Around the Horn

Today I thought I'd try and branch out a little.

The NBA trade deadline is tomorrow so I figured why not give some updates. The biggest news is how the NW and Atlantic divisions have swapped stars. Utah gave up Deron Williams to New Jersey, and the 'Melo saga finally ends with him making the move to New York. The East gets that much stronger, but I'm glad there is now less pressure on the Blazers. 

With their competition getting weaker, Portland can sit put a little and not force a deal. I would have loved to see them land Davin Harris, but oh well. Word is they pretty much have a deal in place for Gerald Wallace, but as of an hour ago there's conflicting stories. I like his defense and athleticism, but it'd be hard to see where the Blazers fit him in. With Roy, Batum, Matthews, and Wallace they would have a lot of depth at SG and SF, without an actual PG (if Miller is moved in the trade).


Speaking of the Blazers, what robbery tonight. On one of the final drives in regulation Aldridge got moshed in the paint (Mike and Mike counted three fouls), and then in overtime the Lakers deserved about four technicals and nothing was called. I know it was overtime in a close game, but with Kobe in the referee's face, Gasol shoving Aldridge, and Knight on the court you think something would have been called. None the less, LaMarcus had another great game and we got to see the return of Brandon Roy (hopefully he sticks around for a while). 


The biggest news in the baseball world is Adam Wainwright. After some discomfort in his elbow (we all know what that means) he left camp to have some tests down. No one has said what he has yet, but it seems whenever someone from the team does say something it's  a death sentence. The early prognosis, based on pure speculation, is... Tommy John surgery! Wainwright will be seeking a second opinion, but I doubt it'll be any better. I hope it's not as bad as everyone thinks, and if it is, make a speedy recovery and get back soon Adam!