Thurman's Helmet

Thats because Randall Gay is basically their #1`cover corner. He's shown a lot of improvement and some ball hawking skills. It was mainly Earthwind Moreland getting lit up. If Ty Law can make it back by the playoffs and I dont see why he couldnt, after the first round bye, he should be plenty healthy then we'll be all set. Then again, if we cant pressure the QB, we could be in trouble.

Just wait until tomorrow night's splooge fest between Theisman, McGuire, Patrick and Peyton Manning.

Hudson gone, now Mulder. Doesnt look like Oakland will be in the playoff race for a few years. Great acquisition for the Cards.

He looks promising. I still like Jason Schmidt, Josh Beckett and Mark Prior

I agree. Probably the biggest reason he wont be back. Unless Scott Boras overplays his hand again a la Kevin Millwood last year and they end up accepting arbitration.

True, Randy Johnson has to start declining in ability sometime doesnt he? Javier Vazquez is what 27-28? He'll do well in Los Angeles. I dont know too much about the prospects you gave up. I think Arizona makes out pretty good in this deal if Brad Penny is healthy.

Big difference is Clement has more of an ability to make people swing and miss whereas batters often put the ball in play vs Lowe and there are definately times in a game where you NEED a big K. Perhaps they feel that A. Clement will come cheaper and B. Clement can get the big strikeout when needed. That and his ERA and WHIP was a lot better than Lowe's.

I'd take what YES and Yankee broadcasters say with a grain of salt. I'm not saying that Theo and co. have been all warm and cuddly regarding Lowe but I dont imagine they treated him that bad.

Is there a dumber saying in all of sports? You are what you are. Pittsburgh has won THIRTEEN friggen games. They are damn good and find ways to win even when they dont play especially well, much like the Patriots. What more can you ask from a team?

Where did you read that? And do you have a link? I cant imagine Theo saying something like that.

From what I understand, Red Sox management felt Lowe was too inconsistent from start to start. They did offer him arbitration but dont expect him to accept it. To me, the guy has been money in the highest of high pressure situations and that has to count for something. I wouldnt mind seeing him back. By the way, doesnt Randy Johnson wear #51? Who gives up the number, he or Bernie Williams?

Its also a good idea to research the breed to determine its territorial or protective instinct. I remember when I was in college, my neighbors had a huge Rottweiler we called Bear. He typically came over to our house to visit and was a nice calm dog. He let it be known however, that you were in no way to go anywhere near his house. That dog may act one way if he ambles over to your yard and may be totally different when he's on his own territory.

Are you my neighbor? Our neighborhood is like that too. I see kids my daughter's age running amok unsupervised throughout the neighborhood. Each dog is different but from what I've heard, American Bulldogs are decent dogs. I guess it will depend on how its raised. The most important thing is to teach your kids how to act around dogs and to NEVER approach a dog they dont know or a dog if its tied up. When I first saw the A.B, I thought it was the biggest Pit Bull I'd ever seen. I'm more a fan of the English Bulldog myself but thats neither here nor there.

At least you're most likely going to see Randy Johnson on the mound every 5th day. That automatically makes Mike Mussina better. Pavano will be fine as a #3 and then whatever you get out of Jaret Wright and Kevin Brown will be gravy. My hope is that the sum of Wells and Clement can come close to what Martinez and Lowe was. If not, our team isnt as good as last year.

A QBs main job is to guide the offense and manage the game. The ones that do it effectively are the winners in this game. Roethlisberger looks like he can do that. Eli has yet to prove that he can.

So Matt Clement and David Wells are going to suck in Boston coming over from the National League but Carl Pavano and Jaret Wright will be spectacular is that it?

Clement could be dominant if he gets his command down. Maybe Schilling and Wells who basically walk NO ONE could help him with that. I like the signing. I'd still like to see them work a trade with Florida for A.J Burnett.

Never buy a car based on monthly payment. ALWAYS negotiate the overall price of the car. The money ALWAYS comes from somewhere and dealerships arent in the business of losing money. The customer ALWAYS pays. Either now or later but they pay.

I was in the biz too and I'd be frothing at the mouth while he signed that lease. Its all I'm gonna say.

Dude, let go of that game already. We've beaten you soundly 3 times since.

How many miles you get per year?

God forbid some "dumbass" takes the team who's played fairly well and is playing at home. the nerve of some people.

Whether or not the Red Sox were the wild card or not, the Wild Card has been GREAT for baseball. Without it, there would be NO meaningful games from Mid-August on in most divisions, attendance would be down as many cities like Houston, Chicago, San Francisco, Oakland, Texas, Philadelphia, San Diego etc... would no longer be in the hunt.

I'm not bummed YET. Its still early but right now its not looking too good especially if this Randy Johnson to the Yankees gets finalized. Schilling Wells Arroyo Wakefield Halama Bullpen Embree Timlin Mantei Foulke Bullpen is good but right now the rotation is lacking and we still need to either resign Varitek or get a JAG catcher and get a 2B. There is also the matter of both Kevin Millar and Doug Mientkiewicz wanting to play full time. Possibly Dave Roberts too. Theo has his work cut out for him.

Which network has the doubleheader this Sunday? Should be CBS right? I'm hoping to get Bills-Bengals at 1 on CBS and Jets-Seahawks on Fox. 4 O'Clock games look like slim pickins.