookie prize.
Durant did put up 20.3 ppg. & he averaged about one more dish than #42, but look at Horford. Big Al put up 10.1 ppg, pulled down 9.7 boards, and fed teammates at a 1.5 clip. Plus he helped his team into the playoffs. The only place Durant is leading his team is to Oklahoma. Al Horford has also raised his game so far in the NBA's second season. His stats are, 12.8/9.7/1.5.
Yes, I'm sure some people will say that Kevin is the NBA's future, and he is marketed well by Upper Deck. But, Al Horford is a key piece THIS SEASON, for his team, and should be the Rookie Of The Year.
I welcome your thoughts.
There will be some people who will tell you that I'm looking at this with orange & blue glasses. Yes, I wear the orange & blue with pride, but Horford has the stats to claim this years rookie prize.
Durant did put up 20.3 ppg. & he averaged about one more dish than #42, but look at Horford. Big Al put up 10.1 ppg, pulled down 9.7 boards, and fed teammates at a 1.5 clip. Plus he helped his team into the playoffs. The only place Durant is leading his team is to Oklahoma. Al Horford has also raised his game so far in the NBA's second season. His stats are, 12.8/9.7/1.5.
Yes, I'm sure some people will say that Kevin is the NBA's future, and he is marketed well by Upper Deck. But, Al Horford is a key piece THIS SEASON, for his team, and should be the Rookie Of The Year.
I welcome your thoughts.
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