Today, at 4pm, a little over a hour ago, was the baseball non weaver trade deadline. Before I talk about that, I want to quickly touch on big papi and Manny's names both being linked to that now famous 2003 test, with 100 names on it. All I have to say about this is simple. Who gives a crap. It was 6 years ago. It is very clear now that many many people were using. If it was only a few, sure it is a big deal, records should be taking away, and things like that, but if almost everyone was doing something, then lets just move on. Announce the entire list at once, get it over with, and we can move on. Just release the rest of the names, and be done with it. One or two names coming out every few weeks or whatever is stupid. It really makes me upset. It is clear that the hall of fame should just have a special wing, for players from 1986 to 2006, just like they should have special signs on plaques of players that played before the league allowed black players, really every era should be in its own section, with a sign describing the era. This will never happen, but it is not fair for a guy like Bonds, Clemons, or even big mac not to be in the hall.
Anyway, the trade deadline, I will just talk quickly about a few moves that I care about.
-Washburn to my Tigers-This one I like a lot. I liked Luke French, so I am a little sad to see him go, especially since there is no reason to believe we will have Washburn for any more then the rest of this year, I hope we do resign him. We have a nice 3-5 year window here that the Tigers could be very good. They add one more bat, and some bullpen help and they are a legit title contender. A 3 man short series rotation of Verlander, Jackson and Washburn is sick, and makes me smile thinking about it. If only they picks up a bat, but still I like the move, and think the Tigers will be players in the AL central for at least the next 5 years
-Peavy to the White Sox- Well it happens a year later, and he hasn't pitched since June. Maybe they had to pull the trigger quick, after the Tigers got Washburn. I still like the Tigers move more
-O Cabera to the Twins- Nice piece for the Twins, they get a good SS, who has plenty of big game experience. This is one thing you can always count on, the Twins will be heard from, they just will not go away, they are always, always in the race.
-Martinez to the Bo Sox- A big move for the Red Sox, as the Indiana continue to unload. Picked by many, including me, to win the Al Central they have just had a terrible year. I think they basically told people, anyone but Grandy you can have. First Derosa, who they just signed this year, the Garko, then Betancourt,then Lee, and now Martinez. This should give Boston a spark, I just don't know what they are going to do with him. Does he catch, does he play first, they already have pretty good guys at those spots, and they have big papi, who is back to his old self DH. So I guess I will wait and see what they do. They also then traded Laroche, who they just got a few days ago, for C Kotchman of the Braves. He will be a bench player I assume for them, but just gives them another bat, and another threat. He also plays first, so I am interested to see what happens here.
Jerry Hariston Jr to the Yanks- After being dumbed by one of my fantasy teams, cause Howie Kendrick decided to hit again, and I picked him back up, Hariston Jr was traded from the Reds to the Yanks. The thing about him is he can play a lot of different spots, and has some speed, so he is a very nice piece to pick up, especially to have on your bench. I think this makes him a bench player, and not a everyday player, which makes me even happier I just dropped him.
Scott Rolen to the Reds- The Reds sent E Encarnacion to the Jays and two other players for Rolen. This gives the Reds a nice veteran player, and a good bat. Why are they buying when they are 9.5 games back at the deadline?.. not really sure. I will have to get back to you on that.
Fl got Nick Johnson from the Nats, that is a nice move for them, the Dodgers also picked up Sherrill to be their set up man, which helps their bullpen. Also, one quick question. Do the Pirates have any players that they had on opening day left on their team? My god. I mean I would feel really bad for all those fans, if it wasn't for the fact that they won the super bowl and Stanley cup this year.. and had those title town shirts made... see, this is what you get... your summer's suck. I think it's fair. I'm right, you're wrong
Friday, July 31, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Catching up on a few things
For a random Tuesday in late July there was a lot happening in the sports world yesterday. I will quickly look at some of them.
-Mark Buehrle set a ML record and retired 45 batters in a row, until his second straight perfect game was broken up with two outs in the 6th. He was on a roll that is for sure. He did end up coming back down to earth, and gave up 5 runs and lost the game, but it was a very impressive run.
-Brett Farve is staying retired... for now. God I hope it is for good. Just go away. No one player has done more in the last two years for me not to like him then Farve. I never had a problem with him, wasn't a big fan, but I liked him, but after all this, I'm staying, I'm going crap, for like 3 or 4 years, I just want him to stick with it. I will admit part of this isn't his fault, it wouldn't bug me as much if it wasn't for all the attention it gets, which really isn't his fault, it's ESPN's. But still. He is a great qb and he has the right to change his mind, and if he wants to play more power to him, but make up your mind, and stop coming back right before camp every year. Think it though. I just hope in later years I can forget this, and still give him the credit he deserves for being one of the best qb of all time.
-Jim Johnson sadly passed away yesterday at the age of 68. I am a Giants fan, so of course I do not like the Eagles, but Johnson was one of the best defensive minds in the history of the game, and due to the fact that I lost a grandfather of my own to cancer I feel very bad for the family, and his friends, as well as eagles fans. Cancer is such a terrible thing, and I admire anyone who has it, and keeps fighting. My prayers are with the Johnson family, may he RIP.
-Phelps-Yesterday it was his losing in the 200 free, by over a body length and by around 1.4 seconds. Which in swimming is a lot, but he did just win the 200 fly today and set a world record. What has gotten the most press about this is the suit that was worn by Germany’s Paul Biedermann, which will not be allowed in the Olympics and will be outlawed sometime in 2010. Here is the thing about this, there has already been 22 world records broken at the world championships. World records are becoming nothing in swimming. They are being broking all the time, you could beat the old world record and not even medal. The bodysuits are a huge advantage, you might as well give them flippers and a motor. That is the next step. What is wrong with everyone wearing the same suit, and make sure they keep it that way. Or each year times will get faster and faster, and how then are you suppose to compare any great swimmers of the past, if people that no one knows about are coming out of nowhere, and dropping 3 seconds off their personally best to set world records. I mean, come on. Good thing it's swimming, and it really doesn't matter, but still.
-Cliff Lee has just be traded to the Phillies for prospects. This is a big move, that should help the champs out. I don't know how much, I am not too high on Lee, but he should help. This also opens the door for someone else to go after Holliday, or even more so, closes the door on the Jays for getting max value for him, this was the time to trade him, because in the off season, and especially at next years deadline, they will have to ask for much less. I still think he may be moved, but I have gone from thinking it was about 70-30 he will be traded, to 60-40, he will not be.
-The Tigers have now lost 3 in a row, which has me worried, mainly because the offense has disappeared. Then last night, they score 3 in the second, and then don't score again, and lose 7-3. Biggest problem right now, they are leaving way too many man on base. They need to start getting those big clutch hits, or not only will the White Sox catch them, but the Twins are right there too. There need to do something before the deadline, to give the team a boost. Especially with Zumaya's injury, they need bullpen help. I feel they have plenty of pieces to move, lots of good young guys, they need to move on this now. I'm right, you're wrong.
-Mark Buehrle set a ML record and retired 45 batters in a row, until his second straight perfect game was broken up with two outs in the 6th. He was on a roll that is for sure. He did end up coming back down to earth, and gave up 5 runs and lost the game, but it was a very impressive run.
-Brett Farve is staying retired... for now. God I hope it is for good. Just go away. No one player has done more in the last two years for me not to like him then Farve. I never had a problem with him, wasn't a big fan, but I liked him, but after all this, I'm staying, I'm going crap, for like 3 or 4 years, I just want him to stick with it. I will admit part of this isn't his fault, it wouldn't bug me as much if it wasn't for all the attention it gets, which really isn't his fault, it's ESPN's. But still. He is a great qb and he has the right to change his mind, and if he wants to play more power to him, but make up your mind, and stop coming back right before camp every year. Think it though. I just hope in later years I can forget this, and still give him the credit he deserves for being one of the best qb of all time.
-Jim Johnson sadly passed away yesterday at the age of 68. I am a Giants fan, so of course I do not like the Eagles, but Johnson was one of the best defensive minds in the history of the game, and due to the fact that I lost a grandfather of my own to cancer I feel very bad for the family, and his friends, as well as eagles fans. Cancer is such a terrible thing, and I admire anyone who has it, and keeps fighting. My prayers are with the Johnson family, may he RIP.
-Phelps-Yesterday it was his losing in the 200 free, by over a body length and by around 1.4 seconds. Which in swimming is a lot, but he did just win the 200 fly today and set a world record. What has gotten the most press about this is the suit that was worn by Germany’s Paul Biedermann, which will not be allowed in the Olympics and will be outlawed sometime in 2010. Here is the thing about this, there has already been 22 world records broken at the world championships. World records are becoming nothing in swimming. They are being broking all the time, you could beat the old world record and not even medal. The bodysuits are a huge advantage, you might as well give them flippers and a motor. That is the next step. What is wrong with everyone wearing the same suit, and make sure they keep it that way. Or each year times will get faster and faster, and how then are you suppose to compare any great swimmers of the past, if people that no one knows about are coming out of nowhere, and dropping 3 seconds off their personally best to set world records. I mean, come on. Good thing it's swimming, and it really doesn't matter, but still.
-Cliff Lee has just be traded to the Phillies for prospects. This is a big move, that should help the champs out. I don't know how much, I am not too high on Lee, but he should help. This also opens the door for someone else to go after Holliday, or even more so, closes the door on the Jays for getting max value for him, this was the time to trade him, because in the off season, and especially at next years deadline, they will have to ask for much less. I still think he may be moved, but I have gone from thinking it was about 70-30 he will be traded, to 60-40, he will not be.
-The Tigers have now lost 3 in a row, which has me worried, mainly because the offense has disappeared. Then last night, they score 3 in the second, and then don't score again, and lose 7-3. Biggest problem right now, they are leaving way too many man on base. They need to start getting those big clutch hits, or not only will the White Sox catch them, but the Twins are right there too. There need to do something before the deadline, to give the team a boost. Especially with Zumaya's injury, they need bullpen help. I feel they have plenty of pieces to move, lots of good young guys, they need to move on this now. I'm right, you're wrong.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Tuesday Top Ten (July 28)
This week I am doing my top ten RB in the NFL of all time. I came up with ten quick names, as I was thinking about this, and then, I started thinking, man I am leaving a lot of guys off. So I made some changes, but I will admit, there are many many guys you can make a case for, and I would love to hear it.
1) Jim Brown- All around best athlete ever at the position, could do it all, just didn't play very long.. by choice, but lead the league in rushing a record 8 times, no one else has done it more then 4. AVG a sick 5.22 ypc in his career
2) Barry Sanders- Had nothing to work with, and put on a show with every run. Would have broke the all time rushing record if he wanted to play longer, but like Brown he walked away on top, can't put him first because he wasn't a good blocker, didn't catch a lot out of the backfield, and was used very seldom by the end zone. In other words, he wasn't a complete, or as M Hodge would say, factor, back. Just the greatest pure runner of all time.
3) Walter Payton- Second all time still in total rushing yards, and just one of the great players and people the sport has ever seen. Goon way too soon, RIP sweetness
4) Emmitt Smith- Yeah he had a lot of help, but he still is the record holder for most rushing yards in a career, and rushing TD's, unless LDT can get 38 more before he is done, which doesn't look good. He also could catch passes, and though I am not a fan of his, or the Cowboys, I got to give him his love.
5) Gale Sayers- Here is where it gets fun. I don't think too many people could argue 1-4, they may argue the spots, but not them being the top 4, 5 though 10 it gets fun. I am personally going to put Gale Sayers here, because though he only played a few years, the years he played were amazing. So go ahead, argue with me.
6) Eric Dickerson- He is still 6th on the all time rushing list, and also a member of the 2,000 yard in a season club. He exploded on the scene and had some of the greatest single seasons in rushing history. There is no question in my mind he needs to be on this list.
7) Marshall Faulk- I think Faulk is actually underrated. People forget how good he was, and the numbers he had. Besides being 9th on the all time rushing yards list he also is on the TD list, and was the first back that really did it all. Caught a lot of passes as well. There were others, Roger Craig comes to mind, but he didn't do it to the level that Faulk did, once Marshall got in the league. His spot, again, could be argued for position, but I don't think too many people would say he isn't in the top ten
8) LDT- Is he better then some of these guys, yeah, should he be higher, yeah probably. But he isn't done playing yet, so I will just put him here for now, because even though I am a very big fan of his, I don't want to be bias. When his career his over, he may be closer to 5, then 10, but for right now, I will put him here at 8.
9) Marcus Allen- He is just behind Faulk in the rushing yard list, at 10 overall. He also was a back who played at a high level for a long time. Including winning some Super Bowls, which always helps your case.
10) Cutris Martin- This is where it gets fun, His numbers are very good. He is top 5 in rushing yards all time, and has more career TD's then many players on this list. So, why not, lets put him in the top ten.
Ok, there is lots of guys to fight over, the Bus, Dorrest, Harris, ect, ect, ect. SO let me know, who would you have in your top ten, and what is your order?
Also real quick, I have to mention I saw Phelps got second in the 200 free today at the World Championships his first major individual loss in over 4 years. I had to send the text to a few friends.. Phelps got blown away.. sorry, I just had to.
I'm right, you're wrong.
1) Jim Brown- All around best athlete ever at the position, could do it all, just didn't play very long.. by choice, but lead the league in rushing a record 8 times, no one else has done it more then 4. AVG a sick 5.22 ypc in his career
2) Barry Sanders- Had nothing to work with, and put on a show with every run. Would have broke the all time rushing record if he wanted to play longer, but like Brown he walked away on top, can't put him first because he wasn't a good blocker, didn't catch a lot out of the backfield, and was used very seldom by the end zone. In other words, he wasn't a complete, or as M Hodge would say, factor, back. Just the greatest pure runner of all time.
3) Walter Payton- Second all time still in total rushing yards, and just one of the great players and people the sport has ever seen. Goon way too soon, RIP sweetness
4) Emmitt Smith- Yeah he had a lot of help, but he still is the record holder for most rushing yards in a career, and rushing TD's, unless LDT can get 38 more before he is done, which doesn't look good. He also could catch passes, and though I am not a fan of his, or the Cowboys, I got to give him his love.
5) Gale Sayers- Here is where it gets fun. I don't think too many people could argue 1-4, they may argue the spots, but not them being the top 4, 5 though 10 it gets fun. I am personally going to put Gale Sayers here, because though he only played a few years, the years he played were amazing. So go ahead, argue with me.
6) Eric Dickerson- He is still 6th on the all time rushing list, and also a member of the 2,000 yard in a season club. He exploded on the scene and had some of the greatest single seasons in rushing history. There is no question in my mind he needs to be on this list.
7) Marshall Faulk- I think Faulk is actually underrated. People forget how good he was, and the numbers he had. Besides being 9th on the all time rushing yards list he also is on the TD list, and was the first back that really did it all. Caught a lot of passes as well. There were others, Roger Craig comes to mind, but he didn't do it to the level that Faulk did, once Marshall got in the league. His spot, again, could be argued for position, but I don't think too many people would say he isn't in the top ten
8) LDT- Is he better then some of these guys, yeah, should he be higher, yeah probably. But he isn't done playing yet, so I will just put him here for now, because even though I am a very big fan of his, I don't want to be bias. When his career his over, he may be closer to 5, then 10, but for right now, I will put him here at 8.
9) Marcus Allen- He is just behind Faulk in the rushing yard list, at 10 overall. He also was a back who played at a high level for a long time. Including winning some Super Bowls, which always helps your case.
10) Cutris Martin- This is where it gets fun, His numbers are very good. He is top 5 in rushing yards all time, and has more career TD's then many players on this list. So, why not, lets put him in the top ten.
Ok, there is lots of guys to fight over, the Bus, Dorrest, Harris, ect, ect, ect. SO let me know, who would you have in your top ten, and what is your order?
Also real quick, I have to mention I saw Phelps got second in the 200 free today at the World Championships his first major individual loss in over 4 years. I had to send the text to a few friends.. Phelps got blown away.. sorry, I just had to.
I'm right, you're wrong.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
I'm starting to get a feeling
I almost don't want to write this, and jinx it, but the way the Tigers came back tying the game in the 9th off Jenks and then wining in the 10th, 4-3, to take a 3 game lead now in the Central, it made me think back to the magically season of 2006. Where the Tigers won the AL, and got to the world series. These our the types of games you win, where everything is going your way. You find ways to win games even when the other teams starter is pinching very well, and Gavin Floyd did that today. They hung in, and kept it close, and even when the White Sox took a 3-2 lead, they battled back, and tied the game at 3 with two outs in the bottom of the ninth. Granderson is down 0-2 and gets a game tying rbi, those are the things that makes me believe that the Tigers will win the Central. Normally I would expect him to strike out on a breaking ball, but no, Thames has a broken Bat single, Clete goes from first to third on it. Just everything is going our way right now, and I love it. And I am really scared at the same time. In baseball it changes quickly. Look at what happened right before this big 4 game series started, the White sox just tied for the division lead by having a prefect game, and the Tigers lost 2 of 3 at home to Seattle. Things were not looking good at all. But two short days, and 3 wonderful games later, the lead is back to 3, and I am very excited, that things are looking up. Carlos has come back and giving the Tigers a nice spark, he may be the jolt they needed, getting him back, is basically making a big trade, without making one. You get a switch hitting outfielder back just in time. I don't know if he will be the long term answer, but for now, he has been a big help. I have no reason not to be upbeat right now, so upbeat is what I will be. Tomorrow's game, almost, noticed, I said almost, I still want to win, doesn't matter. If the Tigers do win, they are up 4 games, which is sweet, but even if they don't, they still take 3 out of 4 and are still up 2 games, so either way the White Sox are leaving town in second place. I just hope they stay there. They do scare me, and I also believe the Twins will not go away. But if you can be in a race, playing meaningful games in July and August, what more can you ask for as a sports fan... well besides wining the division and playing meaningful games in September and October, but there is a long way to go. I still would feel better if the Tigers got some bull pen help, but for now, today, I am happy. I'm right, you're wrong.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Why mess with a good thing
Dear NFL (and I know ESPN had A LOT to do with this too),
You know the saying if it's not broke don't fix it, that was the NFL draft. Key word, was. It was prefect. A wonderful weekend in April were we had baseball, NBA and NHL playoffs, and the NFL draft. You sit down at noon, order a pizza, get a cold one or two, and not move the entire day from the set. It is one of the best sports weekends of the year. This year they started their quest to ruin it, by pushing it back to 3:30pm. Well yesterday we learned next year, they are finishing what they started. The NFL draft will begin on Thursday night with the first round only on prime time. Then Friday night will have the second and third rounds, with the 4th though 7th being on Saturday. I can't tell you how upset this makes me. Why, why ruin a prefect sports weekend. Ratings, money, I hope the ratings go down, and they lose money. Of course this will not happen, because it's the NFL, they could have their draft on at 5am and they would still get millions to watch. We love our football. A while ago I joked around with my friends about this, having a prime time draft, and going as far as having the first 5 picks one night and then so on. It was a joke, we were being funny. Now the NFL is heading in that direction. Prime time Thursday night, 1st round only. Wow, I mean, I am so upset about this, words can not do it justice. I would love to say I am not going to watch it now, but I can't back that up, of course I will. I have to, it's the NFL draft, I just wish they kept it like it was. Why do all the good things end, if it's not broke, don't fix it. damn it
signed
steve schwanda
I needed that, now, forgetting about that terrible news, I am very happy that the Tigers won both games of the double dip today against the White Sox, and are again up 2 games in the AL central. I just hope they keep this going for the rest of the weekend. Carlos was back and went 2-3 with a home run, that is a great sign, but I still don't know if we can relay on him being the differences maker. They need to make a move, and they are running out of time, and guys, to get. Matt Holliday went to the Cards today, which is just sick. Talk about protection for Albert. I hope my Cubs can find a way to win the central, but I don't see how they can now. I'm right, you're wrong.
You know the saying if it's not broke don't fix it, that was the NFL draft. Key word, was. It was prefect. A wonderful weekend in April were we had baseball, NBA and NHL playoffs, and the NFL draft. You sit down at noon, order a pizza, get a cold one or two, and not move the entire day from the set. It is one of the best sports weekends of the year. This year they started their quest to ruin it, by pushing it back to 3:30pm. Well yesterday we learned next year, they are finishing what they started. The NFL draft will begin on Thursday night with the first round only on prime time. Then Friday night will have the second and third rounds, with the 4th though 7th being on Saturday. I can't tell you how upset this makes me. Why, why ruin a prefect sports weekend. Ratings, money, I hope the ratings go down, and they lose money. Of course this will not happen, because it's the NFL, they could have their draft on at 5am and they would still get millions to watch. We love our football. A while ago I joked around with my friends about this, having a prime time draft, and going as far as having the first 5 picks one night and then so on. It was a joke, we were being funny. Now the NFL is heading in that direction. Prime time Thursday night, 1st round only. Wow, I mean, I am so upset about this, words can not do it justice. I would love to say I am not going to watch it now, but I can't back that up, of course I will. I have to, it's the NFL draft, I just wish they kept it like it was. Why do all the good things end, if it's not broke, don't fix it. damn it
signed
steve schwanda
I needed that, now, forgetting about that terrible news, I am very happy that the Tigers won both games of the double dip today against the White Sox, and are again up 2 games in the AL central. I just hope they keep this going for the rest of the weekend. Carlos was back and went 2-3 with a home run, that is a great sign, but I still don't know if we can relay on him being the differences maker. They need to make a move, and they are running out of time, and guys, to get. Matt Holliday went to the Cards today, which is just sick. Talk about protection for Albert. I hope my Cubs can find a way to win the central, but I don't see how they can now. I'm right, you're wrong.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Tuesday Top ten (July 21).. done a day late
I missed it yesterday, but I really want to do a top ten list every Tuesday, so lets pretend. This week, Top ten best basketball players of the 80's. keep in mind, this is just from the 80's decade, nothing before or after;
1) Magic Johnson- Won 5 NBA titles, and was the best player of the decade
2) Larry Bird- Won 3 NBA titles, and was the second best player of the decade
3) Michael Jordan- Didn't win a ring in the 80's, but did win a national title, plus he is the best player ever, so I had to put him in the top 3
4) I. Thomas- Won two titles and got to a 3rd, personally he maybe number 3, but it is so hard to forget everything he has done since, like ruin the CBA, ruin the Knicks, ect.
5) Bernard King- if you don't know how good he is, you should. The guy could score, scored over 19,600 points in his career and avg over 20 a game. Lead the league in scoring in 84-85 with over 32 a game. 4 time all star, basically, the guy was good.
6) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar- was a member of all 5 of the Lakers championships and though he wasn't the Kareem who dominated in the 70s he was still a force, think of Shaq today, still going to get you 20 and 10, just not the factor he once was.
7) Moses Malone- He is one of the best players of all time. Played a long time, and was very successful, was on the 76ers 83 title team, one of 4 teams to win a title in the 80s, lakers 5, celtics 3, pistons and 76ers 1. Avg 20 and 12 for his career, a career that lasted over 1,300 games.
8) Dominique Wilkins- The Human Highlight film is one of my favorite players of all time, who doesn't nearly get the love he deserves, mainly he never really won, and two, lets be honest, wasn't known for his defense. But if you wanted someone to score, and you wanted a great drunk, he was way ahead of his time. Avg over 24 a game for his career, the 85-86 season being his best when he avg 30.3. If you never saw any of the classic Hawks-Celtics game in the playoffs in the mid to late 80's with Nique and Larry going back and forth, you should.
9) Malone/Stocken- I refuse to put these two separate, they belong together, the 90s were better for them, but they still both started in the 80's
10) Sir Charles- Again came in with that great class with Jordan, Malone, the Dream, and friends, again great in the 90s but he was dominating enough to be in the top ten in the 80s as well, at least in my list.
Tons of guys I left off, Dr J was on it, but I took him off, because his number were not good enough during the decade, and he was gone too soon, though of course he is sick. The Ice man also put up great numbers to start the decade, but didn't last long in it as well. A few other guys fall in to that category, that could be argued if you want. I'm right, you're wrong.
1) Magic Johnson- Won 5 NBA titles, and was the best player of the decade
2) Larry Bird- Won 3 NBA titles, and was the second best player of the decade
3) Michael Jordan- Didn't win a ring in the 80's, but did win a national title, plus he is the best player ever, so I had to put him in the top 3
4) I. Thomas- Won two titles and got to a 3rd, personally he maybe number 3, but it is so hard to forget everything he has done since, like ruin the CBA, ruin the Knicks, ect.
5) Bernard King- if you don't know how good he is, you should. The guy could score, scored over 19,600 points in his career and avg over 20 a game. Lead the league in scoring in 84-85 with over 32 a game. 4 time all star, basically, the guy was good.
6) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar- was a member of all 5 of the Lakers championships and though he wasn't the Kareem who dominated in the 70s he was still a force, think of Shaq today, still going to get you 20 and 10, just not the factor he once was.
7) Moses Malone- He is one of the best players of all time. Played a long time, and was very successful, was on the 76ers 83 title team, one of 4 teams to win a title in the 80s, lakers 5, celtics 3, pistons and 76ers 1. Avg 20 and 12 for his career, a career that lasted over 1,300 games.
8) Dominique Wilkins- The Human Highlight film is one of my favorite players of all time, who doesn't nearly get the love he deserves, mainly he never really won, and two, lets be honest, wasn't known for his defense. But if you wanted someone to score, and you wanted a great drunk, he was way ahead of his time. Avg over 24 a game for his career, the 85-86 season being his best when he avg 30.3. If you never saw any of the classic Hawks-Celtics game in the playoffs in the mid to late 80's with Nique and Larry going back and forth, you should.
9) Malone/Stocken- I refuse to put these two separate, they belong together, the 90s were better for them, but they still both started in the 80's
10) Sir Charles- Again came in with that great class with Jordan, Malone, the Dream, and friends, again great in the 90s but he was dominating enough to be in the top ten in the 80s as well, at least in my list.
Tons of guys I left off, Dr J was on it, but I took him off, because his number were not good enough during the decade, and he was gone too soon, though of course he is sick. The Ice man also put up great numbers to start the decade, but didn't last long in it as well. A few other guys fall in to that category, that could be argued if you want. I'm right, you're wrong.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Back home.. thank god
I was in Texas since Wednesday and got back home last night, here are a few random thoughts for no reason at all.
-It is really really hot in Texas
-Austin is a really cool city
-Whataburger may be the greatest thing ever
-the UT campus is very nice
-I really wish I visited Austin a few years ago, when I was single and childless, so I could have some real fun on 6th street
-It is way too damn hot in Texas
-People in Texas do not know the Love Shack dance.... so I taught it to them
-My wife loves breakfast burritos
-If our hotel didn't have a pool, I may have died
-It is so hot in Texas even with 5 days of eating lots of foods that are bad for you, I still lost a couple of pounds
-My daughter loves the water, and did great being in the pool with me and my wife
-Did I mention it is hot in Texas
Second half of the baseball season started, a few bad things, Tigers got swept by the Yanks, the white sox are charging hard, and you know the Twins will not go away. it will come down to the end. With Zum Zum now hurt, for who knows how long, now we really need some bullpen help... also, one of my fantasy teams is doing well, and the other isn't. I really need to get it going, because the one that isn't is the one with money on the line. Lets go boys. I'm right, you're wrong.
-It is really really hot in Texas
-Austin is a really cool city
-Whataburger may be the greatest thing ever
-the UT campus is very nice
-I really wish I visited Austin a few years ago, when I was single and childless, so I could have some real fun on 6th street
-It is way too damn hot in Texas
-People in Texas do not know the Love Shack dance.... so I taught it to them
-My wife loves breakfast burritos
-If our hotel didn't have a pool, I may have died
-It is so hot in Texas even with 5 days of eating lots of foods that are bad for you, I still lost a couple of pounds
-My daughter loves the water, and did great being in the pool with me and my wife
-Did I mention it is hot in Texas
Second half of the baseball season started, a few bad things, Tigers got swept by the Yanks, the white sox are charging hard, and you know the Twins will not go away. it will come down to the end. With Zum Zum now hurt, for who knows how long, now we really need some bullpen help... also, one of my fantasy teams is doing well, and the other isn't. I really need to get it going, because the one that isn't is the one with money on the line. Lets go boys. I'm right, you're wrong.
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