Odds and Ends

So it has been awhile since my last post and for that I apologize. Since writing last, the Bruins playoff hopes are all but gone (especially after getting destroyed by the New York Rangers last night), March madness is in full swing (and of course my bracket is all messed up), the college hockey tournament is about to begin, and Spring Training is nearly halfway over.

The Bruins got beat 7-0 last night, pretty much eliminating themselves from the playoffs unless they can win the next 3 games in a row (2 against Montreal and another against the Rangers). The Bruins are in 12th place and only 6 points out; however, climbing over 4 teams to get into the playoffs is going to be though, especially if they can't play consistently. Of course I say now that they are eliminated, but if they win one or two in a row my hopes will be up all over again. That's what this team likes to do to you.

March Madness is cruising right along and for some reason there haven't been as many upsets as people were expecting (I picked mostly upsets, hence the reason why my bracket is messed up). There were no 5-12 upsets this year like there usually is. So far, the two biggest upsets have been Winthrop over Notre Dame and Virginia Commonwealth over Duke. Other than that there have been a few minor upsets but nothing major. As I write this, Florida is down 2 at halftime to Purdue and Wisconsin is down 11 to UNLV with 1 minute left in the first half. As long as Florida or Ohio State don't win the national championship I will be a happy man.

The Sox are looking well this Spring. The team has made strides to fix their weaknesses from last season and I really like the way this team looks. The only problem I have is this closer by committee nonsense. You think the organization would have learned from 2 years ago when they tried it and it failed miserably. Either give the ball to Timlin or go out and get a closer. Don't tell me that Joel Pinero is the leading candidate for the closers role. That's just nonsense. The offense is going to be better than ever and the starting rotation is the deepest its ever been (especially with Lester getting healthy). Personally, I think they can make a run for the AL East title if the team can stay healthy. Although, the dreaded Yankees do have a great offensive team and have the advantage in the bullpen. The pitching staffs are pretty much even and this race could come down to the last few weeks of the season.

Not much major news to report. I will try and update soon. Be patient folks!! Enjoy boys and girls. Happy St. Patrick's Day!! Over and out.