That’s perfect irony! Elaine, that is interesting writing!

This weekend was probably the best sports weekend in a very long time. Certainly for the year. On Saturday, there were still two playoff spots up for grab. The AL Central had done a complete 180 due to the fact that the Twins sent the White Sox to their room. And even after this weekend, there is still one more game to be played. White Sox are home for Detroit at 2:05ET on ESPN2. The Sox believed that game wouldn’t be necessary a couple weeks ago. Not so fast. Chicago needs to win this game against Detroit to force a 1 game playoff against the Twins on Tuesday (also in Chicago).

The Universal Symbol for Choking.

This is something you see, ummm, maybe never. Choking away significant division and playoff spot leads in back-to-back Septembers. And yet we all witnessed that unintentional comedy that are the New York Mets. They showed ZERO fire against the Marlins, a team who had eliminated them from playoff contention just one year ago. The fans were looking for SOMETHING to cheer for that entire game. Oh yeah, there was that Beltran homerun in the 6th, but that is where the Mets thought it fitting to stop. What a way to end the Shea Stadium era. With ineptitude. Seems fitting. But with a performance like that, they clearly didn’t deserve to be in the playoffs. That would be a disgrace to teams that made it. Speaking of which…

C’mon everybody! It’s time to hose down CC!

CC Sabathia showed every American League team looking for an ace, why he should be paid with big bags that have dollar signs on them. For the third time in as many starts, Sabathia pitched on three days rest and carried the Brewers into the playoffs. Ryan Braun showed for the nth time that he is going to be a perennial MVP candidate by blasting a 2-out, 2 run homerun in the bottom of the 8th to put Milwaukee ahead. Personally, I dont think they’ll go far. Sheets is done for the year (bye bye money). But who knows, the Rockies won 47 games in a row last year to make it to the World Series last season.

Florida loses to Ole Miss
Starting quarterback for Ole Miss that game, thats right: Tim Tebow

Alabama destroys Georgia
“See kids, lying and not being reliable isn’t so bad. Look at Nick Saban.”

There is more to discuss, I’ll be back…

Santana to the Mets

The Twins agree to trade Johan Santana to the New York Mets for Carlos Gomez, Deolis Guerra, Kevin Mulvey and Phil Humber.

 Advantage: Mets

With names like Jacoby Ellsbury and Phil Hughes constantly being named in trade talks with Santana, the Twins came away with a bunch of high ceiling, but inexperienced young talent. Carlos Gomez is a raw, unrefined talent with unbelievable speed. He is a slap, contact hitter with limited power. As far as Humber, Guerra, and Mulvey go, they were considered to be 3 of the Mets best prospects, but have no major league experience.

 The Mets on the other hand got a two-time Cy Young Award Winner who leads the majors in wins, strikeouts, and ERA since 2003. He is a once in a decade type pitcher and the best pitcher in the history of the Twins franchise.

After a heartbreaking season, the Mets added the bonafide ace they needed to solidify their rotation. Without Santana, they would have struggled for wins with Perez, Maine, Martinez, and Pelfrey.

With the addition of Santana, for my money, the Mets have become the favorite in the National League. Offensively, the certainly have the power and speed to compete with any other team. And having Santana go every five days, almost guarantees them at least 5 more wins.

 The only thing stopping this deal is Santana and the Mets agreeing on a contract extension. Johan is looking for at least 7 years at 20 million a year. And the Mets will give it to him, they wouldn’t have come this far and not give him what he wants.