Sunday, April 3, 2011

Cavs - Tribe - Maybe even some Browns?


Had the absolute privilege of attending the Cavs vs. Heat game last Tuesday. The place was electric. (Thanks again Conley)

Cavs, obviously, won the game, and Lebron, obviously, cried afterwards. Ryan Hollins played like an All Star caliber big man. Baron Davis orchestrates the game like no point guard we've seen in a Cavs uniform for YEARS. The rest of the team played like the playoffs were on the line. We are not a playoff team, but they were playing for pride.

It's really a shame what's happened to the Cavs this year. Obviously LeBron bailed like the coward that he is, but literally, nothing else went their way. Andy Varejoa - their energy catalyst - went down with a season ending injury. Antwan Jameson also suffered a season ending injury.

When you look at next year, and add in healthy Andy, 'Twan and Baron Davis, I think the Cavs will be fun to watch. Granted, I thought they'd be a playoff team this year, but who's keeping track. Right?

Had the non privilege of attending the Indians home opener on Friday. Fausto Carmona was lit up like a leg lamp in an old mans window. We left when the Tribe trailed 14-0. Yes, that's a baseball score, the Browns are still locked out. The Tribe rallied a bit, but it was still ugly baseball. They then lost on Saturday as well. Today, Sunday, they played a great game of baseball and beat the White Sox for their first win of the season. Justin Masterson threw a great game, Orlando Cabrera went yard, Lou Merloni came up big, and Pronk continued to hit the ball hard. Enjoyed watching it, and look forward to their series with the Boston Red Sox.

We are now in April. That's big for two reasons: 1. It's the month of ManCation. A vacation trip for the fellas where we do everything Manly.

Quick game break: The Cavs were being manhandled by the Knicks, and Baron Davis just went on a run. The guy is on fire. 11 points in a minute. Cavs are now down by 10. That was fun.

2. April is also the month of the NFL Draft. Lucky for the NFL that fans are focusing on the draft, and not the fact that they are still bickering over $9 billion dollars. Who are the Browns going to take? I honestly don't know. One thing I do know: there should be some serious talent on the board when the Browns send their pick to the podium. Some serious upgrades. We may snag another franchise corner, or a run stopping tackle, maybe even a linebacker. You noticed I mentioned all defensive players there. That's because I want them to take a defensive player with that first pick, OR, trade down if the deal is right. I will say: We don't need a QB early, and that feels good, BUT, we do need another RB. Free agency? Sure, if there is one.

Ok, dinner is ready, and the Cavs are back on. Boy, it feels good to be a Sunday.

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