Baseball's second half pt 2

So this post took longer to get down than I anticipated.

While we were sleeping:

The Red Sox went from appearing to run away with the division to being down a game to the Empire.

Marc Anthony is a part owner of the Dolphins

Michael Vick is a free man.

This post is going to be relatively short.

The Phillies have won 10 straight, do they even NEED Halladay? Think of it this way, they have to be one of the top two contenders to win the NL - the other team is the Dodgers, but how well can their pitching hold up? The Phillies play very much like an AL team.

The Cubs can do this, I really believe they can play mediocre baseball and make it to the playoffs. If Soriano can manage to hit again, and Big Z can avoid a mental breakdown - they have a chance.

Here's to Tom Watson, he came in second in the British. I honestly keep forgetting who won and quite frankly I couldn't care less. It's great to see the old white guy do well, because what this does - in my opinion - is shows that golf can matter even without Tiger Woods or Mickelson. The sport will need a bit of that, proof that it can be exciting. Yes. Golf. Exciting. Deal with it.

Michael Vick is back...to society. Not yet football, but he will be soon. With it sounding like Goodell is going to bring Vick to playing status, he has yet to determine when this will happen. In my unprofessional opinion, the NFL is a talent based league, and if you don't have the skill to play - you aren't going to play. Athletes are a commodity. It is not a privilege to play in the NFL. It's earned, but not a privilege. If you were built like one of those guys, you should be able to play. If you are working on computers in a town in California, and you violate a law - you are not going to be barred from your job for it. Sure you'll go to jail for it, but you'll come back and be allowed to work again. (After reading that, I am actually not so sure I'm convinced with my own argument).

Regardless, Vick will find a home either in the NFL or in the UFL - which I hope he gets in the UFL. It is an upstart league and will do some things correctly that the NFL can follow. It's also a cheap alternative - especially considering the economy, availability and fun factor.

Two major rules the UFL has that the NFL does not? It will allow a college-style overtime and end zone celebrations.

I know Eric is still loving baseball season (he is a Philly guy)
I know Kyle couldn't care less because he's from Boston and is fine either way
I know John wants football back (and hockey for that matter)
And I'll be honest with ya, I'm NOT looking forward to Hockey season. But good lord I cannot wait for Football season to start.

Ashley will give her thoughts on the season soon.

- Dave