Entries from June 2008

June 28, 2008

Truth.

We don’t usually deal in short posts, but when something someone else writes perfectly sums up our thoughts, we feel linking to it is better than rehashing the same points in our own words — so check out these links for NBA Draft recap thoughts.

June 26, 2008

NBA Draft Preview: New York Knicks

Ahh, it’s finally here — Draft Day ‘08. And as a Knicks fan it comes along with a pleasant feeling knowing this is the first significant moment in the post-Isiah era of the franchise. Yes, the team is still atrocious and will take years to rebuild, but a top 10 pick and a new regime [...]

June 25, 2008

NBA Draft Preview: Philadelphia 76ers

With the NBA Draft fast approaching, we examine the Sixers’ needs, Ed Stefanski’s track record in the NBA Draft, and some of the players we do and don’t want to see pulling on a Philly jersey next year.

June 18, 2008

Red Sox help Phils realize their need for a pitcher

After dropping 2 out of 3 at home to a banged-up Red Sox squad, we assess the Phillies’ weakness at the back end of the rotation — and what they need to do going forward if they hope to compete in October.

June 12, 2008

Kryptonite

Since last we joined you, Faithful Reader, two nails have been violently hammered into the Mets coffin for the 2008 campaign. The sweep in San Diego was the first, and today’s loss to Arizona was the second and far more demoralizing. There’s still a lot of baseball left (97 games, to be exact), which is [...]

June 2, 2008

June MMLBRC: New York Mets

On the first Monday of each month we roll out our Monthly MLB Report Card (forever to be known as MMLBRC) for the Mets, Phillies and Yankees. We’ll still check in from time to time with short posts to quickly take the pulse of each team, but think of the MMLBRC as an in depth [...]

June 2, 2008

June MMLBRC: Philadelphia Phillies

We continue our June Monthly MLB Report Cards with a look at the Fightin’ Phils, who find themselves in first place in the NL East — thanks to a lights out bullpen and a video game offense.

June 2, 2008

June MMLBRC: New York Yankees

On the first Monday of June, we renew our Monthly MLB Report Card and begin by checking back in with the Bronx Bombers, who at .500 have struggled to begin the year. But the news isn’t all bad, so keep reading.