Ian Goldsmith's Kansas City Royals friend's fan blogs

Oh the Blazers.  Where and when do I begin?  I think we have to go back a few years to 2006, the year before Greg Oden was drafted.  Everyone in Portland was obsessed with their new star, Brandon Roy.  He had just broken out as a rookie and if you asked anyone from Portland about Brandon Roy it was all positive.  They even made shirts that imitated the Portland slogan “Rip City” that said “ Roy’s City”.  He couldn’t do wrong.  Local consensus seemed to be that Portland was “one piece away” from a championship dynasty.

Then on a different stage March Madness began.  People watched in awe as Greg Oden battled through the Tournament with a club on his good hand, stroking left handed free throws (sadly, this may have been a major contributing factor in Portland’s choice as it was very impressive yet relatively unimportant).  I’d be lying to say that I was not one of those who were very impressed.  I myself even began to wonder what would happen if this big guy was the missing piece of the puzzle.

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I'm not sure if the New York Knicks have all the pieces in place right now, but by adding Carmelo Anthony they are certainly one big step closer to being a NBA championship contender. Although considering the mismanagement over the last 10 years it's heard to believe they won't mess this up too.

Watch for the Knicks to make some strong stragetic moves during this off season to sure things up and make them a true Eastern conference powerhouse.

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Two cities that produce NBA Eastern Conference contenders also have the two teams that are favored to win the Super Bowl as the NFL playoffs are set to begin this weekend.

NBA spread betting experts might recognize that Atlanta and Boston produce two East contenders and with the Falcons and Patriots, both cities have the Super Bowl XLV juggernauts as well.

Just as in the NBA’s East, Atlanta’s team is viewed with an eye of pessimism. The Falcons had a great regular season but don’t have a ton of playoff experience. They’re a young squad that is gaining it on the fly.

Meanwhile, Boston’s team - just like in the NBA – is experienced, savvy and has done it before. The Patriots are the odds-on favorites to do it all and considering they’ve won it three times this decade, why bet against them?

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Basketball betting is not quite as common as betting on some other sports, but if you do your research, take your time and keep accurate records, there’s no reason you can’t be as successful at betting on basketball as betting on anything else. Here are a few tips to get you started.

Top Basketball Betting Tip: NCAA vs. NBA

Of course you are welcome to bet both college and pro basketball (including the WNBA), like placing your bets in online video poker games, you need to be aware that each type of basketball may have very different factors in play. In college basketball, every game counts, whereas pro teams can afford to drop a few games here and there and still have a great shot at the championship. There may be a much larger disparity between two competing college teams. Know the league you’re betting.

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How far will the 2010 San Francisco Giants be able to carry Pablo Sandoval and his overweight load which comes complete with silly twenty dollar "Panda" hats that are just about as lame as the nickname itself?  At the moment we don't have the time to see what kind of miracles could come from a steady diet of bamboo leaves, but that may be just what "The Panda" needs to regain his lost focus.  This strict diet along with three months in Fresno might just do the trick.  Bochy is free to steal this idea and brand it the "Panda-90X." However, it now, "is what it is."  We are now in a very unnecessary game 6 due to the fat man's two errors which destroyed an otherwise brilliant performance by Lincecum.  I know it's a cruel thing to say in SensitiveVille, and that most left wing leaning Giants fans aren't ready for it, but Panda should be put on a Greyhound to Fresno ASAP.  Put ANYONE ELSE in the line up out there on third tonight.  I'm sick of the act and the stupid nickname that came with him.

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I really like the direction this team is going but I'm not so sure they can really be a contender in the East this year.  The East has gotten a lot stronger over the last few years and while I think they can make the playoffs I don't really see any chance that they can really beat The Magic, the Heat, the Celtics, of the Bulls.  And I'm skeptical they can even beat teams like the 76ers or the Hawks.

What do you think? 

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Tomorrow night the new season begins. Who are your picks to win? Let me know your thoughts on divisions, Lord Stanley's Cup and anything else on your mind as far as the 2010-2011 season goes.

Frank

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Ok. I have been patient I think we all have but I think its time to stop putting the game in Corpas hands. He is not the pitcher everyone hopes he was going to be, and not the pitcher he was last year. Why doe Jim Tracy have so much confidence in him? too many times I've watched him blow the game and all I hear from Tracy is "I can remember the last time he has done that." HELLO!! how about yesterday!! lol. no really you all know what I'm talking about. I have been to the last few home games when Corpas has blown it for the Rockies and I herd all you fans booing him and Tracy. KEEP IT UP!! Its time we as fans hold Tracy accountable for the mistakes that he makes with the relief pitchers. This is one of many "issues" I have with some of Tracy's recent decisions but this is definitely the most pressing. So lets make it loud and clear. "Corpas needs to go"!!!

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Hey Giants Fans,

Just wanted to let you all know that Giants youngster Nate Schierholtz will be making an appearance in Downtown Walnut Creek on April 29th at Sports Gallery.

For more details:

http://www.sportsgalleryweb.com/nate.htm

Should be a great time!

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New York Rangers vs Montreal Canadiens.  The game start time 19;00 CET

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  Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia. The game start time 15;00 CET

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  Anaheim Ducks vs Calgary Flames. The game start time 20;00 CET

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Detroit Red Wings vs Chicago Blackhawks . The game start time 12;30 CET

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Its ALL played Today.

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