Wednesday, May 7th, 2008

RandoMango: Cedric "Pepper Spray" Benson's career rushing number is lower than Walter Payton's 1986 season...Chris Chelios says he's likely to return for next season. He'll be 47. Incredible...if the Philly Flyers win the Cup, that'll mark the second year a huge, physical side won the Cup...the Dallas Stars are a large +375 to knock off Detroit. Seems a worthy play the way they're going. I'm not convinced Detroit is that great, struggling some against Nashville and then smoking a beat up, punchless Avs squad, and coming out of an awful division...Jose Rijo, assistant GM of the Reds, says an all-star team of Red Sox and Yankees would beat an NL all-star team, such is the AL's dominance...since 2000, the highest percentage increase in MLB payroll belongs to Minnesota, with a 355% rise. The Jays check in 9th at 76.7%. The Yankees and Boston are 76.3% and 76.1% respectively. See, JP's plan to lead the East is working...the English Football Association is saying it is targeting a minimum goal of a semi-final appearance in 2010's World Cup or the 2012 Euro. Don't you usually look to move up in increments? You know, like, qualify for something first?...if there is talk of Ken Griffey Jr. getting moved, it must be May. I'd be sure if there was talk of Roger Clemens pitching in July...given how often Chuck Swirksy has historically hammered former Raptors he once slurped incessantly, I think the fitting send off is to hammer him in much the same way. You know, kind of a tribute to the man. I'll start with "the term 'a face made for radio' was created for a reason."...were the Celtics and Cavs using a college score clock last night? 76-72?...former national team captain Jason DeVos is retiring from soccer to broadcast Toronto FC games. Mo might consider inking him to anchor that defence...have a great Wednesday.