WHERE THE HELL YA BEEN MR. DIXX ?
Hello Steve Dixx here back alive and well. Sorry for the unexcused lengthy absence. Well lets see where do I start?.... Tonight is the National Championship Game between the UNC Tarheels, and the Michigan State Spartans. I really could give a shit about this game unfortunately, but I'd say I will be pulling for Michigan State. The state of Michigan, and the city of Detroit need something to celebrate, and this run by Michigan State has given them a definite release from the economic recession. I could see the Spartans playing inspired basketball tonight, and pulling off the upset, giving Tom Izzo his 2nd national championship. With the disciplined, physical, hard nose style of play, and a lockdown defense, along with 60,000 fans you have to like there chance. Clearly North Carolina is the more talented team, and are lead by there 4 time queen All- American Tyler Hansbrough who flops more than a fish out of water. With an elite point guard in Ty Lawson, and the great in-game coaching by Roy Williams, they will be tough to beat.
Today is also one of the greatest days in Sports, "Opening Day." And its a special day for me because that always means its opening day for the oldest team in baseball, the Cincinnati Reds. Once again they will be the host, with a day full of celebration in one of America's truly great baseball cities. This once proud and revered franchise has fallen on hard times after 8 straight losing seasons. This could very well be the year the Reds end this dreaded streak. With a new approach, the Reds have been blessed with abundant young farm raised talent, that may be the most promising in the Major leagues. They seem to be following the blue print of last years darling the 97 win American league champ Tampa Bay Rays. With an emphasis on athletic players, lightning speed, solid defense, and an attempt to manufacture more runs. After the departure of hogs Dunn, and Griffey, there could be a positive change in culture. Along with the emergence of young studs Joey Votto, Jay Bruce, Brandon Phillips, and Edison Volquez, most likely some of those players will become the leaders of a team searching for a definite identity. I'm not saying the Reds will make the playoffs this year, but I think they will be much improved lead by one of the NL's deepest starting rotations. I'm going to say they will at the worst be a .500 team, and at best an 88-90 win tim competing for the Wild Card spot. A big factor will be luck.... Can they stay healthy? Can Aaron Harang return to his once dominant form? Can the Reds make up for the loss of Dunn's annual 40 home runs, 100 rbi's, 100 walks, and 100 runs???? We will have to see, but they will be an exciting team to watch.
Here are my predictions for this years division by division Winner's and wild card.
N.L. Central N.L. East N.L. West
(Champ) Cubs 97-65 (Champ) Phillies 96-66 (Champ) Dodgers 88-74
2. Cardinals 90-72 2. Mets 94- 68 (Wild Card) 2. Giants 85- 77
3. Reds 87-75 3. Braves 86-76 3. Diamondbacks 85-77
4. Brewers 85-77 4. Marlins 82-80 4. Rockies 79 -83
5. Astros 73-89 5. Nationals 5-157 5. Padres 66- 96
6. Pirates 1-161
A.L. East A.L. Central A.L. West
(Champ) Yankees 101-61 (Champ) Indians 92-70 (Champ) Angels 95-67
2. Red Sox 98-64 (Wild Card) 2. Royals 87-75 2. Rangers 87-75
3. Rays 90-72 3. White Sox 84-78 3. Athletics 80-82
4. Jays 83-79 4. Twins 82-80 4. Mariners 74-88
5. Orioles 70-92 5. Tigers 76-86
COMING SOON>>>>>> Masters Preview, Also Predictions about the stories regarding my good friends and I experiencing a lushful weekend comparable to none other, in Augusta Georgia. The festivities will begin on Thursday night, when they arrive in Charleston. Then on Saturday it's an early morning short drive to heaven on earth.
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