Slap Shots

-A decent job was done by Brian Gordon, the recently signed 32 year-old pitcher who made his first Major League start today against the Rangers. He gave up 7 hits and walked 3 while striking out three. He loaded the bases in the 5th and then hit a batter, forcing in a run. However, against a vaunted lineup he kept the ball in the park. He will probably start against the Reds next week.

-Congratulations to the Boston Bruins on their Stanley Cup win over the Vancouver Canucks. And to hell with Vancouver fans. They make Philadelphia look good. They rioted in 1994 after their team lost on the road to the Rangers and they did it again after Boston beat them at home. Seriously? Riots? You need to start fires and break into department stores because your team lost? Here is one thing you can learn from New York, Vancouver. I have never seen riots break out, win or lose, in New York. Class up Vancouver, you are a damned disgrace. It's a game. Live with it. I didn't riot after the Red Sox came back from a 3-0 deficit to beat the Yankees in a 7th game. I thought Canadians were supposed to be a friendly, easy-going folk. May you never win a Cup you classless bunch of animals. I really wish I was a cop in Vancouver last night.

-Great job the last two days by recent pick-up Cory Wade. While I don't know if it will last, it shows you don't need to spend a fortune on middle relievers. Luis Ayala is another example. If only the Yankees learn from this. No more Rafael Soriano contracts! And, I know that wasn't Cashman but the whole crew needs to learn from this.

-The Florida Marlins are 1 for June so far. Yes, it is June 16th and the Marlins have one win this month. They just got swept by Philadelphia. Not looking good down there. And someone please tell me what is wrong with Hanley Ramirez.