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I’d like to congratulate the Shelton, Connecticut Little League team for their strong showing in Williamsport at the Little League World Series. They weren’t able to move on after the first round of pool play, but they did the city proud! Go, Little Gaels!
The Sixers have reportedly offered free agent centerTheo Ratliff a contract worth the veteran’s minimum. Philadelphia looks like the dark horse in the East this season, and the addition of a defender like Ratliff could help their chances.
The Timberwolves unveiled new uniforms on Monday, and they look pretty snazzy if you ask me. It’s not going to help them on the court, but it might help them earn some dough at the souvenir stands.
The Patriots could look to trade backup quarterback Matt Cassel because they have been impressed by Matt Gutierrez and invested a third-rounder on Kevin O’Connell this April. Someone could use him, and I’m sure New England will swing a favorable deal.
Kyle Orton has been named the starting quarterback of the Bears, which means much-criticized QB Rex Grossman has been sent to the bench. I’d imagine it’s highly likely that Grossman could end up the starter by the time pumpkins are in season.
The NFL could extend its regular season to seventeen or eighteen games, according to comments made by New England owner Robert Kraft. I suggest the league cuts the preseason schedule down to two games while increasing the schedule to eighteen weeks and giving teams two weeks off.
The Buccaneers are hoping to get a draft pick in return for Chris Simms if they are able to find a suitor for the former starting QB. I’d take Simms over Cassel of New England, but promise might weigh out over experience in this case.
Arizona could look to trade wide receiver Anquan Boldin next offseason, as they aren’t expected to give him the new contract he wants (something close to what Larry Fitzgerald got). Boldin deserves such a deal, but his injury history will probably keep him from getting it.
