tonytalkssports My Take on Sports, particularly the Yankees, Maple Leafs and Browns

Tuesday’s Thoughts

While trying to survive my allergy-ridden morning, here is what's on my mind this morning:

* Another night, another brutal Yankee game.  Last night, Bartolo Colon had a bad sixth inning and the Blue Jays went on to defeat the Yankees 7-3.  Fortunately, both Boston and Tampa lost so the Yanks remain tied for first with the Rays.

* While the Yanks are tied for first, they are only 3 1/2 games out of last place.  Don't know what to make out of the state of the AL East.  I guess we can conclude that Baltimore and Toronto have improved but New York, Tampa Bay and Boston have taken a step back.

* Where would the Jays be if they had held onto Shawn Marcum and Roy Halladay?

* In the last two weeks, the Yankees are 1-4 at home against the low payroll Royals and Blue Jays.

* I don't know how many times I have seen an NHL team have multiple power plays and not score only to have the other team go on to score and win.  That's what happened to the San Jose Sharks on Sunday.  Things look bleak for the Sharks as the Canucks can close them out tonight.

* The Boston Bruins took game 5 at home last night against the Lightning winning 3-1.  Game 6 should be a dandy and I think I can see a Game 7 on the horizon. 

* Guy Bouchard made the right move starting Mike Smith last night in net over Dwayne Roloson.  Smith could hardly be faulted on the Bruin goals.  In the end the big difference was Tim Thomas.  As I've stated in an earlier post, he could end up being the difference in a series where the Lightning have the better talent.

* In looking back at the Leaf-Bruin trade involving Tomas Kaberle, I think its apparent that Brian Burke did a great job in getting a 1st rounder, prospect Joe Colborne and a conditional pick for Kaberle.  Kaberle has not looked good since going to the Bruins and probably is costing himself a lot of money this off season as he is a free agent.  Kaberle is a nice guy but his better days are behind him and Burke did a great job of getting in return what he did.

* Wouldn't it make some sense for the Leafs to bring back 27 year old Ian White to quarterback the power play along with Dion Phaneuf??

* Being a Browns fan, I should be really enthusiastic about the upcoming season as things appear to be looking up for the Brownies.  However, the NFL continues to live up to its name. the No Fun League, by continuing this ridiculous lockout.  Usually by now I'm reading about OTA's.  Instead all you hear about is posturing and more posturing.  Disgusting!!

* Of course, then you have American societal expert Ray Lewis.  Lewis says that unless this labor situation is settled, we are going to see an increase in crime.  What???  This from a guy who was involved in a murder right after his team won the Super Bowl and only escaped jail time by ratting on two other guys.  Actually crime would go down since there will be less illegal gambling taking place.  The only increase in crime will be those committed by NFL players!!!

* Lewis brings up a long standing sore subject with me.  After his involvement in the incident in Atlanta, the NFL took it upon themselves to make him the face of the NFL.  How appropriate!!!  This guy is a disgrace.  He should thank his lucky stars that he has extraordinary God-given talent because if he didn't he'd either be dead or in jail.  I still go crazy thinking about the sideline shot of him with Jamal Lewis after Lewis had a run-in with the law.  "You do like I do and don't worry about nothing".  It gets me so hot thinking about it I want to spit!!!!!!!

* The only good thing about the Browns leaving Cleveland when they did is that Ray Lewis is not a Cleveland Brown.  I would have had a fit!!!!!!!!!!!!!

* Tonight the Yankee game will be broadcast on MY9.  It is a total joke watching the games as the broadcast feed is terrible.  I've seen better productions from local cable companies and high school media students.  I have an HD TV with an HD receiver and watching MY9 is like watching the game through a telescope.  Better off just listening to the game.

* And finally, I don't know if there is another more annoying, self-promoting, broadcaster than Michael Kay.  Another reason to listen to the radio tonight.