Random thoughts (Grizz, Cubs, Dolphins, Rebs)
The Grizz signed Darko to a contract recently. I'm a huge fan of this deal, although numerous people have voiced concerns over signing such an unproven player to a multi year deal. This people are morons. Who else did the Grizz have to chose from that was proven? An aging Jamal Magloire, D-league journeyman Mikki Moore, and equally unproven Anderson Varejao? Darko is clearly the best prospect out of these players. He is 22 years old, 7 feet tall, 275 pounds, can pass, shoot, bang down low, block shots, and has a copious amount of untapped potential. If that's not enough to convince you Darko was a great signing you should remember we hired one of the best big man coaches in the league in Mark Iavaroni as our new coach last month. Also, Vareajo and Moore, older players whose stats are no better than Darko's, got signed to contracts of equal or greater length. Kudos to Chris Wallace and a job well done so far.
On another Grizz related note...why are we trying to sign Juan Carlos Navarro? This is a guy who has never played in the NBA, was a second round pick, and is 27 years old. Yes, he has been tearing up the Spanish leagues over the past few years and has continually improved his game, but he is a 6'3 unproven shooting guard. I really hope the only reason Wallace and the Grizz are pursuing JCN is not because they want to suffice Pau's whining...A much better option for the Grizzlies is Matt Barnes. Barnes had a great year last year could come relatively cheap. Barnes has not garnered the interest he though he would after this past season and could come relatively cheap. The knock on Barnes is that he is a product of Don Nelson's system and does not have the ability to contribute to other teams. However, the Grizz are basically implementing the same system Nellie used in GSW so even if Barnes is a product of a system he will be in that same system and hopefully be able to continue his improvement and contributions.
How about those Cubbies? 16 of their last 20 and the best team in baseball since June 3. I would just like to say to all those who told me I was crazy for predicting the Cubs would turn it around after the Sweet Lou outburst and Barrett-Zambrano melee that the Cubs would turn it around. While the season isn't over yet I'm liking how the team is performing lately
Don'ty look now but not only are the Cubs cruising along but they are also getting healthy. Kerry Wood has made a rehab start and is on his way back, Ryan Dempster is scheduled to play today, Wade Miller has begun his rehab, and Henry Blanco should be back soon too. Not only are they getting healthy but they also just acquired Jason Kendall from the A's. Kendall is one of the better hitting catchers in his career but has struggled some this season with the A's. Let's hope all he needs is a change of scenery.
The Dolphins are going to suck again this year. Yes, we got Trent Green but did you see our draft? What the hell were we thinking taking Troy Ginn, Jr that high and over Brady Quinn? I'm still in shock over that. Not only did we add zero talent via the draft, Chris Chambers just got arrested for DWI and with freur Goodell in charge he'll probably be suspended a few games.
Just to give Ole Miss a mention I'd like to throw out the fact that I'm not excited at all about having Seth Adams being our starting QB. Let Herrick play!
On another Grizz related note...why are we trying to sign Juan Carlos Navarro? This is a guy who has never played in the NBA, was a second round pick, and is 27 years old. Yes, he has been tearing up the Spanish leagues over the past few years and has continually improved his game, but he is a 6'3 unproven shooting guard. I really hope the only reason Wallace and the Grizz are pursuing JCN is not because they want to suffice Pau's whining...A much better option for the Grizzlies is Matt Barnes. Barnes had a great year last year could come relatively cheap. Barnes has not garnered the interest he though he would after this past season and could come relatively cheap. The knock on Barnes is that he is a product of Don Nelson's system and does not have the ability to contribute to other teams. However, the Grizz are basically implementing the same system Nellie used in GSW so even if Barnes is a product of a system he will be in that same system and hopefully be able to continue his improvement and contributions.
How about those Cubbies? 16 of their last 20 and the best team in baseball since June 3. I would just like to say to all those who told me I was crazy for predicting the Cubs would turn it around after the Sweet Lou outburst and Barrett-Zambrano melee that the Cubs would turn it around. While the season isn't over yet I'm liking how the team is performing lately
Don'ty look now but not only are the Cubs cruising along but they are also getting healthy. Kerry Wood has made a rehab start and is on his way back, Ryan Dempster is scheduled to play today, Wade Miller has begun his rehab, and Henry Blanco should be back soon too. Not only are they getting healthy but they also just acquired Jason Kendall from the A's. Kendall is one of the better hitting catchers in his career but has struggled some this season with the A's. Let's hope all he needs is a change of scenery.
The Dolphins are going to suck again this year. Yes, we got Trent Green but did you see our draft? What the hell were we thinking taking Troy Ginn, Jr that high and over Brady Quinn? I'm still in shock over that. Not only did we add zero talent via the draft, Chris Chambers just got arrested for DWI and with freur Goodell in charge he'll probably be suspended a few games.
Just to give Ole Miss a mention I'd like to throw out the fact that I'm not excited at all about having Seth Adams being our starting QB. Let Herrick play!
posted by Jason Smith at 9:58 PM
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