New Doc in town

So Cliff Lee is out and Roy "Doc" Halladay is in. I'm not going to lie to you guys, at first I didn't like the deal (Doc comes here and the Philies send prospects Kyle Drabek, Michael Taylor, and Travis d'Arnaud to Toronto. Next the Phillies send Lee to Seattle in return for three prospects). I was one of the guys that didn't want to let Lee leave the team. I was almost foaming at the mouth when I thought about having Doc, Lee, and Cole Hamels pitching in the first three games of the World Series (if they were lucky enough to make it back for a third straight season). However when I thought about it a little more, it's not that bad of a deal.

Lee is a great pitcher and 99.9% of all Phillies fans appreciate him and what he did for the team last season. However I also think that most will agree Doc is better. Maybe not by much, but he is better. And if there is any truth to the rumors that Lee was not planning to return to the team after this upcoming season, the trade makes even more sense. Now don't get me wrong, if Lee would have stayed this season along with Doc, and Cole, the Phillies would have most likely offered Lee arbitration. Which would have forced any team that wanted him to give the team a few draft picks in return. But would those draft picks turned out to be on the same level as the prospects they received from Seattle? That will remain an unknown.

Another reason I was a little hesitant on the deal was because I didn't want to let Drabek leave the farm system. However who knows if this guy will be great. At first I was hearing that he had the stuff to become one of the top pitchers in the majors. Now I am hearing he will be a third in the rotation type of pitcher. And supposedly this kid they received from Seattle (Phillippe Aumont) is also "supposed to be" the real deal. So if that is true, the deal isn't too bad.

The Phillies added the best pitcher in baseball, who appears to be very good when facing the New York Yankees (a team that the Phillies will most likely face if they make it back to the World Series) and reloaded their farm system. Would I have liked for them to keep Lee, yes, but do I understand the deal, of course. Yes it would have been great to see the team go all in and spend spend spend. But they aren't the Yankees, nor are they the Boston Red Sox. Maybe times will change when Doc leads this team to its second World Series championship in the last 3 years. But until that day comes, Phillies fans should embrace the deal and enjoy this era of good baseball.

Just a thought.

No Way!

My eyes must be playing tricks on me. There is noway that the Sixers just defeated the Warriors. Wait let me check the box score one more time. I mean I did watch the entire game, but like I said, my eyes must be playing tricks on me. WOW they aren't.

For those that missed the game, it was pretty pretty pretty good. Allen Iverson and Jrue Holiday looked impressive in the backcourt together. Holiday seemed to get the ball to Iverson when he needed it, and put A.I. in the right spots to score. That may be why he finished with 20 points on 7-10 shooting (Iverson also had four assist and only one turnover). Holiday also finished with double digit points (15) and also 6 assist. Those two looked fast and impressive all night long and appeared to give the Warriors problems.

However the real star of the game appeared to be Thaddeus Young. Young finished with 26 points and 14 rebounds...WOW. I would love to see the Sixers design more plays for Young and less for Iggy. No I am not taking a shot at Andre, but I just think Young has a lot of talent and if given a chance, he may be a special player.

Believe it or not, I actually still think that the Sixers will continue to get better every game (I know that makes every John Wall fan upset). Think about it, they have had a lead in every game since Iverson's return. But when they're forced to put the bench players in, they lose it. So plug in a healthy Lou Williams and Marreese Speights, and take out guys like Royal Ivey and Willie Green...hmm this team may be fun to watch. AGAIN I am not saying they will win anything major, but I do think they will make a run at the 6-8 seeds in the East.

I know this is just one win, but I have been watching this team all season long and I see something in them. This team may be cool to watch when they get healthy.

Fly Eagles Fly

Man what a game! What a GREAT game! First I must tip my hat to DeSean Jackson. This guy is one of the most exciting players I have ever watched. It seems like every time he touches the ball he has a chance to score. I am looking at his stats from the Eagles Week 14 win over the Giants, he had 6 catches for 178 yards and a touchdown. Oh yeah I forgot his AMAZING punt return for a touchdown. This guy is special. He really is.

Is it me or is Donovan McNabb having a good season. Shoot in the last 4 games he has been great and clutch. He has thrown for 6 td's and led his team to a few fourth quarter td's. 5 looks like he is having fun out there and looks loose. He actually looks happy out there on the field.

I know I may be getting ahead of myself, but this team is good. They are SCARY good. I am not sure what this season will bring us, but man ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE. ANYTHING. I know the road to Miami is going to be hard, and I know this team has the talent to get there. However I know there are a few teams that will be in the way (Saints, Vikings, Cardinals). But man with a guy like Jackson and a QB like McNabb...ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!!!!!!!!!

Man lets go! I am hype. I tried to hide it, but it's hard to control myself as I watch the highlights from the game. This team may take this city on a wild and crazy ride. Next up 49ers!