What every team needs going into the draft

Wyc To Fans: Thank You

ranter posted 6/25/2008 from www.celticsblog.com

Wyc Grousbeck sent me this email just now: I said in an interview that the Lakers must have known they were doomed the minute they stepped on court for Game 6. Because of the Boston fans. It was just incredible in there. So thanks to all the fans, particularly the CelticsBlog diehards. I mean it. And to everyone who dogged us for sticking with Pierce, Danny and Doc, and trading for Ray

Offseason outlook for all 30 teams

The Zoner posted 6/25/2008 from sportsillustrated.cnn.com

Long before the first piece of confetti dropped on the Celtics' celebration, 29 other teams had joined Boston in plotting how best to host their own parades next June. With the draft set for Thursday and the free-agent period to follow beginning July 1, the time is right to assess what every team needs to make the Celtics sweat.

Beasley Should Be Bulls Choice At Number One

And One posted 6/25/2008 from www.slamdunkcentral.com

I’ve said it once on Slam Dunk Central and I’ll say it again: the NBA is still a big man’s game. There is no coincidence that the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers became title contenders once they acquired 7-footers Kevin Garnett and Pau Gasol, respectively. Dwight Howard and Chris Bosh have made their teams legitimate playoff threats in the Eastern Conference. ...

Buehrle's 1,000th Strikeout Was Technically Difficult

Awful Announcing found this 6/25/2008 on chicagobull.blogspot.com

Mark Buehrle as it stands probably ranks as my fourth favorite White Sox player of all-time, behind Robin Ventura, Frank, and Paulie. So as he approached the milestone of 1,000 strikeouts, I was excited to watch. That is, until Buehrle threw a pitch ...

Hit and Run: Just When It’s My Turn to Post

I Dislike Your Favorite Team found this 6/25/2008 on ladiesdotdotdot.wordpress.com

My Cubs were on a 14-game home winning streak going into last night’s game. Nothing last forever, of course, but couldn’t they have made it one more game so that I could write about a win? Nope. Brian Roberts, who almost was a Cub, ...