Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Tuesday's Thoughts

While wondering what diversions I will have from Yankee games now that the NHL & NBA Finals are over, here is what's on my mind this morning:

Congratulations to the LA Kings and the San Antonio Spurs for winning their respective league championships. The Kings had an amazing playoff run and their management team of GM Dean Lombardi and Head Coach Darryl Sutter  deserve more credit for the job they have done. The Spurs are an NBA throwback as it truly is a team, as Gregg Popovich uses his bench extensively.  

Just love Kwahi Leonard's game. Read a great piece on this kid in SI. Well deserved MVP of the Finals. 

How long will it take for Brian Cashman to wake up and take Vidal Nuno out of the starting rotation??  The guy is a middle reliever at best. 

The Yankees begin a critical homestand this evening as the first place Toronto Blue Jays fly into the Stadium.  After a 3 game series with Toronto, Baltimore comes to town. This week begins an extensive trip through the AL East and could give us a good picture on where the Yankees are going this season. 

The Carmelo Anthony saga has begun and it would appear that he is going to opt out of his contract and explore free agency on July 1st. Phil Jackson's request for Melo to stay for a year and then see what direction the Knicks were going before heading out to free agency is reasonable. Especially if Melo loves playing in New York. I agree with Jax, would love for Melo to stay and want him to stay but if he leaves it's time to move on. 

July 1st is also the first day of NHL free agency and the rumors are flying.  If there is one free agent I would like to see the Leafs sign it would be Anton Strahlman.

Really sad to hear about the passing of Tony Gwynn. Gwynn was the consummate hitter and a better person. He will be sadly missed. 

Have to tell you I have had it up to here with Johnny Manziel stories. Mark my words, the Browns will rue the day they drafted him. I hope I'm wrong. 

And finally, if the Yankees don't make the playoffs this year, will someone in the front office finally be held accountable??

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