Lunch with The Benchwarmer

(04/29/2008)

11:57

The Benchwarmer:

All right, I'm here, I'm rested and I'm ready. Who wants to get riled up first?

Tuesday April 29, 2008 11:57 The Benchwarmer

11:58

The Benchwarmer:

As always, anything goes. NFL draft, Pistons, Red Wings, Tigers, people who chew gum like a cow, whatever. Hit me with your best shot. Fire away. (Thank you, Pat Benatar.)

Tuesday April 29, 2008 11:58 The Benchwarmer

11:58

[Comment From Lions_DraftLions_Draft: ]

How about that Lions draft? Who in the heck was the offensive lineman they drafted?

Tuesday April 29, 2008 11:58 Lions_Draft

11:58

The Benchwarmer:

Well, at least they didn't go with a receiver. (OK, let's make that the last Lions-receiver joke of the day. Can we do that?)

Tuesday April 29, 2008 11:58 The Benchwarmer

11:59

The Benchwarmer:

The Lions needed an offensive linemen, and they certainly got one. It's hard to read. The guy is a beast of a run blocker, and lord knows the Lions couldn't run on a high school team last season.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 11:59 The Benchwarmer

12:00

[Comment From Jim ShortsJim Shorts: ]

Do you think Nascar is a sport, I mean the drivers aren't really athletes right?

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:00 Jim Shorts

12:00

The Benchwarmer:

Oh, boy. I knew this would come up. And awaaaaaay we go.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:00 The Benchwarmer

12:01

The Benchwarmer:

There may be drivers that are great athletes -- most of them probably are, in fact -- but the act of driving in a race is not what I consider the most athletic endeavor in the world.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:01 The Benchwarmer

12:01

[Comment From Jim ShortsJim Shorts: ]

Whenever I watch Nascar I get a kick out of how fast them guys speed around, until that police car with the lights comes out. Then they all slow down and drive in a line behind the police car. But once he pulls off the track they all go back to driving as fast as they can, that makes me laugh!

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:01 Jim Shorts

12:02

The Benchwarmer:

I think we have an early contender for "Most Random Post That Made Me Laugh Out Loud." Well played.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:02 The Benchwarmer

12:02

[Comment From NBA playoffsNBA playoffs: ]

So much for the Eastern Conference finals matchup, the Pistons and Celtics are going to lose in the first round.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:02 NBA playoffs

12:03

The Benchwarmer:

I just want one NASCAR driver to get ticked off, and drive the wrong way. That would make for good TV.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:03 The Benchwarmer

12:04

The Benchwarmer:

Nah, the Pistons and Celtics will be just fine. Everyone will talk about how close they came to the edge before pulling it out. This happens more often than we think.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:04 The Benchwarmer

12:04

[Comment From Jim ShortsJim Shorts: ]

Do you think they get hungry during the races? I mean when they pull into the drive thru all sorts of guys come out and fix stuff on the car, but I never see anyone hand the driver a sandwich or fries or anything.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:04 Jim Shorts

12:04

The Benchwarmer:

No way does Garnett let the Celtics lose that series. His body would self-combust if that happened.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:04 The Benchwarmer

12:05

The Benchwarmer:

I bet they have a hot plate built onto the passenger's seat. It's not like anyone is going to ride shotgun.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:05 The Benchwarmer

12:05

[Comment From Cal-from-HoptownCal-from-Hoptown: ]

Lakers gonna win it all then? Kobe seems to be on a mission. And wouldn't stern luv a Lakers-Celtics final?

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:05 Cal-from-Hoptown

12:06

The Benchwarmer:

Stern would love a Boston-LA final because the TV ratings would go through the roof. But Kobe and Gasol have to get through the Spurs first. They're still the favorites, me thinks.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:06 The Benchwarmer

12:07

[Comment From NBA fanNBA fan: ]

So what's been your favorite moment of the playoffs so far?

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:07 NBA fan

12:09

The Benchwarmer:

Probably watching a fantastic Game 1 between the Spurs and Suns come down to a 3-pointer from Duncan. That's more random than the movie where you don't see the killer until the very end it turns out to be Heidi from "The Hills." All you can say is, "What?"

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:09 The Benchwarmer

12:09

[Comment From Jim ShortsJim Shorts: ]

How about horse racing, is that a sport? who is really the athlete, the horse or the midget that sits on top of him?

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:09 Jim Shorts

12:09

The Benchwarmer:

I believe they prefer the term jockey.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:09 The Benchwarmer

12:10

The Benchwarmer:

Horse racing is a sport. You can debate about the jockey as athlete, but it's a race and thus a sport. The big difference is what's a sport and what's an athlete. In my humble opinion.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:10 The Benchwarmer

12:12

[Comment From Billy GillispieBilly Gillispie: ]

Horse Jockeys are crazy ...I remember reading about the life of a jockey in an old SI article. They are prone to the same things as other sports stars such as groupies, drugs, etc.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:12 Billy Gillispie

12:12

[Comment From Jim ShortsJim Shorts: ]

I don't think they should pay them to ride the horse, the horse should get the prizes too. Like extra sugar cubes that night if they win!

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:12 Jim Shorts

12:12

The Benchwarmer:

At least then the horses could buy fancier shoes. (Thank you, thank you, I'm here all night. Remember to tip your waiter.)

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:12 The Benchwarmer

12:13

The Benchwarmer:

What does a jockey groupie look like? Long in the face? (Hiyo! I'm on a roll, baby!)

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:13 The Benchwarmer

12:13

[Comment From Billy GillispieBilly Gillispie: ]

Who would have thought ...Utah can do it without Karl Malone or John Stockton. Crazy times we live in.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:13 Billy Gillispie

12:14

The Benchwarmer:

All they need is Jeff Hornacek and Bryon Russell.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:14 The Benchwarmer

12:14

[Comment From John SerbaJohn Serba: ]

I don't think "midget" is the preferred nomenclature, Dude.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:14 John Serba

12:15

[Comment From Go ... Gosder?Go ... Gosder?: ]

I thought the Lions needed a running back. Sure, they got one in the third round, but why not snag one earlier? Or even a defensive stud. That guy wasn't high on anybody's board.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:15 Go ... Gosder?

12:15

The Benchwarmer:

That does seem a little insentive. While we're at it, I don't think we want to call horses "nags" either.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:15 The Benchwarmer

12:15

[Comment From Jim ShortsJim Shorts: ]

Whatever that means

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:15 Jim Shorts

12:16

The Benchwarmer:

Kevin Smith will be fine. He's big and put up numbers. Running backs can be found late in the rounds. Just ask Terrell Davis.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:16 The Benchwarmer

12:16

[Comment From jeremyjeremy: ]

Wasn't expecting to jump on here to see the topic of conversation about horse racing

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:16 jeremy

12:17

The Benchwarmer:

Hey, anything goes, right? Someone make a mint julep run!

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:17 The Benchwarmer

12:17

[Comment From Billy GillispieBilly Gillispie: ]

It's the Benchwarmer ...topics galore!

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:17 Billy Gillispie

12:17

[Comment From jeremyjeremy: ]

lol..true

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:17 jeremy

12:17

[Comment From U-M FanU-M Fan: ]

Which Wolverine is going to have the best NFL career besides Jake Long: Chad Henne, Mario Manningham or Mike Hart? Of course, Hart might not even make it in the NFL after sliding to the sixth round.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:17 U-M Fan

12:17

The Benchwarmer:

Usually it's awkwardness and lame jokes galore, but I'll take what I can get.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:17 The Benchwarmer

12:18

The Benchwarmer:

I guess Henne since the only one in Miami who likes Beck is his mom. But Hart could excell subbing for Addai and filling in on special teams, or even as a fullback. Manningham? Hard to tell.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:18 The Benchwarmer

12:18

[Comment From John SerbaJohn Serba: ]

OK, a sports question: What's Joel Quenneville smoking? Starting Jose Theodore after he pulled a Hasek and stunk up the joint in games 1 and 2? As a Red Wing fan, I'm not complaining, but Budaj has looked strong...

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:18 John Serba

12:19

The Benchwarmer:

I guess the excuse is Theodore was ill for Games 1 and 2. But unless the Denver doctors have a cure for soft-goalitis, Budaj would seem to be a no-brain pick to start. Strange choice, I agree.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:19 The Benchwarmer

12:20

[Comment From Billy GillispieBilly Gillispie: ]

Not sports, but any thoughts on the Rev. Wright and Obama drama?

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:20 Billy Gillispie

12:20

The Benchwarmer:

We don't have enough time or space to tackle that one. But I do think it was blown slightly out of proportion. (I know, in the media, that's shocking.)

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:20 The Benchwarmer

12:22

[Comment From jeremyjeremy: ]

I don't follow hockey much but who was the starting goalie throughout the year for them?

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:22 jeremy

12:22

The Benchwarmer:

Can you imagine if the guys on "Around the Horn" tried to debate the Obama stuff? Would it make the show any more watchable?

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:22 The Benchwarmer

12:22

[Comment From Jim ShortsJim Shorts: ]

I say they put them on the WWE and have them wrestle "to the death", but they would not really die because it's not real. It's not a sport either. Would make for great TV though!

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:22 Jim Shorts

12:22

The Benchwarmer:

For the Avs? Theodore was, and he was lights out in the first round, but has resembled a sieve against the Wings.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:22 The Benchwarmer

12:23

[Comment From Cal-from-HoptownCal-from-Hoptown: ]

If the Pistons do lose this series -- I know you think they won't -- does Saunders get fired? Doesn't he deserve to be? Doesn't Dumars have to blow up the team then?

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:23 Cal-from-Hoptown

12:23

The Benchwarmer:

Obama, McCain and Clinton were already on WWE. If you didn't see their promos, do yourself a favor and YouTube it. High comedy and its more unintentional.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:23 The Benchwarmer

12:24

[Comment From Billy GillispieBilly Gillispie: ]

I'd take McCain anyday ...ex POW. Pure Tough.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:24 Billy Gillispie

12:24

The Benchwarmer:

If the Pistons fall to the Sixers, Flip is gone. And I think he's kind of done what he can in Detroit. It's probably time to find another voice for those vets.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:24 The Benchwarmer

12:24

[Comment From jeremyjeremy: ]

i think Rip would be gone

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:24 jeremy

12:24

The Benchwarmer:

You'd take McCain? In what, a steel-cage match?

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:24 The Benchwarmer

12:25

The Benchwarmer:

Rip might. Sheed might. Flip likely will. If they don't win the title, something has to be done. The definition of madness is doing the same thing and expecting a different result.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:25 The Benchwarmer

12:25

The Benchwarmer:

Thank you, Hives, for that quote.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:25 The Benchwarmer

12:25

[Comment From Billy GillispieBilly Gillispie: ]

Yes - a cage match. He'd make Mankind's performance look weak!

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:25 Billy Gillispie

12:26

The Benchwarmer:

Wow, I just realized how insensitive my last McCain joke could have been interpreted. Yikes. That's not what I meant at all.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:26 The Benchwarmer

12:26

[Comment From HappyinVermontHappyinVermont: ]

There's no way Hilary would lose in a cage match. She's got claws! And I bet she has fangs that grow out like a vampire...

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:26 HappyinVermont

12:26

The Benchwarmer:

McCain probably could take a chair shot to the head, though.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:26 The Benchwarmer

12:27

The Benchwarmer:

Hillary definitely seems like the classic heel. She'd be doing an interview in the ring and turn on her husband with a chair shot.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:27 The Benchwarmer

12:27

[Comment From Billy GillispieBilly Gillispie: ]

Obama would turn into Shaft and regulate!

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:27 Billy Gillispie

12:27

[Comment From jeremyjeremy: ]

Well sure Vermont,...just ask Bill

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:27 jeremy

12:28

[Comment From HappyinVermontHappyinVermont: ]

Doesn't he have a steel plate...

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:28 HappyinVermont

12:28

[Comment From HappyinVermontHappyinVermont: ]

McCain- in his head, I mean...

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:28 HappyinVermont

12:28

The Benchwarmer:

Um, yeesh. Just an incredible string of thoughts there. Wow, just wow.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:28 The Benchwarmer

12:29

[Comment From Irahitman8Irahitman8: ]

All 3 canidates = Junk

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:29 Irahitman8

12:29

[Comment From HappyinVermontHappyinVermont: ]

Who would win in one-on-one against Darko? MacCain, Clinton, or Obama

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:29 HappyinVermont

12:29

The Benchwarmer:

For what, NBA MVP? I don't know, I kind of like Kobe, Garnett and CP3.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:29 The Benchwarmer

12:29

The Benchwarmer:

Even Ralph Nader could beat Darko.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:29 The Benchwarmer

12:29

The Benchwarmer:

And Nader doesn't beat anyone

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:29 The Benchwarmer

12:30

[Comment From HappyinVermontHappyinVermont: ]

Is Darko the Nader of the NBA?

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:30 HappyinVermont

12:30

The Benchwarmer:

Darko is more like Howard Dean -- loads of potential that he can't live up to.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:30 The Benchwarmer

12:30

[Comment From Billy GillispieBilly Gillispie: ]

Is it me, or does anyone else think McCain might be the Manchurian Canidate?

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:30 Billy Gillispie

12:31

[Comment From Billy GillispieBilly Gillispie: ]

Ralph Nader ...oh- the dark horse in the cage match. Nice - I like it.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:31 Billy Gillispie

12:31

The Benchwarmer:

Great, all this political talk is going to get me in trouble with the Patriot Act or something.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:31 The Benchwarmer

12:31

[Comment From Billy GillispieBilly Gillispie: ]

Maybe Darko will do a Yeeeeehaaaaargh-! on tv and ruin his NBA hopes.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:31 Billy Gillispie

12:31

[Comment From jeremyjeremy: ]

Well, Darko is still pretty young

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:31 jeremy

12:32

The Benchwarmer:

Darko is actually an all right seventh or eighth guy on a team. Too bad that doesn't warrant a No. 2 pick in the draft.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:32 The Benchwarmer

12:32

[Comment From jeremyjeremy: ]

Maybe I missed it earlier, but what is your thoughts on the Lions first round pick last weekend?

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:32 jeremy

12:33

The Benchwarmer:

I'm about 60-40, for-against it. The Lions had to avoid going with the running back temptation that early, but I wonder about going with a guy that they probably could have traded down for and still taken.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:33 The Benchwarmer

12:33

[Comment From Irahitman8Irahitman8: ]

How much longer does Millen have before the Ford's wake up and can him?

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:33 Irahitman8

12:34

The Benchwarmer:

I'd like to say it was a good sign for Millen's draft strategy, but his track record is against him.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:34 The Benchwarmer

12:34

[Comment From Huge-y-LlamaHuge-y-Llama: ]

I predit the TIGERs will win tonight, and if they don't then I never said this!

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:34 Huge-y-Llama

12:34

The Benchwarmer:

Who knows? Isiah finally got canned, so maybe Millen isn't too far behind. Fans can dream, right?

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:34 The Benchwarmer

12:34

The Benchwarmer:

Um, OK then. Thanks for calling your shot?

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:34 The Benchwarmer

12:35

[Comment From Billy GillispieBilly Gillispie: ]

Millen is taken advantage of the auto crisis. The Ford's are too busy trying to fix the family business and aren't paying attention to Millen's idiocracy!

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:35 Billy Gillispie

12:35

[Comment From jeremyjeremy: ]

with or without Millen, I think finally we're on the right path

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:35 jeremy

12:36

The Benchwarmer:

Well, you could say the auto industry affects more people than the Lions do. It's not like a Lions playoff appearance is going to get people to buy a Taurus.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:36 The Benchwarmer

12:36

[Comment From Billy GillispieBilly Gillispie: ]

Um- yeah. Every year the same old thing. The lions are looking good ...on the right path ...then WHAMMO-! The season starts and the pain starts all over.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:36 Billy Gillispie

12:36

[Comment From Irahitman8Irahitman8: ]

Anyone else freaking out about Michigans QB's this year. They would all be 3rd string on an other team.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:36 Irahitman8

12:37

The Benchwarmer:

That's the Lions' M.O. That's not Michigan's, though. One year of slight rebuilding (more like tweaking) isn't the end of the world.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:37 The Benchwarmer

12:37

[Comment From Irahitman8Irahitman8: ]

Did you know that the Detroit Lions and Billy Graham are the only 2 things that can make 75,000 people stand up at once and yell Jesus!!!!

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:37 Irahitman8

12:37

[Comment From jeremyjeremy: ]

Ya, good point Billy. However, it was nice to have a 6-2 record midway through the season last year

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:37 jeremy

12:38

The Benchwarmer:

What has this chat become: A giant Bazooka Joe wrapper?

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:38 The Benchwarmer

12:39

[Comment From Billy GillispieBilly Gillispie: ]

Bazooka Joe. Classic.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:39 Billy Gillispie

12:39

[Comment From HappyinVermontHappyinVermont: ]

Or Laffy Taffy....

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:39 HappyinVermont

12:39

[Comment From darko rulesdarko rules: ]

clemens? barry zito? dwight howard?

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:39 darko rules

12:39

The Benchwarmer:

Wait, this is a sports chat? Oh, yeah ...

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:39 The Benchwarmer

12:40

[Comment From darko rulesdarko rules: ]

how about the fact that barry zito has a $140 mil contract and isnt worth the bazooka joe or a laffy taffy

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:40 darko rules

12:40

The Benchwarmer:

On Roger Clemens: Do you think Rebe McEntire shot him down first?

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:40 The Benchwarmer

12:41

The Benchwarmer:

Barry Zito could go down as the biggest free agent bust in history. Who knew that Barry was the Giants' biggest problem?

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:41 The Benchwarmer

12:41

[Comment From Irahitman8Irahitman8: ]

What is your prediction on Lions this year. I say 7-9 again.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:41 Irahitman8

12:42

The Benchwarmer:

Lions: 6-10.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:42 The Benchwarmer

12:42

[Comment From Irahitman8Irahitman8: ]

To many rookies on the Lions or do they just plain suck?

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:42 Irahitman8

12:42

[Comment From darko rulesdarko rules: ]

the scary thing, the Lions probably have the best QB in the division

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:42 darko rules

12:43

[Comment From jeremyjeremy: ]

nah, 10-6

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:43 jeremy

12:43

The Benchwarmer:

Little of column A, little of column B.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:43 The Benchwarmer

12:43

The Benchwarmer:

I'd take Aaron Rodgers of Kitna, but that's just me.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:43 The Benchwarmer

12:43

[Comment From jeremyjeremy: ]

ofcourse,...i've been saying that for 7 years...eventually i'll be right

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:43 jeremy

12:44

The Benchwarmer:

In your lifetime, though?

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:44 The Benchwarmer

12:44

[Comment From flemdogflemdog: ]

The way the Tigers are playing right now, how far are they from your expectations?

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:44 flemdog

12:45

The Benchwarmer:

The Tigers are sloooooowly turning it around. The starting pitching is still way too shaky, but that could still get fixed.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:45 The Benchwarmer

12:45

[Comment From darko rulesdarko rules: ]

rodgers very well could be better, but that is a gamble. kitna is proven, so you at least know what you will get...i guess this is like the darko draft all over again, give me bosch or carmello, i know they will be great, you'd take darko for that lottery ticket potential!

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:45 darko rules

12:45

[Comment From jeremyjeremy: ]

? Has he played a snap yet?

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:45 jeremy

12:45

[Comment From Billy GillispieBilly Gillispie: ]

I heard Favre is a free agent.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:45 Billy Gillispie

12:46

The Benchwarmer:

Rodger looked solid when he filled in for Favre against the ... Cowboys, I believe. But you're right, it's not a great division for QBs.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:46 The Benchwarmer

12:46

[Comment From darko rulesdarko rules: ]

the tigers are so far below, i wouldnt even give them a cigar at the wedding!

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:46 darko rules

12:46

[Comment From flemdogflemdog: ]

Mark my words: Cruceta is the new Rodney.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:46 flemdog

12:47

[Comment From jeremyjeremy: ]

below what? they are only 4 games or so away from first

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:47 jeremy

12:47

The Benchwarmer:

What does that even mean? The Tigers are only four games out of first place with two-thirds of the season yet to play. Everyone CALM DOWN! JUST CALM DOWN!

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:47 The Benchwarmer

12:47

[Comment From jeremyjeremy: ]

When Willis returns...does he take Nate's spot in the rotation or his original spot?

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:47 jeremy

12:48

The Benchwarmer:

He'll get his No. 5 spot back for at least a couple of starts. He's far too young and talented to just write off. You have to give him a little more time.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:48 The Benchwarmer

12:48

[Comment From darko rulesdarko rules: ]

calm down? this is nothing...the real excitement should be the Tampa Bay RAYS!!!

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:48 darko rules

12:49

The Benchwarmer:

Shoutout to Carlos Pena: You're still my Tiger!

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:49 The Benchwarmer

12:49

[Comment From Irahitman8Irahitman8: ]

Predictions on Pistons, RedWings how far do they go this year?

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:49 Irahitman8

12:50

The Benchwarmer:

Red Wings: Still my Stanley Cup title favorites. Pistons: Looking shaky. Could be in for a dogfight against Orlando.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:50 The Benchwarmer

12:50

The Benchwarmer:

Should still advance to the Eastern Conference finals, though.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:50 The Benchwarmer

12:50

[Comment From jeremyjeremy: ]

Pistons done in 6 games second round

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:50 jeremy

12:51

The Benchwarmer:

I'll go with Pistons over Magic in seven.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:51 The Benchwarmer

12:51

[Comment From darko rulesdarko rules: ]

come on, who's going to stop howard!

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:51 darko rules

12:51

The Benchwarmer:

Rasheed Wallace is still an effective defender, as is Maxiell. If that fails, hack-a-Howard goes into effect.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:51 The Benchwarmer

12:52

[Comment From darko rulesdarko rules: ]

howard is much better than most people know

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:52 darko rules

12:52

[Comment From darko rulesdarko rules: ]

thats going to be a great series

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:52 darko rules

12:52

The Benchwarmer:

The Magic are a nice team, but I think they're a little green and inexperienced. They might be a year away.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:52 The Benchwarmer

12:52

[Comment From darko rulesdarko rules: ]

the rays are tied for first....latest they have ever been over .500

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:52 darko rules

12:52

[Comment From flemdogflemdog: ]

Remember--the Royals contend for first place in April too. If Tampa's in first in June, we'll all bow down to the almighty (Devil) Rays.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:52 flemdog

12:52

The Benchwarmer:

I think everyone knows what a monster Howard is. He just needs seasoning.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:52 The Benchwarmer

12:53

[Comment From flemdogflemdog: ]

Lawrey's Seasoning.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:53 flemdog

12:53

The Benchwarmer:

If only the Pirates could get some first-place love. Sigh.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:53 The Benchwarmer

12:53

The Benchwarmer:

Some fresh-cracked pepper, perhaps?

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:53 The Benchwarmer

12:53

[Comment From flemdogflemdog: ]

Don't forget the Orioles.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:53 flemdog

12:53

The Benchwarmer:

Or the Nats!

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:53 The Benchwarmer

12:53

[Comment From darko rulesdarko rules: ]

no one will be bowing to the rays, just nice to see they are improving

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:53 darko rules

12:54

The Benchwarmer:

Now Tampa needs a new stadium. They don't still play in that god-awful dome, do they?

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:54 The Benchwarmer

12:54

[Comment From jeremyjeremy: ]

rays have a team? j/k

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:54 jeremy

12:54

[Comment From darko rulesdarko rules: ]

when it is said and done, it will be a two way race between the sox and yanks in that division...but for now, nice to see a new team and new faces....great young talent, including the bench's boy pena

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:54 darko rules

12:54

The Benchwarmer:

Yep.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:54 The Benchwarmer

12:55

[Comment From flemdogflemdog: ]

They'll play in the Juice Stadium until Vitale stops buying season tickets.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:55 flemdog

12:55

The Benchwarmer:

OK, kids. This is the five-minute warning. Get your final jabs in now, or wait until next week.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:55 The Benchwarmer

12:56

The Benchwarmer:

At least the Rays have one celebrity fan. I wonder who Billy Packer roots for?

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:56 The Benchwarmer

12:56

[Comment From darko rulesdarko rules: ]

i still cant believe zito makes that much and now that he is 0-6, off to be a middle-reliever

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:56 darko rules

12:57

The Benchwarmer:

Zito's a middle reliever for now. He'll be back in the rotation eventually. All because of that hefty paycheck.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:57 The Benchwarmer

12:57

[Comment From darko rulesdarko rules: ]

that's what i thought about matt morris...oops....now cut!

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:57 darko rules

12:58

The Benchwarmer:

Matt Morris doesn't have a Cy Young Award.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:58 The Benchwarmer

12:58

[Comment From flemdogflemdog: ]

If the Wings win the Cup, Frazen deserves to hoist it first. He has put this team on his shoulders so far. Viva El Burro!

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:58 flemdog

12:58

The Benchwarmer:

Is that Swedish. Nah, Lidstrom gets it first, as he should. He's the best player on that team. Sorry, Zetterberg and Datsyuk.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:58 The Benchwarmer

12:59

[Comment From darko rulesdarko rules: ]

after looking at the schedule, the lions will not win more than 7

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:59 darko rules

12:59

The Benchwarmer:

What year did you look at. Oh, wait; it doesn't matter.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:59 The Benchwarmer

12:59

[Comment From flemdogflemdog: ]

Going into this season, who would have thought that Troy Percival would be having a better year than Morris or Zito--combined?

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:59 flemdog

12:59

The Benchwarmer:

Troy Percival's kids?

Tuesday April 29, 2008 12:59 The Benchwarmer

1:00

[Comment From flemdogflemdog: ]

Deadliest Catch--best show ever. Now that's a sport!

Tuesday April 29, 2008 1:00 flemdog

1:01

The Benchwarmer:

And we come full circle.

With that, we'll call it a day. Thanks again to everyone who took part in what definitely was the most random, odd and potentially offending chat yet. Congrats. I think.

Tuesday April 29, 2008 1:01 The Benchwarmer

1:01

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