Green With Envy

Written by Dr Furious on July 15, 2005

It is Friday once again, and Furious is here to bless you all with another hate-free edition. You know who should be dispensing large amounts of hate? There should be a lot of angry people in Portland. I think I may have to travel out there and take a poll.

Which rookie would you rather have as a Trailblazer:

A) Martell Webster

B) Gerald Green

There is little doubt that Webster is probably more NBA-ready, but Green is a specimen. The Trailblazer roster is about as bland and dry as a peanut butter sandwich on wheat bread, and the peanut butter is homemade. Portland fans could use a guy that is young, uber-athletic, and exciting. Do you think fans get excited having to watch Dauris Miles (is there anything more asinine than the knocks) and Zach Randolph? I bet if the Portland brass could go back in time to draft night, they would do it a little differently.

If you have not seen the dunk that has been the talk of the Las Vegas Summer League, check out the article by Marty Burns at SI.Com Hit the previous link and then click on electrifying dunk link featured on Marty's article.

Since this is a fantasy sport site, I guess it would behoove me to spare a few words on the subject. Since baseball did resume last night, let’s begin with …

Curt Schilling
Wow, what a meatball he served up to A-Rod. I wonder if the ball has landed yet. Needless to say, the bullpen experiment involving the former Sox starter did not get off to a good start. With the win, the Yanks moved within a game and a half of the A.L. East leaders.

Fury’s take: Tough game back for Schill, but he had to get back on the hill eventually. I think Schilling was working out the kinks in this one, and I honestly believe that he will figure it out at some point. The Sox bullpen sucks and Curt is a quality arm. He will stay in the pen as long as they need him there and he will get his groove back eventually.

A side note: When A-Rod was trotting around the bases, glaring into the crowd at Fenway, did anyone else feel the irresistible urge to punch him in the face? I find that I get this feeling often when A-Rod is involved.

Hockey
Hockey is back and jokes have already been made. No need for me to follow suit. I do have to make a confession though: I am looking forward to Fantasy Hockey. Am I all alone on this?

The Golf Section
Tiger Woods is leading at the British Open. I know this is shocking news to you all

Fury’s take: I do not know a damn thing about Fantasy Golf, but you are probably doing very well if you have Tiger on the squad … the squad.

Michelle Wie
This girl is quickly climbing up the ranks of women who should become Mrs. Furious. I know she’s young and needs some time to mature, but since The Doc is well under six feet (5’9”, in case you were wondering) I have to marry tall if my offspring is to have any shot at pro sports. Wie fits the bill and she’s got legs for days. I think I can wait a few years to spit some game.

Well folks, I hope you enjoyed today’s offering. The weekend is upon us, and Furious is heading to Cape Cod to hang with Ricky. Serious discussions about the ‘Gods upcoming Las Vegas trip will occur. While we're out there, we might check out this new rookie who plays for the Celtics. I hear he is a little raw, but can jump out of the building.

Feel free to spew some hate in Doc’s direction. Hit him up at Docfury@rotogods.com

-- Written by Dr Furious on July 15, 2005