So This is What it's Like...

...to be a Pirates fan. A season which is over before the All-Star Break, watching your favorite players get traded for prospects who will become your favorite players that get traded for prospects. It's a vicious cycle and I'm sick of being a part of it. The "New-Look" Indians were slaughtered by the club from the Twin Cities last night and never even looked like they had a chance. They were outplayed in every single aspect of the game. Somehow, that same team took two out of three from the Tigers over the weekend, but that steam seems to be gone now. Eric Wedge better find a way to keep this team's spirits up and get them to fight until the very end of this season. That will tell us all we need to know about next season.

The Crushers are a season-best 10 games over the .500 mark! They are just two games out of first place in the East Division of the Frontier League, Paul Fagan is leading the league in wins with 11 and is 7th in the league in ERA. As a team, Lake Erie leads the league in runs scored with 429 and is tied for 6th in team batting average. Most importantly for their Frontier League livelihood, they are in 4th place in overall attendance and are averaging just under 3,000 fans for each game. Things are looking good for the future of the Lake Erie Crushers!

This just in, Braylon Edwards has FINALLY been cleared to practice and has joined the team, on the field, in Berea. Woopty Doo. Also, Donte Stallworth-less is supposed to be meeting with Roger Goodell to discuss his idiocy. Is there really much to say? "Donte, you effed up royally. You'll be lucky if I ever let you in my league again." And unfortunately, Goodell's ruling will probably be fought by the player's union and will probably not be upheld. There is talk that the player's union is complaining about the amount of power Goodell is wielding. Here's how I feel: If you don't want to be punished, DON'T F--- UP!!! How hard is that? Be a good citizen. Avoid weed, strippers and guns. Don't drive drunk. Don't cheat on your wife. Basically, don't be dumb.

Bowling Green has started their practices too. I can't wait to get to the Doyt for the first game of the season against the Troy Trojans. Maybe my next post will be an evaluation of those men of Troy. BG's stadium should be rocking with their new head coach, plenty of returning starters, an emphasis on BOTH sides of the ball and dedication to excellence, on and off the field. I'm really excited about this football season. Before my Troy evaluation, I'll evaluate the Falcons. I am so ready for football season!!!

Fire Wedge. Fire Shapiro. Get a New Owner.