Colon Renaissance Continues

Bartolo Colon continues to prove that he hasn't lost his talent with yet another brilliant performance today. He has defied all of the naysayers who believed he could never recover the career he lost shortly after claiming the 2005 Cy Young Award. The Yankees knew they were taking a chance, but are now most definitely appreciative of what the 37 year old right hander is giving them. With Phil Hughes still sidelined Colon has been a breath of fresh air to a pitching staff that was much maligned after the retirement of Andy Pettitte. Hopefully he can continue this mastery as the season rolls along.

The Yankees Struggles Continue

After suffering their six consecutive loss in a 6-5 loss to the Rays, which saw the team blow a four run lead one would believe that a sense of urgency has settle in for fans, players and management alike. The struggling bats and have placed unneeded pressure on the pitching staff, which has for the most point weathered it pretty well, but it may only be a matter of time until even that gives way. It does not help that the hitting of Nick Swisher, Jorge Posada, and Alex Rodriguez has been non exsistent and, outside of Curtis Granderson, so is the overall run production. If the Yankees don't start remebring the basics, the organization will beging to make drastic alterations that they feel will suit better for the long term.

Goodight L.A.

The two time defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers have been emphatically swept out of the playoffs after losing to the Mavericks 122-86. A rather embarrassing ousting for such a proud and tradition rich organization. You have to feel bad for Phil Jackson who until today had never been swept in any playoff series in his entire coaching career; when you have the likes of Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Shaquille O'Neal to coach, it's a pretty safe bet that getting swept is the last thing on your mind. I can't imagine that Dr. Jerry Buss is going over this with a grain of salt, especially since his team was even favored over the Miami Heat and the Wade, James, Bosh trio. Look for some major changes to be on the horizon and with it the many calls for the team to vigorously pursue superstar center Dwight Howard or point guard Chris Paul (if the Knicks don't land him first) who will most likely hit the free agent market in 2012. For now it's off to the golf courses and vacation hot spots for Kobe Bryant and crew, no doubt this one will not set well him and you have to figure he will have an indirect influence on who the team acquires and who they trade away to get it.