Kevin Garnett Leaving For Boston?

Although the trade of Kevin Garnett to the Celtics hasn't been officially announced, numerous sources were reporting a deal was in place Monday. Here is the ransom the best player in Timberwolves history will reportedly bring, Al Jefferson, Gerald Green, Ryan Gomes, Sebastian Telfair and Theo Ratliff and two first-round draft choices. According to reports, those picks include Boston's first-round pick in 2009 and the first-rounder the Wolves still owe the Celtics from the 2005-06 season.

When the draft day deal fell through it was mainly because of only one thing, KG didn't want to go to Boston. His stance has changed however because of some Paul Pierce lobbying and the Celtics trade for Ray Allen. That means that the Celtics would be sporting a starting lineup htat includes Ray Allen, Paul Pierce, and Kevin Garnett, in the weak Eastern Conference.

Reportedly the only potential hiccup left standing for this deal to work is the renegotiating of Garnett's contract. His current contract calls for him to be paid $22 million this season and has a player option worth $23 million next season. The contract also includes a trade kicker worth about $6.75 million. All signs point to some kind of agreement being made however between Garnett and Danny Ainge. So does this make the Boston Celtics, the NBA's greatest franchise, relevant again? Yes, and frankly, it couldn't have come at a better time. See Tim Donaghy.

East Coast Bias - July 30, 2007

Today's Headlines

- Ripken and Gwynn in the Hall

- The A-Rod 500

- KG to Celtics?

Countdown to Kickoff:

- NFC South


We have a big July 30th podcast where we begin with the inductions of Cal Ripken Jr. and Tony Gwynn. We stick with baseball for topic #2 and talk A-Rod and discuss the possibility of him becoming the all-time home run champ. Then we talk some NBA, with the rumors of KG going to the Celtics. And finally, we continue our Countdown to Kickoff segment with the previewing of the NFC South.

New Hall Monitors

Every year, the Sunday were the greats of the diamond receive their "pass" into the Hall of Fame, is special. This year was no different with the inducting of Cal Ripken Jr. and Tony Gwynn. Both were great ball players and arguably better men. Cal is best known for his dethroning of the timeless "Iron Man" streak. In 1993, America watched as Cal passed Lou Gehrig for the all-time consecutive games played streak of 2,130. The streak ended at a ridiculous 2,632 games and was only one of the many accomplishments Cal accrued during his career. The 19-time All-Star, twice AL MVP, will also go down as one the best at his positions: ranking only behind Mr. Cub Ernie Banks for most home runs hit by a shortstop (431).

Just like Cal, Tony Gwynn played his entire career for one team. The lifelong Padre also racked up the stats. Gwynn will be considered one of the best pure hitters, not a power guy, but a contact hitter that could go to all fields with any pitch. In 20 seasons, Tony had only one year under a .300 BA, and that was his rookie year and it was a not so shabby .289. He won the NL batting title eight times and was a member of the prestigious 3,000 hit club.

Cooperstown gets two very worthy new hall monitors.

You'll Shoot Your Eye Out

The Royals are so bored with losing they've started shooting their own sports reporters. Outfielder Emil Brown hit KMBC sports reporter Karen Kornacki near her left eye while she was interviewing Tony Pena Jr. A team trainer got her an ice pack and she left to go see an eye doctor. Emil Brown insists that it was an accident and apologized immediately there after. KMBC’s assistant news director, Gary Roberts, has said that the injury isn't serious.

Michael Strahan Mulling Retirement

If things weren't bad enough for the New York Football Giants after Tiki Barber decided to retire, their 7-time pro bowl defensive end is considering it.

After failing to report to training camp today, it was learned through Michael Strahan's agent that he is mulling retirement. Strahan missed half of the Giants games last year because of a foot injury and would be entering his 15th season. The single season sack leader (22.5) could not be reached by Giants head coach Tom Coughlin who expressed his disappointment with Strahan not reporting for the first day of camp.

After am extremely mediocre 8-8 season last year, many were expecting Tom Coughlin to be fired but sure enough he is still the head coach. Chances that he won't be back after this season certainly are increasing however. With their best offensive player in Tiki Barber retiring and now their best defensive player considering it, Coughlin's pink slip could be coming sooner than later.

East Coast Bias - July 27, 2007

Today's Headlines

- Vick Goes to Court

- Goodell, Selig, or Stern, who would you rather be?

- MLB Trade Deadline Talk

The Weekly Phil

- Chase Utley's Injury


On today's show, we start with the ongoing Mike Vick drama and his first appearance in court. We then talk about the issues Commissioners' Goodell, Selig, and Stern are facing, and we pick which commissioner we would rather be right now. Then we discuss the upcoming MLB Trade Deadline and some possible buyers and sellers. Finally, we end with The Weekly Phil where we talk about the devastating injury to Chase Utley.

Chase Utley Suffers Broken Hand

In the Philadelphia Phillies 7-6 loss to the Washington Nationals, Chase Utley suffered a broken hand after being hit by a pitch. Utley was hit in the 5th inning by Nationals pitcher John Lannan. The iron man actually finished the game, going 2-4, but received the bad news after getting an x-ray. Chase Utley has been a rock for the Phillies this season, batting .336 with 17 homers and 82 RBIs. It is likely Utley could miss up to a month but was quoted saying, "I think it will be sooner than that." Let's hope...