Everyone has heard of Gary Matthews Jr. being linked to the internet steroid selling in Orlando, and in my opinion, it's really making sense of things. Throughout Matthews’s career he was a journeyman, and then all of a sudden he's an All Star. It doesn't take a genius to put two and two together; you don't become a great ball player over night unless you had some help. That’s really why I hate the whole steroid issue, we must always speculate when someone has a great year. The steroid issue has really clouded the views of some fans; they think that no player is good enough to consistently put up great numbers without taking something. Matthews made a mistake; he did not deny the report. When asked about the issue he simply stated that until he gets more information, he can not comment on the matter. Gary, if I were you I would say I know absolutely nothing about this thing in Orlando and I've never taken illegal substances in my life. Whether the statements true or false, you still deny. Deny, Deny, Deny. Because everyone will think, “ We’ll, if he didn’t deny it, it must be true.”

The Raiders should not draft a quarterback with the first pick. I don't care how far Russell can throw the ball or how much media publicity Quinn will bring you, do not draft a quarterback. A rookie quarterback can make a big impact on a team if there’s already talent there. Ben Rothlesberger is a great example of this. But the Raiders don't have offensive talent, they have an ok running back, a sub par receiving core, and an offensive line that, to say the least, is god awful. Who should they draft then? The logical choice is Joe Thomas but they won't do it because they drafted Gallery a couple of years back and he hasn't turned out to be the stud they thought he was going to be. The one player I really hope they don't get is Calvin Johnson just because I hope he's there for the Bucs to pickup with the 4th pick. Calvin is such an amazing talent, it's kind of scary. He shows up at the columbine 9 pounds overweight and was initialy not going to do any work outs. Scouts were right then questioning his work habit, so he borrows someone's shoes and runs a 4.35 in the 40. He's 6'5'' 240 pounds and runs a 4.35. You don’t play football in shorts and a t-shirt, but how many guys that are considered overweight and still run a 4.35.

If you are a person whose sending death threats to Barry Bonds, I feel really sorry for you. I don’t care if you like him or not, sending death threats is the most ridiculous thing ever. The guy hasn’t killed anyone, he just plays baseball. Sure he might have taken HGH, but that gives no reason for you to threaten his life. I think the guy is a complete (expletive) hole, but I would never send a death threat to him or anyone. Why can’t we put the steroids aside and just watch Barry Bonds play baseball. He’s going to chase a magical record, why can’t we just watch him play the game. Like I said, if you send the man a death threat, I feel really sorry for you.

Thank you, Bears organization. You finally paid Lovie Smith the kind of money he deserves. Although it took you a little while, I’m glad you came to your senses and paid the man. Now Lovie can focus on just football and hopefully produce a championship for your organization. Great move on the part of the Bears.

Kevin Durant is without question the best player in the NCAA. Did anyone watch that game last night? It was awesome, just awesome. Law was also great for the Aggies but Durant outshined him. There’s really nothing that kid can’t do on a basketball court. If he bulks up more, I would seriously consider taking him over Oden if I had the first pick in next years draft. That is if he leaves which I don’t think he will. I think he enjoys the college game and that’s a great thing. There’s nothing like going to college and I can’t wait for my turn. Only a couple more years.

Oh my God!!! Dice-K struck out minor leaguers and pitched batting practice in spring training. Hand him the CY Young now, we can forget about even playing the season. That’s a load of bull. I’ve stated that I have nothing against the guy, but ESPN keeps slamming him down our throats and I’m just sick of it. I know he was a really good pitcher in Japan and can throw a gyro ball and blah blah blah. Dice-K mania has reached a level of over exposure, the guy has yet to throw one single inning and experts are calling him the savior of the Red Sox’s pitching staff. Let’s see what he does against the Yankees in September/ October. Oh look, Espn is showing Dice-K throw long toss. He’s the best long tosser I’ve ever seen. He has a place in Cooperstown just for being such a great long tosser. Give me a break.

The cover boy for the new EA Sports NCAA Football 2008 game is ... Boise States quarterback, Jared Zabranski. No, really, he is. I could easily make fun of this but I’m not. I’m actually happy that EA Sports gave the cover to a pretty unknown player. Ask the common person where Boise State is and I would bet you anything they wouldn’t guess the universities in Idaho. I’m glad they gave it to the underdogs of College Football, Boise State. Boise’s has had tremendous success in the last couple of seasons, but they are not respected like a big time program. But it doesn’t matter to me who’s on the cover; I’m going to buy the game anyways.

Baseball is finally about to begin. It’s my favorite time of the year and I really can’t wait. But the competitive side of me is gone by May because I root for the Devil Rays and let’s face it, they’ll be in last place forever. We actually have a pretty good team, a great young outfield, a decent but young infield, and a pretty good line up. But, we have no one after Kazmir. The drop between Kazmir and the next good pitcher is huge. And the bullpen, oh the bullpen. I don’t really want to get on the bullpen because it’s just so bad. If baseball was just a game where you used you’re line up only in a game, we would have a shot. But unfortunately, baseball is not played that way and until then, we’ll be sitting in last place in the AL East. Oh, and a salary cap would also help.

That’s all I got, feel free to comment