Fan Fanatic Sports Staff
Here's my two cents on 10 topics in the world of sports.
Do you hear what I'm screaming, or would would like the chance to just punch me in the face?
Here goes:
- The Bruins are going dancing, the Bruins are going dancing. While I'm pumped that this club stepped up when it mattered the most, I'm still not sold on them winning the Stanley Cup. And the last time I looked, that's all any team in the postseason cares about. This team doesn't need moral victories, so it's not a successful season if they merely get into the playoffs or win a series or two. What I'm more jacked up about is that the Bruins have a shot -- as long as the 2010 NHL Draft Lottery goes according to plan -- to land a legit superstar if they get the No. 1 or No. 2 pick (thanks to the Toronto Maple Leafs). As long as the Bruins get a top-2 pick, they will lock up a franchise player like center Tyler Seguin or left wing Taylor Hall. Seguin or Hall, who do you prefer?
- The NBA playoffs can't begin soon enough because the Boston Celtics surely aren't serious in playing out the end of the regular season with any passion. I'm totally fine with guys resting up, so I'm not really knocking Doc Rivers and the C's brass. Health is key, especially with an older club. I'll take fresh legs from Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce any day. Quick, get the playoffs going.
- I've heard from a few Red Sox fans that they aren't surprised that the New York Yankees won two of three games over the Sox at Fenway Park to open the season. The top reason I've heard is that the Yankees are simply a better team. I'm not really buying that yet, even if I'm a Yankees fan. With a rotation that features Jon Lester, Josh Beckett and John Lackey, I'm expecting the Red Sox to be a pain in the (fill in the blank) all season long.
- I just can't believe how many country-club clowns are actually cheering on Tiger Woods at the Masters. It's funny how Tiger promised to clean up his act when he returned to golf. I guess his temper is already getting the best of him. Read this link if you don't believe me. Guy can't be that smart is he knows microphones and cameras are littered around the course. Better yet, face it, he doesn't care what anyone else thinks. He cares more about himself and winning trophies. Yes, a great role model.
- The NFL Draft (attending it is something that's on my to-do list before I die) can't get here soon enough. Is there any doubt that the hapless St. Louis Rams will select Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford with the top pick? If they don't, then everyone in that organization should be fired.
- My son says that CC Sabathia is the best pitcher. If I was starting a team, I'd take Tim Lincecum (because of his age and upside) first, but it's hard to argue that CC's not one of the best in the game right now. No doubt he's the best left-hander.
- I keep hearing that the Los Angeles Lakers will win another NBA championship, but something tells me to pick the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- What's your favorite sports movie of all-time? No, it's not "Hoosiers" or "Slap Shot" or "Bull Durham." Those are all very good flicks, but mine is "Major League."
- If you were Red Sox manager Terry Francona, who do you start at DH, David Ortiz or Mike Lowell? We know Big Papi is Tito's boy, but don't sit there and tell me Lowell shouldn't be in that lineup. Yes, I know he played vs. the Royals on Saturday night, but Ortiz is the guy for now. Please give me a good reason why Ortiz is the king DH in Beantown at this point in his career.
- Boston's Tuuka Rask has all the ingredients to be a star goaltender in the NHL. Tim Thomas who?
