Opening Day!

If you read my post last week, then you probably know what kind of mood I'm in. UCONN was awful, Dale Jr. was worse, and I am currently watching Brian Bruney overthrow every pitch as the Yankees trail the Orioles in the late innings. Yes, they still have a team in Baltimore. I find it funny that these fans boo Mark Texeira and cheer Ray Lewis. Anyone see something wrong with this picture? In all fairness, I went to Camden Yards for the first time last summer and the atmosphere was awesome. I'll definitely go back...eventually.

I said it last week...Tom Izzo is officially the most underrated coach in sports. He's also much shorter than I thought. I think that will be the end for Jim Calhoun who certainly deserves enormous credit for building a great program from the ground up. Some of my fondest college memories are from watching his teams in Gampel Pavilion. I hope the university is careful to put the program in the best hands possible.

My fantasy draft was last Wednesday. It went well and I like my team. I had Miguel Cabrera fall to me at #10 which was awesome. Carlos Lee came all the way back to my third pick and I gambled with ARod in the fourth. I don't really know what to expect from his injury, but I think there is obviously tremendous offensive upside with him. I also took late gambles on injured pitchers John Lackey and Ervin Santana. They each have had some elbow issues which could lead to Dr. Andrews fantasy extinction lair, but I will always take a shot on the pitcher with elbow issues over one with a bum shoulder. I never touch Mark Prior or Chris Carpenter.

As in all drafts, the idiot who makes terrible picks showed up. He took Bengie Molina in the second round and Mike Mussina in about the 10th. For both picks the draftmaster paused the draft and asked the guy what he was doing. It's funny, no matter what kind of sport, or what level of competition, there is always a moron like this who shows up and makes these ridiculous picks. It has become a hobby of mine to try and pick out this person before the drafts starts. It's kind of like my own version of the TV show 'The Mole'.

Another one of my friends got laid off today. It's now officially effecting close friends and family. It's sad and I hope it turns around soon. Baseball season getting here is always a sign of hope that winter is over. Hopefully other things turn around with the season this year too.