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Obviously, if you're in Rome, you do what the Romans do...this is Blazer territory and the talk is all about them as the season begins to kick off...the coach, Nate McMillan , is all about selling the defense to the squad...tough sell in an 82 regular season gamer...yet, it's the difference between a good and a real good team...the jury is out...

Speaking of Portland...the Beavers...have an offer on the table to move their Padre connected team to Beaverton...60% funded by that local city...wow, didn't think that could ever happen in tough financial times...

In the MLB playoffs, the best teams advanced...NY, Anaheim, LA and Philly...and anyone of them could win it all...really

It's cold, wet, dark...here in Rome...