What a week

Man...this past week seems like it lasted for a whole month. Finally the first time in this semester, I can say I was in class for every class. Well....almost. But thats probably as close as I'll get until Seussical the Musical is over in two weeks. Oh man, speaking of that musical, there is so much that needs to be done, and like theres a shorten performance this coming Friday, and we haven't even had a full-tech rehersal, oh boi, I can feel late nights coming.

Oh..for people that got worried about me these couple of weeks (you know who you are [assuming you read this]) Just want to say thanks, and sorry for making you worry.

Random Baseball Thoughts:
Morneau got a HR and a Triple today, he's been playing great since coming off the DL, maybe getting beaned with the ball was a good thing..haha...Jays are playing well so far this year, as I said in my pre-season predictions, they got good talents, but not good enough yet to challenge for a playoff spot. April is indeed a weird month, seeing the Yankees at 10-14, with the Orioles leading the East, next thing you know the D-Rays will lead the division with Boston not making the playoffs. Its highly unlikely Orioles will keep playing the way they are playing in April for the rest of the season. A few of their players are playing above their expectations (Mr. Brian Roberts being one), and I don't foresee them keeping their current pace for the next 5 months. A'rod has been tearing it up the past week, 5 HRs I think? Wow, he has certainly stepped up when the Yanks needs him to. Wonder if Cashman's job is in jeopardy judging by the way the Bronx Bombers are performing this year.

Don't like the rain

I hate it the weather when it rains. Not much of a wet weather person myself, like it when its all sunny, can do so much more than stuck at home on a rainy day. Hit the range a couple of times this week, just shaking off the rust and what not. Had trouble clearing 150 with the driver, and struggling to get the loft with the irons, think I'm back to where I was 2 years ago, so sad. Hopefully I can get more practice soon and maybe hit the course when summer rolls around.

It felt like the longest week last week. I think it was the first week since March break when I was actually in school for all 5 days of school. Sad I know. Long week, but was quite interesting, especially having Global National here filming for their segment, and then the footage wasn't even 2 minutes in length.

Another long week coming up, badminton season wrapping up, so each week is going to feel just that much longer. Good thing Seussical is coming up, and then have summer to look forward to. Still waiting for 'loo's acceptances, just gotta keep waiting patiently.

Disappointing day

*sigh* So yeah, came fifth today, when the top 4 qualify for OFSAA. I'm disappointed, knowing that I let so many ppl down, my partner, friends and what not. I mean its not like I couldn't beat the team that we lost to. I don't know...its just seems like I was lost on the court. Yeah, I was making shots, but I wasn't making the right shots and what not...Oh wellz. At least now I won't miss 2 more full days of school (not like I care anyways). So yeah, to everyone that earned the top 4 in T.O. Congrats, and all the best at OFSAA. You guys will have a blast, and yeah, enjoy it, once of a lifetime opportunity.

Whats the big deal?

So the Red Sox celebrated their World Series win yesterday, and two of the former Red Sox, Derek Lowe and Dave Roberts returned to Fenway Park to join in with the celebration as their team had the day off. So Lowe and Roberts were given the same jersey as they would've worn last year when they received their ring, and out of no where, sports talk show everywhere were putting them down for wearing their old team's jersey. So whats the big deal? They were on the team last year, and they're only wearing it for the celebration. Last year is last year, this year is this year. Who cares if they wear last year's jersey for a celebration. They waited their whole lives for this moment, and we have people jumping on their back saying how they're not loyal to their team. Its only a 30 minute ceremony, let these guys enjoy it, it might be their only one in their career (seeing how one is with the Pirates and the other with the Padres). The Red Sox nations waited 86 years for this moment, and we have these people trying to spoil their party. Amazing what some people would do just to start a conversation. Another note, hats off to the Bronx Bombers for their gentlemen like behaviour yesterday during the Red Sox celebration. Unlike the Pistons and the Bulls several years back, the Yanks stood in their dugout, and applauded the Sox players when they were receiving their ring. I strongly believe that this rivalry is mostly created by the media to draw more audience. There will be some guys who hate each other from the two teams, but in the end, they're all baseball players, and in my opinion, they have mutual respect for each other.

Citys tomorrow, hope I do well...

Baseball Preview Part III

Its so true when people say in time of crisis and in time of need, you see who your friends are and who your "friends" are. Some people might seem like they're there for you, but in reality they are there for you if they have nothing else to do. Once something more important comes up, you're the last thing in their mind.

Anyways, baseball season. Outside American League East. It'll be a two team race in West, my prediction having the Angels up top but Texas not far behind and also in running for wildcard spot. Texas's downfall will be primarily because of their starting rotation. The Angels have a chance to make to the ALCS if their starters have a good season, or else look for a Boston New York again. Minnesota should win the central, as they kept most of their team together except for Koskie going to the blue birds. Morneau will finally get a full season to show his stuff, look for him to become a 30HR man. Should be interesting to see how Santana plays after his contract year.

NL to come later.

Baseball Preview Part II

So the funniest thing happened today. I went down to Starbucks to buy a coffee during my spare, and I bump into Jamie Campbell. If you don't know who he is, he's the guy that will be doing the commentary for Blue Jays game this year for Sportsnet. So we got to chat about baseball season and what we think will happen, so it was fun.

The Jays game today proved that their bullpen is not strong enough. It is evident by having them switch closers 3-4 times last season, and having to put Batista as the closer. He has done a good job so far this season, 2/2, so we'll see what happens. And KAT, John Mcdonald is awesome, he might not be the best SS in the league, but he's an amazing fielder, and he'll help Russ Adams alot in his development.

AL East, the two biggest spenders in the league. The Blue Jays (or the third place team) could easily finish above the .500 mark, and still be around 10 games away from the divison winner. By far this is the toughest division in baseball. Imagine having to face RJ followed by Mussina. Sure, it was not as scary as last year with Pedro and Schilling, but the bats will scare the best pitchers in the league. From top the bottom, the Yankees batters are almost flawless, anyone of them can change the outcome of the ballcome at anytime with one swing of the bat. If they can keep their players healthy (especially their rotation), look for them to be near the 100 win mark again.

How rare is it to see Rivera blow two saves opportunities in a row. Or how about blowing 4 straight against the Sox. Thats just scary. The Boston lineup can be as scary as the Yanks. With the return of Trot Nixon, the Red Sox have a mixed of speed and power in their lineup. Through the addition of Matt Clement and David Wells, they have a solid rotation up front. Even though Wells is pass his prime, and Clement has yet to show how good he can be, there will be questions if they can get the job done with the departure of Pedro. Look for the Red Sox to be competitive and win the wildcard, but one of the teams in the West will be close.

Orioles added the troublesome Sosa to their lineup this year, someone the Cubs couldn't wait to get rid of. Scoring runs won't be a problem for the Os this year, but holding the opposition will be. The Orioles are very weak in the rotation and their bullpen. They will lose many high scoring games because they cannot hold the opposing team. Look for them to finish fourth this year with around 70-75 wins.

The D-Rays. Back down to the basement of AL East again. They have a bunch of young guys this season, but they have too many holes in their pitching staff and their lineup. They have a core group of guys that will be good, Crawford, Huff, Cantu to name a few. But their inexperience and weak supporting cast will prove to be their downfall this season.

So East will be back to normal, with Yanks, Sox, Jays, Os, D-Rays in that order at the end of the season.

Rest of AL coming up, hopefully they'll be shorter.

Baseball Preview

So April rolls around, and we get two days of blizzard :S. Anyhow, the baseball season has finally began, which means its time for another preview post, and we'll see how many predictions ends up being correct when October comes around.

Lets start off with the home team, the "new look" Toronto Blue Jays. I'm pretty sure most of the personnel in the Jays organization couldn't wait for 2005 to come. Losing the reigning Cy Young award winner, and losing two other all-stars to injury in the same time span sure wasn't what the Jays needed last season. With Carlos Delgado now in the senior circuit in the forms of the Marlins, the Jays will need their newcomers and veterans alike to step up to make up for Carlos' departure. V.Wells has vowed to shoot for a 30-30 season, which will certainly be a welcoming sight for the Jays fans, as well as Doc Halladay's return to full health. With Canadian Corey Koskie and Shea Hillenbrand joining the blue birds, the Jays will be hoping for them to make up for the 30+ HRs, 100+ RBIs that Delgado brought with him to the Marlins. The Jays will also be hoping for Hinske to step up his game, back to his form that brought him the ROTY award. With new manager John Gibbons, look for the Jays to be alot more active and aggressive on the basepath, rather than sitting back and waiting for the long ball to generate runs. Finally, the Jays farm system is bearing fruit, Russ Adams, Alexis Rios are already making an impact for the Jays as regular starters. Also look for David Bush to be in the rotation, with the hard-throwing Brandon League possibly fitting into the rotation later on in the season. This year is going to be an interesting and exciting years for the Jays, as J.P.'s plan to build and model the money franchise looks as it is starting to come together.

Despite all the optimism with the new Jays, there will be stretches in the season where they will go through some "learning pain". Through those times, it is vital for team leaders (V. Wells, Doc Halladay) to step up and bring these rookies through the tougher times. Look for the Jays to rebound from the basement of the American League East, finishing third in front of the Os, but behind the two big spenders (Yanks and Bo. Sox). They should finish around the .500 mark, I'm predicting a 84-78 season.

More on the rest of the American League and National League to come.

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Happy April Fools Day everyone!