Cliff Lee has a swagger that can carry a ball club to get to the next level. We saw what Cliff did in Philadelphia one year ago. We have witnessed what Cliff does when he is healthy. The strikeout to walk ratio is beyond unreal! For the Rangers to advance to the ALCS, Cliff Lee will have to perfect again in an underdog role.
Forever thankful is this guy when friends think of him first when a sporting event becomes a possibility no matter the sport. One day I may settle down and decide to answer to someone. Until then I answer to the call of the sporty wild. That's just the way it is. It has a very strong appeal.
It used to be if you were coming off a bye, you were relaxed, refreshed, and ready. Is there something to be said now that the Cowboys, Chiefs, and Texans all lost after having a week off? Dallas' first such loss since 2004.
Educated guesses are warranted on the merit of having seen an instance happen before. In regard to the Texas Rangers, no question that Cliff Lee and CJ Wilson are an amazing 1-2 punch. Hence a 2-0 lead coming into Saturday. Texas got all the calls so I presumed that Tampa would catch a break or two in Games 3 and 4. To a degree they did. Their bats came alive and some might question how Ron Washington used his bullpen on Saturday. Fine, I understand.
Friday night I was on record to state that I believed that Michigan State would make a statement in defeating the Wolverines in their house while finding a way to contain the human shoelace they called Denard. Even went so far as to say we'd have a 52 point game. The Spartans created a trio of turnovers while winning convincingly 34-17. 1 point off! I'll take it. The more I listen to Spartans coach Dantoni speak, the more I can't help but like the guy.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 6:16PM