RIP Jose Lima

Today I wanted to say RIP to former all star pitcher Jose Lima. Lima spent 13 years in the MLB, and passed away at the age of 37. Mostly remembering Jose Lima from his stints in Kansas City and LA, he also played for Tigers, Astros, Dodgers, and Mets during his 13 year career. Although all of his career was not filled with pride and glory he did lead the Dodgers to their first playoff win in 16 years in 2004. Lima having his best year in LA (2004) as he went 13-4 with a 4.07 ERA. In that year he was a non-roster invitee. Some of you might remember the Jose Lima that gave up a slam to Dontrelle Willis, and the next day was DFA. Unfortunately it is games like that or his 0-4 record with a 9.87 ERA with the Mets, that people remember Lima for.

Lima was found dead in his Pasadena home Sunday and was pronounced dead Sunday. Jose recently was invited to go on the field between innings at a Dodgers game, and was given a more than friendly welcome from the Los Angeles faithful. It is a sad day for the MLB as they loose not only a baseball player but an overall stand up person. The always cheerful and charismatic Lima will be missed by all. RIP.

Bron to Chicago?

Well since everyone and their mother is talking about Lebron and where he will go in this years much anticipated NBA off season, Ill throw in my two sense. Now lets not get this twisted, I would absolutely love to see Lebron in Chicago, what Chicagoan wouldn't want that? But we have to look at this realistically; today is Friday May 14th and we have yet to even start the Conference Finals. People have somehow already decided where Lebron will be playing his games next year. The truth of the matter is NO ONE knows where Lebron James will be playing basketball next year. He probably has no idea where he will be next year. Now obviously you can eliminate a good amount of teams that will not be getting Lebron, but EVERY team will be interested in Lebron James this summer (obviously).

Watching ESPN the last few days there has been much talk to about Lebron heading to the Bulls. With the word of a few of ESPN's "Phantom GM's" (there is always at least one unnamed GM that always confirms ESPN stories) have said with the Bulls young nucleus could be the ideal place to come and try to win multiple Championships. Not to mention playing in the greatest city in world. There is also been talk of a possible Sign and trade with the Bulls being able to offer teams players like Loul Deng (who we would int trade to the Lakers for Kobe a few years back), Taj Gibson, and Kirk Hinrich.

here are some of the reasons for telling people not to get too excited, For one this decision is nowhere ready to being made. Lebron is not deciding this week, next week, or next month. Give it a few weeks and they will probably have a new set of possible destinations for LBJ.

If I had to guess where Lebron will be playing next season I would say Cleavland. I say this for multiple reasons. Lebron James was born in Ohio, raised in Ohio, and grew up a fan of Cleavland sports. He was drafted as the Number one overall pick to his own hometown. What more does a sport star want when it comes down to it. Money? Well that wont be his reason for leaving the Cavs. Besides the fact that he makes an absurd amount of money already from endorsements, the Cavs can offer James more than any other team can. Thanks to the NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement the Cleavland Cavaliers can offer LBJ more money and more years than any other team due to the fact that he is still under contract with the Cavs.