Thoughts on sports (and a bad movie)

Wow. I've really slacked on posting lately. Things always seem to get a little busy this time of year, but it's starting to settle down. So you should be hearing from me a little more frequently. Now my two cents worth on a few things.

Barry Bonds. I've joined the camp that just wishes he'd retire and go away. There are times I feel for the guy and the abuse he gets on the road, but there are so many other things about him that I can't stand. I've caught a couple episodes of the ESPN show Bonds on Bonds. If you don't like the guy, don't watch the show. It definitely won't make you like him any more. The three things I've gotten from the show are this: (1) He became the player he is out of spite for his father, (2) he could care less if anyone outside of his family likes him, including media, fans and other players and (3) if you don't like him, then you're a racist. Never mind the problems he had with his manager in Pittsburgh and with other players. Never mind his arrogance. Never mind his indifference to fans through the years. Never mind the large amount of evidence up against him in this steroid investigation. Never mind the history his trainer has with steroids. It's all just a racist plot to bring him down. Whatever you say, Barry.

On the brighter side of baseball, Albert Pujols is the best hitter I've ever seen. The guy is unbelievable. In spite of all the things I just said about Bonds, I used to say that about him. Bonds will always be one of the best players/hitters to play the game, regardless of the outcome of the steroid issue. But Pujols has taken over as the game's most dominant player and he should stay there for a long time. The guy just doesn't take any bad swings. His 3-homer game - including the walk-off to win it in the bottom of the 9th - last Sunday against Cincy was simply amazing.

What about Chris Shelton?!?! Yes, he's on my fantasy team and I stole him in the 19th round of our draft. Better call for me. Two years ago it was Adrian Beltre in the last round. Last year it was Brian Roberts in round 21. I am the king of late round steals!! As of today, I'm in 4th place in our league, but based on how few innings pitched my team has compared to the guys ahead of me, I'm in good shape.

Going outside of baseball, I finally saw King Kong when I was up visiting my family in Illinois. Wow. What a terrible movie! I tried to ignore the scathing review I read on Dustin's blog and go into it with an open mind, but everything he said was on the money. The fight scene with Kong and the T-rexes is WAY TOO LONG. And the stupid looks the girl gives Kong the entire second half of the movie were just ridiculous. A few other issues I had with it: Kong and the girl "ice skating" on the frozen pond. Are you serious?!?! The fact that Kong's arms didn't fall off after getting bit about 39 times by the T-rexes. And the way the movie ends with the two morons (Ann and Jack) embracing on the top of the Empire State building without any concern for their lives and safety. You’ve got to be kidding me with that. Easily one of the worst 5 films I've ever seen.

Finally, the NBA and NHL playoffs are here. The only thing that excites me about that is knowing that their seasons are almost over. Here's to wishing for lots of sweeps.