Catching Up

Man, have I been busy at work. Its been 2 weeks since I have posted anything on here (not that anybody probably even noticed).
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Well, the Kentucky Wildcats lost to Marquette on Thursday and thus ended the college careers of Joe Crawford and Ramel Bradley. It was a tough game to watch but I felt that the Wildcats put forth a valiant effort. Especially Joe Crawford. I'll miss you Joe.
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Speaking of Kentucky basketball, Thursday's game has me a little worried about where the scoring is going to come from next season. You would think that with Marquette focusing so much attention on stopping Crawford and Bradley that somebody else would have scored some points for the Wildcats. Crawford played out of his mind and scored 35 and Bradley added his usual 19. Perry Stevenson is the only other Cat that even scored a field goal in the game against Marquette. Porter hit 2 free throws and that was it for the rest of the team. Nobody else scored a point. Hell, there were only 5 shots taken by Wildcats who weren't named Crawford, Bradley, or Stevenson.

With Crawford and Bradley graduating, it looks like there will be a lot of pressure on Patterson and Meeks to score the majority of the points next season. I'm hoping the Cats will be able to rely on Stevenson for double digit points around the basket every game next season, but Perry's range is limited. I'm also hoping that Jasper, Harris, and Porter will take some more shots next year. Those three are all capable of scoring if they would just take a few more shots. Miller and Liggins (if he is academically eligible) will probably also get a chance to contribute.

Another concern I have about UK next season is who's going to be the point guard? I think the most logical answer to that question would have to be Jasper or Porter, but I'm just not sure either is a good enough ball handler to be really successful in the SEC. Jodie Meeks could be a possibility at the point, but I think he makes more sense at the 2 guard because he is the best shooter UK will have from the perimeter. I've also read that Galloway and Liggins are both decent with the ball. I guess we'll have to wait and see.
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The Cincinnati Reds start their season on March 31st against the Arizona Diamondbacks. It sure looks like Wayne Krivsky's moves to improve the pitching staff in the off season may just pay off this year. I think there will be a lot of new faces on the mound for the Reds this year.

Right now it looks like the starting rotation will be Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, Johnny Cueto, Josh Fogg, and Edinson Volquez. Cueto and Volquez have had some impressive outings this spring. Matt Belisle has been hurt, but may end up back in the rotation before long.

The stars in the bullpen this spring have been Francisco Cordero, David Weathers, Jeremy Affeldt, Todd Coffey, and Mike Stanton. Jared Burton has had a poor spring, but I think he will probably make the opening day roster because of the way he pitched last season. Todd Coffey has looked great this spring by all accounts, but I personally am not sure I will ever feel confidant with him on the mound ever again after the season he had last year.