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Enjoy the 4th! Thanks to all the troops! Away for a bit, will resume Ink efforts in a week (or when sports heat up after ASG). No unfollows!

#Sixers drafted another 3/4 guy who can't shoot and a big man who dropped. Doesn't sound good but we'll see what's next.

5-0 after the top of the 1st. #WTF Kyle?

#Utley runs out a grounder on bad knees while guys like Rollins dog it!

Make it another 25 for #Chooch! @Phillies

Just voted 25x for #Ruiz at http://atmlb.com/GGNaiF via @MLB

It just doesn't get any better than Chase Utley #UnbelievableReturn

And now, #Utley returns. Hoping for the best, but fearing a sad goodbye.

Happy to see college football finally adopt a playoff system; teams whining that they should be 1 of the top 4 is better than seeing a team whining about being in the national championship game.

#PTI & #AroundtheHorn actually tried to link Papelbon offering $5k for a walkoff hit after his blown save to NFL bounties. Ever hear of credibility, boys? Guess not.

Just when we thought it couldn't be done #ESPN sets a new low for pandering. Saw nothing but the #Heat parade for an hour at the gym. Thankfully I couldn't hear, yet Riley still made a fool of himself. Later heard phrases like "shocked the world" and people "doubted this team." Just proves teams will use any cliché for motivation.

Embarrassed for #MikeMiss to see his love affair with #LeBron in print @SportsInq. He sounds like a posse wannabee. Maybe LeBron will let Missanelli hang with him next time the Heat are in Philly. Losing respect for Missanelli.

Wasn't watching much baseball the first time Thome was in town; phenomenal to watch his latest stretch of hitting.

#Phillies finally out of the basement; oh, how the goals have changed!

LeBron “Hate” No Mystery

          LeBron James is on the verge of winning an NBA championship. Many people in the media would have included the words “finally” or “first” in that statement, working under the assumption that he should have won more by now if only he had better teammates or that he certainly will win more.           These are the same people who pretend to have no clue as to why James is reviled by so many. They scream things like “get over it” when people respond with obvious reasons like the fact that he did The Decision, a prime time announcement on ESPN announcing where he was going in free agency almost two years ago that was the height of arrogance.           What I don’t have a clue about is why these guys seem so unbelievably emotional in defending James. They’re outraged that anyone dare to question their suggestions that he is one of the all-time greats.           Locally, we have Mike Missanelli, a guy I usually enjoy listening to, who has turned being a LeBron lap dog int

Phinally, a comeback W in the bottom of the 9th! #Phillies

Charlie Manuel actually told reporters Jim Thome won't play 1st base. #WTF Thome had too much trade value?? Charlie wanted to lower the bar for other teams?

Fluxuation on #NBA #Finals is nuts; #Heat opened at about +140, went to +220 after Gm1, now -115.

First Banner, now DeSean Jackson needs a new challenge. Maybe some day the #Eagles will view winning the Super Bowl as a challenge.

#Phillies MUST find a way to get Jim Thome on the field after interleague play in AL cities. Stick him at first and everybody will have to know to overplay balls he should get to. He's their best hitter by far.

In the better-late-than-never category, the people who booed #Utley are morons. He's battling an injury that will likely end his career. What the hell are you booing him for in his first rehab game?

Only David Stern could make Jim Rome look like the good guy. And, by the way, the way #NBA refs favor "stars" is a bigger problem than rigging the lottery. Legit to question lottery though. Stern's model of every team having a star may have helped the business, but it's killing basketball.

Love all the media apologists for the #Heat already cranking out the excuses.

Banner Day Nothing to Celebrate for Eagles Fans

          Joe Banner is gone. Whether he was fired, pushed out, or walked away to pursue other opportunities, still doesn’t seem entirely clear, though the consensus of the media appears to be that he’s gone as a result of one of the first two options.           The result of Banner being gone, however, appears to be crystal clear. Andy Reid is now alone and as secure as possible at the helm of the Eagles organization.           And no Eagles fans should be happy.           On the surface, I think it was actually a good move for the Eagles to remove Banner. He was part of the regime that put money above winning, projected an air of superiority despite having never won a championship, and doesn’t connect with the fans. When the news broke, former players couldn’t wait to go on the radio and tell everyone what a horrible guy Banner was to deal with in contract negotiations. Plenty of fans reacted as though they finally got the change they have been clamoring for.          

Watching the #Phillies has become an exercise in hoping they don't lose, and hope isn't winning either.

Typical confusion about what really happened with the #Eagles. #Banner seeking opportunities with other teams? That would make this incredibly strange. Maybe it makes sense if he's looking to be an owner, but that still seems odd. Was he fired? Timing seems odd. Reid on the hot seat or more secure? I don't get it.

just saw this on twitter RT @mmurrayCSN Banner out as Eagles president. Press conference at 230p on THE COMCAST NETWORK

Spurs Finish Playoff Picks

          My disastrous playoff run came to a close last night when the Spurs went down. I had them to win it all. So, for the week I went 0-1 for -20 points; for the playoffs I ended up 1-5 for -157.11. The big blow obviously was the main series parlay pick in the first round for 100 points, which crashed to the floor with Derrick Rose.           I’m shutting down picks until at least football season.

The LeBron James lap dogs are killing me today. Mike Missanelli wants to blame the role players? Get a clue! The Heat signed 3 max contract guys; teams don't get role players with that. They knew the deal going in, don't point fingers now.

The #Phillies are just so hard to watch right now it's sad; the worst part is, there just doesn't seem to be anything to do but wait on injuries and see what they got NEXT season.

The #NBA is on the brink of a #Finals of the #Thunder vs. #Celtics instead of #Spurs vs. #Heat. David Stern can't be happy.

Yesterday's #MikeMiss rant on #Utley was just stupid. Is the man not supposed to try to come back? If the team didn't update his status, that would be a problem. There's no conspiracy to lead fans on.

Anyone want to bet #MikeMiss will come on the air kissing LeBron James' butt? #LeBron and #shrinkage, perfect together!

Does Erik Spoelstra ever NOT call a timeout and start whining?

Love it. What is Rondo exploiting? "Them complaining and crying to the referees in transition."

Reset button hit on both NBA Conference Finals; very surprising in my opinion, thought both were headed for sweeps.

Howard Mudd coaching from afar. #Eagles still the gold standard for stupid.

Got the #MikeMiss "C'mon, dude" via e-mail in #Sixers debate. Right up there w/ "hater." #WEAK