Rest in Peace Maggie Dixon, the Phils continue to Suck, J-Roll Streak is Done, and the Eagles brutal schedule

J-Roll’s streak is over. 38 games, 8th longest in major league history (post 1900, I think), longest ever by a shortstop. It is too bad because the Phillies are off to an 0-3 start, and at least Rollins streak was something for the fans to root for. It seems as though the time to turn this around is now or never. The Philberts better take at least 2 of 3 from the Dodgers this weekend or, and I know 6 games does not a season make, they are D-U-N, DUN!!!!

Speaking of the Dodgers, news is worse for them this week as Gagne seems like he may be out for the year. As a baseball fan, there is nothing more depressing that feeling like you had a good winter and are in a position to compete for a postseason spot, and then have your season taken away from you in the first few days.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Jamie Dixon, Pitt’s hoops coach, and his family, for the loss of his sister Maggie, the head coach at Army who took the Black Knights to their first ever Men’s or Women’s NCAA Tournament berth (yes, that includes when the greatest coach ever, Coach K, was there). How can a seemingly healthy 28-year old just die? Not working out, presumably no drugs or alcohol involved, I guess sometimes it just happens. I am learning that as you get older, these deaths tend to hit you a little harder (even if you do not know the person) as it represents your own mortality. The other unfortunate thing is that as you get older, you see more and more or it up close and personal. Anyway, another topic for another day, but I just cannot stop thinking about Maggie Dixon today.

My fantasy Masters team is officially eliminated thanks to dumb K.J. Choi going +8 in the first two rounds, which will not be good enough to make the cut. Par for the fantasy course. Look for either Kasey Kahne, Carl Edwards, or Kurt Busch to hit the wall early in this week’s Nascar race.

The Eagle schedule came out yesterday. Two things I noticed. First, the schedule is BRUTAL in the second half of the season. The last six games of the season are AT Indy, Carolina, AT Washington, AT Giants, AT Dallas, and Atlanta. Are you serious? How can they give them three straight road games against their division rivals? Just appalling. Second, the game that everyone will want to be at is when T.O. comes to town. Dallas visits the Linc on October 8th in what is sure to be the best crowd in many years. The problem is that my daughter turns six that day, so I will definitely choose to spend the day with her instead of the lunatic fringe. But oh how the joint will be jumping. Abby and I will have to watch on TV.

Have a good weekend. Let’s hope the Phils are 2-4 or better when I check back in on Monday. Enjoy the Masters.