Alright....

I was going to post the Opening Day lineup for the Detroit Tigers along with their 2007/Career statistics. Now, I'll just say this:

They're good. 

And they're pitching isn't shabby either.

Any MLB predictions anyone?

Also, go Tigers!

Things:

I don't like it when people stand really close to me in line at a public place. A hispanic girl was practically on top of me in line at Subway today.

10,000 B.C. is honestly the worst movie I've seen in a really long time. 

The Office is far and away the best show on television these days (not including re-runs of old shows).

I recently purchased Korn's Greatest Hits. The song "Shutes and Ladders" is hilarious. Nursery rhymes in some sort of demonic voice is outstanding.

I'm really excited about baseball season.

March Madness is going to be great. There could potentially be more evenly matched games than ever before. Any of 5 or 6 teams could be considered a favorite to win the National Championship.

Jordan's finally 21, which could/should lead to more late nights for me. 

I'm looking to join any and all March Madness Pools, so please let me know.

I started Jury Duty today. The old lady next to me kept burping. I giggled once or twice. But really, what the hell?

Wrestling season is over. We didn't end on a very good note. My afternoons are free though.

I have to post this on my journal to avoid all hell breaking loose. I don't aim this at anyone in particular, but it's been on my mind: A lot of "UT basketball fans" have come out of nowhere, just in time for the winning. I understand it's tough to cheer for a losing team, but now, all of the sudden, they all know EVERYTHING about basketball. It's irritating to someone who's liked and followed college basketball for a long time. 

I promise, if you think I'm talking to or about you, you're wrong. The main people I'm referring to don't have Livejournal.

This Saturday is setting up to be HUGE. Unless you've been, or are going to be, in a cave under a rock, you're excited about the Memphis/Tennessee game. #1 vs #2. Already bitter rivals. Tournament seeding could be affected. 

I understand there is a really good possibility that UT will beat Memphis. I understand that the SEC is a tougher conference, therefore Tennessee plays a tougher schedule. I understand that the Tigers have their flaws on the court, and Lord knows off. What I don't understand is how anyone can argue that they shouldn't be the number one team in the country. They have to be. Don't they? 25-0. Say what you want about their overall schedule; they play who they can, and win. They score points and play good defense. 

If they lose, I will admit I'm wrong. And if it's convincing, I'll admit Tennessee could be or is a better team. However, I don't feel like the other side would do the same...

The strangest thing just happened:

I just finished writing a lengthy post. It was primarily about how I was different. It mentioned that I'm suddenly insecure. It mentioned that I have bad anxiety problems for no reason. I talked about how I was worried about school, work, wrestling, and my love life. Basically, it said I've lost all confidence.

I literally wrote for twenty minutes about how negative I had become. 

When I finished writing, I went back to the beginning to re-read and see if there was anything I left out or needed to detail. As I was going through, I realized just how ridiculous it was. I complained about nothing. It was almost as though I made problems up in order to meet some sort of negativity quota. 

So I erased the whole thing. 

I realized that just because certain situations change, doesn't mean I have to change. I don't have to be negative all the sudden. There's not reason for that.

Things are actually going alright. True, some aspects of my life are different, and sometimes it does make me uncomfortable. However, I love what I'm doing and who I'm with. I shouldn't let speed bumps turn into road blocks. 

This may not make sense to you, but I clears a lot up for me.

I know most of you are all caught up in football, but it's about to be October. That's baseball postseason time. I know only two and a half of us livejournal posters are baseball fans, but I'm pumped.

I could wait until the conclusion of tomorrow's playoff between Colorado and San Diego, but I don't think it matters. So, here we go. These are my personal predictions on the playoffs and the regular season awards:

American League Playoffs:

ALDS 1 - New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Indians:

I'm taking the Indians. They've got two starters that are better than any of the Yankees' starting pitchers, along with a powerful offense to counter New York's sluggers. Last year I took the Yankees, I've lost faith. Cleveland in 4.

ALDS 2 - Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim:

Angels. As much as the general public focuses on the Boston/New York rivalry, it isn't the dominance it used to be. Two great offenses, and once again, better overall pitching with the Angels. The Red Sox bullpen will continue to struggle. The AL East is mortal. Angels in 5, with a big win at Fenway in Game 5.

ALCS - Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. Cleveland Indians:

This could and probably will be the most interesting series in all the playoffs. The Indians still have the upper hand with their starting rotation, but the Angels have the better bullpen. Great, great series. Grady Sizemore. I think the Angels take it in 7 games. 

National League Playoffs:

NLDS 1 - Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks:

Carlos Zambrano CAN outduel Webb. He may not, but even then, Lilly is 12-1 after a Cubs' loss. The big bats have been awesome throughout September for the Cubs. Soriano stays hot. I have the Cubs in 4. 

NLDS 2 - Padres/Rockies vs. Philadelphia Phillies:

Phillies. It doesn't matter who wins because the Rockies can't outpitch anyone, even the Phillies. If the Padres win, Peavy can only pitch once because of the one game playoff. Big offenses for Colorado and Philly. I'll take the Phillies in 5.

NLCS - Philadelphia Phillies vs. Chicago Cubs:

Ugh. I want to, but I can't. High scoring series. A lot of intesity from two HUGE fan bases. Phillies in 7.

World Series - Philadelphia Phillies vs. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim:

What the hell? I have Phillies/Angels in the World Series? I'm an idiot. But, it's what I got. Another bad, bad World Series this year. I think the Angels dominate the Phillies, once again proving the AL dominance in Major League Baseball. Angels in 5.

Awards:

MVP:

AL - Contenders include Magglio Ordonez and Alex Rodriguez. This is a no-brainer. A-Rod unanimously.

NL - Contenders include Prince Fielder, Matt Holliday, and evidently Jimmy Rollins. I think ESPN will push Rollins, but Holliday finishes first in voting, and Fielder gets third. Holliday MVP.

Cy Young:

AL - Contenders include C.C. Sabathia and Josh Beckett. I hate Josh Beckett, but an ERA of barely over 3 in the AL East is absurd. And in the 162 game season, the only 20-game winner is Beckett. Beckett wins CY.

NL - Contenders include Brandon Webb and Jake Peavy. Peavy. Hands down. Barring a 1/3 IP, 9 ER performance in the one game playoff, he'll win the NL pitching triple crown. Oh, and he could the only other 20 game winner in MLB. Peavy.

MOTY:

AL - Contenders could be Mike Soscia, Terry Francona, Joe Torre, and Eric Wedge. I want to say Wedge, but it's going to be Soscia. He led the Angels to a damn good year, with not THAT great of pitching. Also, they were in a close divisional race against Seattle, and swept them in their last season series. I think Soscia, but it's hard to say for sure.

NL - Contenders include Lou Piniella, Bud Black, Clint Hurdle, and Bob Melvin. Some people might say, "Cubs in the playoffs. Lou Piniella." I think it's Bob Melvin. Arizona won the most competitive division in MLB. Maybe not the best, but the NL West was the most exciting race. Please give me Melvin.

ROTY:

AL - Contenders include Daisuke Matsuzaka and Dustin Pedroia. Pedroia. Absolutely. Solid #2 hitter for a great offensive team all year long. And I don't like Japanese people.

NL - Contenders include........ Ryan Braun. Great BA.... 34 HR.... A lot of RBI. Solid defense. Definitely Braun.

I hope I'm right.....

DISCLAIMER: I didn't look up anything before I posted this. So, incorrect names or stats are forgiveable, but let me know.

GO CUBS!