THE Closer

Just like I ranted all last season the Padres were sitting on their closer and sticking him as the set up guy...in lieu of releasing or trading Trevor Hoffman, they stuck by him and suffered the horrible year. A new year, and a new dimension, led to the Pads coming to their senses and giving the job to THE closer, Heath Bell. He already has been magnificent earning 5 saves, but he strikes fear in the opponents with the heat he brings...

Not to be lost in the series win at the Mets yesterday, was Chase Headley going 4-4 , a career high...now it's off to Philadelphia...another tough test in this early season.

In the NBA, the playoffs are just a day away and already there is a major blow for the Celtics...the Big Ticket is out for the post season...probably puts the Cavs in a stress free direct line to the finals...the east is weak...tomorrow I'll talk about the talented west...

Where's the sun?