Thursday, February 01, 2007
Sixers Win
- The Sixers recovered from a terrible effort against the Houston Rockets on Monday night to halt the New Orleans Hornets six game winning streak. The power rotation of Samuel Dalembert, Steven Hunter, and Joe Smith combined for 33 points and 37 rebounds. Also Andre Iguodala scored 22 points. Call me an optimist but the Sixers seem to have some players to build around and with playing in the Eastern Conferance, I could see a quick turnaround.
- The Flyers actually won a game this week although not a home game. They still haven't won a home game since November.
- Paul Holmgren confirmed the Flyers will be sellers at the trading deadline (surprise). That could spell the end for a players such as Peter Forsberg and Robert Eshe.
- Reports abound that the Phillies are trying to deal Aaron Rowand for the Padres Scott Linebrink. Linebrink is one of the best set-up pitchers in the league. I believe if this deal is made the Phillies will need to trade Jon Lieber for an outfielder such as Kevin Mench or Ryan Church. That said, I would like to see this trade be made as it would stabilize the bullpen.
- The Phillies brass is still evaulating the players as Spring Training approaches along with continuing to determine the best way to pair and use their announcers. No announcer has been hired to do the pre-game and post-game. They are also unsure how they plan on using "Sarge." Sping Training will not only be an audition for some players but also for the announcers.
- Check out Sam Donnellon's article about how Philly pushes away its top players.
- Villanova product, Randy Foye, has been selected to the NBA's all-rookie team for the All-star break. Congrats to Randy.
Labels: Flyers, Phillies, Sixers
