Baby Jumpers All Night Long

Hey Orlando...Suck It! Big Baby Davis just hit the biggest shot of his career; and that kid in the first row.

Great overall game by the Celtics this was the definition of a team victory. In a very heavily officiated outcome the Celtics prevailed with pretty much ever starter in foul trouble. If I'm Orlando I realize that we just lost our shot at taking a 3-1 lead over the defending champs. Remember the Celtics have "Been there before" . Stan Van Gundy has to be shitting himself that they let this one slip away. I mean only rookie Courtney Lee was making shots in the final minutes. Wouldn't a good coach run more low post plays for Howard when Perkins, Scal, and Baby were all in foul trouble by the end of the game? Somewhere Stan Van Gundy's porn stache is bitch slapping Stan for his ignorant game management.

This just in J.J. Redick just had another three bounce off the rim and hit the 24 second clock.

McLovin It

I'm telling you the Celtics were sleep walking for 2/3 of that game and they still had a shot to win it at the end. Bottom line is that the Celtics didn't play well and they almost cut down the

Magic. Orlando if you think the Celtics are going to lay down and hand over this series check yourselves. That goes for you too Stan VanGundy's porn stach. The Celtics will win game 2. On top of it all apparently McLovin is a fan. I Love This Game!

P.S. anyone think that NBA playoffs commercial where Kobe takes the shot with two defenders in his face over dishing it to a wide-open Luke Walton is rediculous? It should read "The NBA...Where Selfish Pre-Madonna Happens!" Cue the piano solo.

It's Demolition Time

Honestly the Celtics are going to be tired tonight. They just got taken to the limit in a grueling 7 game series with the younger, faster, and just dumb enough to think they have a chance baby Bulls. Well this will just be another reason for everyone to doubt the heart of this team (Which I think the Celtics have displayed more this year than last. If you can imagine having more heart than the '07 World Championship team). Honestly the Magic are bigger and stronger down low. Besides Perkins the Celtics don't have anyone who can bang bodies with Howard. Honestly Howard is a specimen, but we have seen dunk champions both good and bad come and go in the playoffs.

Ultimately Perk will have to limit Howard. Otherwise I see Ray Allen continuing his strong performance in this year's playoffs. Paul Pierce may suffer the most since he looked tired in Game 1 versus the Bulls. Rondo will have to regain some of his confidence after losing his ability to take it to the hoop in games 6 & 7. I think he will and is the second most vital part of the Celtics recipe for success against the Magic. He should be up to the challenge and I don't see "Skip to my Lou" a.k.a. Raefer Allston locking down Rondo for any period of time. I'll miss Tommy Heinsohn's A++ game this round since the games will be on TNT/ESPN, but the Celtics mystic will remain.

In the end I think the Celtics will have to get some help from the 6th man. The crowd has been up to it thus far. The Gahden will be rocking and rolling tonight. It's Demolition Time!

Bull Sh!%

Game 4 wasn't a cake walk as expected, but the Celtics really let one get away. Or should I say the Refs had a hand in this one??? Why wasn't Miller ejected for throwing a shot at Big Baby for a hard foul? I didn't know instant replay could be used to benefit the home team. It was a hard fought game, but the Celtics just were not putting it together offensively in that second over-time. Pierce refused to acknowledge he wasn't having the game he had in game 3, and missed another huge foul shot. Bet the farm he has a huge game 5. He wasn't exactly getting any calls early on and really hasn't been getting anything Lebron, Kobe, or Derick Rose would all series long. Ray Allen should have kept getting the damn ball. Rajon should have taken it to the rack at the end of the first OT and the game would have been in the C's pocket. Instead the Bulls got back in this thing. Overall the Celtics are looking at having to win 2 out-of 3 and that ain't bad. I like their chances having two at the Gahden. The Green will be out in the 6th man full force no doubt. Will the Celtics finally put together a complete performance? We'll see.

19 points, 16 assists and 12 rebounds

The only way to sum up last nights game is in statements:

• Rajon "Motha F'n" Rondo. (19 points, 16 assists and 12 rebounds)


• Chicago, You just got Rondo'd


• Baby taking Big-baby-jumpers


• PERKenstein is a Beast


• I'd say Ray Ray is Baaaaaaaaaack!


• Tommy Heinsohn, in his own words, "Wore out his seat cushion"


• Mike Gorman is still finishing off the "GOT IT!" from Ray's game winner.


• Dickerson is still trying to figure out his game notes. "The hills of Welsley?"


• Ben Gordon is on the cream? Or the clear? Right?


• Shouldn't Pierce be guarding Gordon in crunch time?


• Isn't this a "menacing" gang sign and a hefty league fine David Stern?


• Joakim is the king of all A$$ Clowns.


• Did Derrick Rose even play last night?


• Doc where is Tony Allen???


• It is now safe to jump back on the bandwagon fair weather fans.


• Game 3 "LET ME HEAR IT!!!"
  

Playoffs?

Man, the new Bruins commercials are pretty good. Saw them over at barstoolsports.com, but this was my favorite one. I may have to watch the playoffs Habs vs. Bruins. I don't think I've watched a game since the debacle in 2004. Maybe this is just what I need to get into it.


And speaking of the Bruins. These bears are not taking any shit from any fat dirty hippie trying to fight for their freedom. Kind of like who Lucic will be treating any Habs wing men.

Pats and Present

Now I don't know about the rest of you Pats fans out there, but this season has been a fun ride. Sunday's late comeback win over the lowly Seahawks lead by (Gulp!) Seneca Wallace is case-in-point. Typical of this Pats season the perceived strength with the lose of Brady the "Bend and then Break" Pats D looked lost at times and couldn't stop the pass. Now I know this is the NFL and every team has talent, but Deion "F'n" Branch shouldn't be torching your secondary; unless this is 2003 and Tom Brady is sporting a playoff beard. The lose of Bruschi will hurt the Pats run D immensely, but honestly he wasn't much of a factor this year in the pass game. Not that Junior or Rosie are washed up, but I don't see them contributing much to the pass D either. Although it was good to have them once Teddy went down with what looked like a nasty knee injury. Another huge hit was the shoulder injury to Vinny Wilfork. This one could be devastating. I consider Vinny the catalyst of this D, because when he's stopping the run and eating up double and triple teams the Pats D rolls. Ty Warren missed his third game as well; LeKevan Smith is only going to take you so far. Ohh, James Sanders went down too, so we got that going for us.

On the bright side Brandon Merriweather, who was the draft pick that came to the Pats in return for Deion Branch, showed some clutch. I really think this guy is going to be a big play maker. I just wish he had picked-off Eli back in February so we could have started the Hall-O-Fame talk. The offense lead by Cassel and Wes Welker continued to make big plays and keep the Pats in this game. Anyone else think Welker deserves some MVP mention?

For now the Pats destiny lies in others hands. The Jets or Dolphins win their next three and they're in. The Pats have to win and take care of business in the next three at Oakland, home vs. Arizona, and at the Bills. All three of these are games the Pats should win, but do they have enough bullets left in the chamber?

London is Calling

After a horrible lose to the Steelers the Pats playoff hopes are in limbo. Some say the need to win out the rest of their schedule to make it to the dance. 4-0 with this team is hard to imagine, but it certainly has been a strange season. Now in the wake of this huge lose the team learns Old Uncle Roger and the NFL have chosen the Pats to play in London next year. Mr. Kraft isn't too pleased, but hey it beats China. I hope Tommy's prepping the knee because Cassel is sure as hell going to get a hefty paycheck from some bottom feeder this off-season. With a West-Coast swing in the next two weeks we'll see who the Pats are playoff contenders or overachievers. Either way it has been a fun ride reminiscent of the old days where the Pats were not the hated powerhouse.

Lackey v. Lester II

It is kind of hard to be pissed about last night's game. It was a tough game. The fact is the Sox had no business being in that game. The Angels were being "The Angels" early in the game by muffing a week pop-up turning it into a three run single. The Sox showed the pen is strong and just couldn't get the big hit they needed even though the Halos gave them ample 2 out runners on opportunities. As for the Napoli homers..."The Wall giveth. The Wall taketh away." The Monster can change a game and it certainly did last night. I'm not too worried about Mike Napoli.

I have no doubts that tonight will be a different story. Did the Sox give the Halos some momentum? Yes! Have no fear though that Lester will step it up as Beckett (looked rusty and out of shape) failed to do last night. Tonight would be a great time for Pedroia to break out of his playoff slump and also a great night to get Lowell some rest. Will the Mayor get some playing time??? I think it would be a great lift to have him in there tonight to give the team a spark. The Halos stole some momentum last night hopefully the Sox can right the course and get back on track.

With Lester on the hill things should return to normal for the Halos pathetic offense. The Sox offense probably needed this extra game to get Papi and Pedroia going, because you want to be sharp against the Rays, or even the Pale Hoes. Hopefully I can stay up to watch the end of this one.

Living After Midnite! Rocking till the Dawn!

Watch out Anaheim you just got Jacked UP! John Lester man I knew he would come out and grind, but he was straight grooving last night. The first inning was the only inning where he really had any total lack of control, but once the nerves settled Lester decided he belonged. Not even a costly error in the 3rd by Lowrie shook him. He did what an Ace does and picked up his teammate.

(Man-crush Alert) have really enjoyed watching this kid blossom because it hasn't happened really since Clemens. Not counting Paps, who didn't pitch too bad himself last night fanning three to seal the V. When was the last time the Sox farm system produced a stud starter and a lefty at that.

Did I expect Lester to take over the ACE roll? I'm not going to lie I didn't feel 100% about yesterday. Today I'm a total believer this kid is poised and I hate to say it reminds me of Clemens. He is stronger than he looks and has actually put on a significant amount of muscle just over the year. Buck Martinez, annoying voice with great insight, said it best Lester gets stronger as the game goes on. Last year he would gas out in that sixth inning this year he gets some big outs with the Angles able to do little to stop his dominance. Do I feel confident about him taking the hill in a big spot again? You bet your fun loving ass I do! Ohh and we have Dice in game 2 and then Dunh Dunh Dunh Beckett in game 3. If the Angles don't win Friday night against Dice they have NO Chance! No Chance in Hell!

What the hell happened to Vlad Guerro and why didn't Scioscia pinch run for him in that spot. I thought this was an agressive team. The guy runs like Robo Cop running on a couple of AA batteries. Huge play by Youk (horrible human being), but that is some bad judgement by a franchise player.

On a TBS note:

What the hell does Craig Sager know about baseball. Shouldn't he be hanging with Chuck Barkley at the Mirage in Vegas this time of year? Where the hell was Jose Mota, quite possibly the funniest sideline reporter my eyes have ever beheld. TBS we need him butchering names and coach interviews between innings. It is the least you can do for the 10 p.m. start. I can't say how much a loss would have hurt after watching that game until 1:30 a.m. eastern time.

Manny being Manny:

Lastly Manny is playing his ass off for L.A. and Joe Torre glad the Sox gave him away and paid for him to mash for the Dodgers in the playoffs. Jason Bay's heroics are the only thing weening me off not seeing Manny admire a 475 foot bomb in the Cali air. Cubs fans I feel for you hang in there Really. Don't jump.

We're gonna elbow these Halos right here

Anyone else as pumped up as I am for tonight. Granted the game starts at ten so I may do a little more pre-gaming than usual. I'm about as pumped up as this guy is to give this table a flying elbow drop. OHhhhhhhhhhhhYEAHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Watch out Anaheim because this ain't all palm trees and sunshine the Sox are about to bring the Pain! STROKE!

Macho Man's Elbow Drop @ Yahoo! Video

California Dreamin.

ALDS Game one looms over the nations collective head today. In a little less than 12 hours the Sox will hand the ball to John Lester and let their play do the talking. Will Drew or Lowell start? Who knows. Personally I think Drew starts and maybe sucks it up and pretends he has a pair. Lowell explained his injury as "fine while he's sitting on the couch" so I don't expect to see him flashing the glove too much in this series.

This bring up a big debate do you DH Lowell start Papi at first and move Youk to third. This severely downgrades your defense against an aggressive Angles club. I say you save Lowell to pinch hit in a big spot if you need him get him some rest. DH Papi where he is most at home and start "The Mayor" at first. What? you say. The MAYOR? Avid blogger Sean Casey? Yes, what has he done not to get the nod at first. Look at his numbers in almost 200 at bats this year:

2008 STATS
BA HR RBI OBP SLG
.322 0 17 .381 .392

Granted he's not hitting for power and is by no means a burner on the base paths, but the guy is a solid gap hitter and he knows how to get on base. Look at his post-season numbers if you need anymore proof:

3 Postseason Series w/ Detroit Tigers in 2006 - Team Record: 2-1 Games: 10 AB:37 Runs: 3 Hits: 16 2b's: 5 Hr's: 2 RBI's:9 Walsk: 1 K's: 2 Avg: .432 OBS: .447 Slug: .730

I say he's a better impact player than Drew will be in this series. If you're counting on Nancy to hit another grand slam it ain't gonna happen. He's been getting a pass for hitting one huge home run, but what has he done this year since his unreal July? Sat on the bench nursing his sore back. Maybe he is more seriously injured so why waste his bat in the lineup. I saw start Bay, Ellsy, and CoCo and use Drew when he feels he can contribute. It would be good to have his lefty bat and Lowell's righty bat off the bench.

We will, We will, Rock You Anaheim it just won't feel right without Manny kicking your cans all over the place...

Ohh I love this Party!

The Sox clinched a playoff birth and the Rays spilt their double header against the O's so it looks like its time to get ready for the Halos. Can't say it was a great victory, but Wake and the Sox did just enough to win. Some great plays to preserve a one run lead by Jacoby and especially Cora to save a liner up the middle from bringing in the potential tying run. Paps came in for an important bases loaded third out in the 8th and in the 9th took it to another level going upstairs to to fan two and get the final pop out to seal the win. Mild chaos ensued. Not quite the party of 2007, but the Sox certainly know how to celebrate these things. Papi was the first to don the goggles and the beer flowed like wine.

Some Observations & Highlights from the celebration:

• MDC, Lopez, and Aardsma dousing the fat cop who guards the Sox bullpen. Not sure what his name is but he always fist pounds Paps in big games. Great to see the team chemistry goes further than just the players and coaches.
• MDC has the cutest baby daughter. Coco Crisp has the cutest wife.
• Paps taking third, second, and first and handing them out to the Fenway Faithful.
• Lowell and Veritek personally thanking the fans. True Veterans.
• Katherine Tappen not being doused...is she Tek's home wrecker, because no one touched her. Tek must have called off the dogs
• Paps interview with Heidi Whatney while he was puffing a stoggey and blowing smoke right into her face. Heidi was doused from head to toe therefore I take her out of the Tek scandal running.
• You gotta love the Mayor!
• The Indians disappearing seconds after the last out. Man they must hate the Sox.
• Theo Is the Man. I hate Larry Luchino.
• Woooooooooooo! Diamonds are forever...So is Elbladado!?(no idea what this was referring to.) Was his kid all hopped up on Mountain Dew or what?
• The dousing of the coach who looks like an alien. Forget his name. It wasn't Demarlo?
• New nicknames for Masterson "Lurch"! Youk "Uncle Fester"!

Gotta love playoff baseball. Hopefully this team can put it together.

Rayzed and Confused

So I expected the Rays to put up a better fight than they did for this AL East title. Instead Kazmir comes out like Jake the Snake Roberts at a county fair event. Man that was easy for the Sox 13 runs, six homers, and a solid pitching performance by Dice K. Ortiz seems to be getting his thump back with 4 RBIs last night. Youk (horrible humanbeing) with 3 RBIs and even the Captain added two RBIs. How about Coco Crisp leading off drawing three walks, talk about a resurgence. Total team effort last night, except for Nancy Drew of course who had a death in the family/ bad back, and Lowell and his torn hip labrum still gritting through it. I'm not counting the Rays out of this yet, but with Beckett on the hill tonight in a big game you know the Sox are gonna be pumped to take sole lead of the East. People say it doesn't matter if the Sox win the division just as long as they make the playoffs. Bullshit you know Pedroia, Beckett, and company want to take it all.

Bring on the Pennant baby doesn't matter if we play Chi Sox or the Halos. Just get there baby.

Oh, pilot of the storm who leaves no trace, like thoughts inside a dream Heed the path that led me to that place, yellow desert stream My Shangri-La beneath the summer moon, I will return again Sure as the dust that floats high in June, when movin' through Kashmir. - Led Zepplin "Kashmir"