Already, we hit the third edition of the Monday Morning Quarterback. I'm not that sure the theme has holding power but at least it gives some meaning, however meager, to my half-hearted obsession with sports.
- The confusion within the Blue Jays has already hit a new level of panic even though it is only April:
Frank Thomas’ time as a Toronto Blue Jay ended quietly this morning after a closed-door meeting with team GM J.P. Ricciardi. The future hall of famer, who was mired in an early season slump, will be paid the $8 million (U.S.) owed on his two year deal. He is now free to sign with another team....The move came a day after Thomas was told that his role would be drastically reduced. Thus far this season, he was hitting .167 with 3 home runs and 11 RBIs. In turn, Thomas blasted the club through reporters. "I'm angry. I know I can help this team. My career isn't going to end like this,” Thomas said on Saturday.
Note to sad Jays fans: Ortiz has a lower average. Don't expect him to be drifted, however, as a team with some pride wouldn't do that. Expect a panicky Jays trade soon. - On more tartaned news, there is hope! Morton won Saturday to slip ahead of Clyde and out of the relegation zone with one game left. As I understand it, if Morton wins next week and scores more than Clyde, Morton stays up even if Clyde beats lowly Stirling. Pray. Please pray.
- The Ottawa Senators have confirmed they don't deserve access to the coat tails they've been riding for a few years. By being swept in the first round sweep was their worst playoff appearance since 1998-99 when they scored only three goals.
- The Red Sox are playing some of the most exciting baseball I have ever seen with late inning dramatics day after day. The Orioles are the real surprise in the AL East with the other teams floundering as they should given the state of their rosters.

Comments
sean liddle - April 21, 2008 9:49 am
I note a distinct lack of EPL news Alan.
Being a 25 year fan of ManU, I am usually cursing whenever City (or Arse or Chelski) grace my screen, but I must say that their thumping of Portsmouth was quite good to watch.
Chris Taylor - April 21, 2008 11:04 am
I'm surprised they cut Thomas loose with zero warning. Lame. You don't treat future Hall of Famers that way.
Alan - April 21, 2008 11:26 am
...unless you are, of course, fumbling incompetent upper management of a perennially underachieving team.
Alan - April 21, 2008 5:27 pm
Have I missed something about the AL having Mondays off while the NL goes to work?
Alan - April 24, 2008 4:01 pm
I hope Thomas has a great year with Oakland.