Can’t Lose for Winning

CITY OF CHAMPIONS – Alright…I knew something was off about the spread last week.

Yeah…I know I said I liked it but hey…you’ve seen them play this season. It’s tough to go against them. This week we’re up against the Baltimore Ravens (-20.5) at last glance. I feel a lot better about this game. The Ravens are offensively challenged. And the defense isn’t what it used to be. They’re still tough against the run but for a team that rarely runs…the pass game should nice and open.

The Red Sox are in trade talks with the Twins regarding Johan Santana. And it looks like Jacoby (in a package including Jon Lester and other prospects) is the key to getting it done. I LOVE Jacoby! I think he’s going to be an incredible, exciting player but…Johan Santana…I KNOW he’s an incredible, exciting player. He’s young, he’s a lefty, he’s a gamer. Pitching is the name of the game. I’d do it in a heartbeat. With the Yankees being the other team in the hunt…I’d love to see the deal done.

Either way…it’s a no lose. But if I had a choice…

The Celtics lost their 2nd game of the season last night against the defending East Conference Champs…the Cleveland Lebron’s. It went to overtime and we had a chance to win in regulation but hey…can’t win them all. The Celtics still have the best record in the NBA. It’s so good to be in the CITY OF CHAMPIONS! Over the past 5 seasons or so…by this time of the season, I’d already be on one of my favorite NBA websites trying to figure out what draft pick would look best in green. Al, Gerald, Ryan and all the rest…I miss you but this is much, much better. By the way, I’ve decided that it’s okay to root for Gerald in the slam dunk contest this year even though he’s not a Celtic anymore.