Monday Nighter...

Well, after the ribbing that Tuna just took from Crikker you knew there would be a trade coming soon from the Idaho camp. It came tonight...

Idaho gets Gilbert Arenas, Andre Miller, and Zydrunas Ilgauskas.
Brussels gets Emeka Okafor and Tony Parker.

Who wins this trade? Make sure you vote on the JBL website.

Just watched the Blazers vs. Bulls game. Big win for PDX. Oden and Aldridge had monster games. French Lick was the team to take the risk on Oden this season. He actually paid $21 for his services. This after Oden missed his 1st year with a bad knee and then all the injuries he had last season. But that didn't scare French away. I'm a big Blazers fan but I didn't think he would go for that much. He's averaging 10ppg, 8reb, and 2.3blks...not bad at all. That being said, he did go for more than guys like Chris Kaman, Joakim Noah, and Brendan Haywood. I like Greg Oden and think he is a key for the Blazers to be successful - but why did he go for $21 bucks? And don't get me wrong, I like the pick. Michael Redd, a potential 25ppg, also with a history of injuries only went for $20 bucks. Why? Anyways, I find it interesting to look at salaries of guys during the season and thinking of what they would go for now...

Also, back to the Bulls/Blazers game. Deng had a nice game for Golden tonight although my 2 Bulls only play one more game this week. Not much choice at the moment for reserves in Golden. Once I get my centre situation sorted out I think I will have to add some depth.

My final point about the Bulls...I wouldn't consider Vinny Del Negro "safe" in terms of coaching. The Bulls appeared to quit tonight. And I don't think you can use injuries as an excuse because they are only waiting on Tyrus Thomas. Yes, he's a starter, but he shouldn't be the difference. I mean really, do you think anyone in the Bulls organization is really saying, "I know we're 6-7, but once Tyrus comes back that will all change." No way.

Oh, and finally, it's just under 3 weeks until Boston, Chilliwack, and Golden meet in Chicago for the big road trip. Check out this schedule...

Thursday, Dec 10th - fly from Seattle to Chicago
Friday, Dec 11th - Warriors vs. Bulls (center court, row 9)
Saturday, Dec 12th - Celtics vs Bulls (center court, 1st row upstairs)
Sunday, Dec 13th - Lightning vs. Blackhawks (center ice, row 15)
Monday, Dec 14th - fly home

While we're there it appears we will be doing a lot of eating...check out these places that we are hitting up...and yes, we have already scheduled our meals!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu-oobRhesU
www.hugosfrogbar.com
http://www.chicagochophouse.com/noflash.htm