Welcome to the Weekend!

Hey folks, quick update here!

We're headed for the weekend and the first round of playoffs in the NFL.  The Bengals and Texans on Saturday afternoon, and the Lions meet the Saints later that evening. Sunday features the Falcons taking on the Giants, while the Steeelers and Broncos get the nightcap.  My(Greg's) picks for the games:  Going to take the Bengals, Saints, Falcons, and wait for it...Broncos.  I like the underdog story that is the Broncos, Dalton is playing solid in Cincy, the Lions pass defense is vulnerable and they're playing against the top passing offense in the NFL, and the Falcons I'm taking because..to be honest I just don't care for the Giants! (Its the whole Super Bowl 42 loss I am not letting go of yet)

We'll see how the playoffs progress and the Ravens fair.  Should the Ravens make the Super Bowl, Mike and I will come up with a special game day menu to share with you!

Orioles are readying for spring training, making a few moves here and there.  Very interested to see what Dan Duquette will bring to the table as Vice President of the club.  He made some really good moves in Boston.  The trade of Heathcliff Slocumb for Jason Varitek and Derek Lowe, brining in Pedro Martinez, and drafting players like Nomar Garciaparra and Trot Nixon.  I'm anxious to see how he will go about retooling the Orioles farm system and what new players he will bring into the clubhouse at Camden Yards.  Hopefully, Angelos will stay out of the way a bit more and just sign the checks!

Did anyone watch the NHL Winter Classic?  Great game,  though the officiating played more of a role in it then it should have on play around the net.  I do love the idea of it though, hockey is meant to be played outdoors!  This was a fantastic and very innovative idea from the NHL.  Now if they could just arrange a pond hockey game.....

Heading for the exit question:  What song is in your head today?

Hope everyone had a great Christmas and a happy New Years!  Mike and I are going to keep working on our content here and improving the blog as well as getting back into podcasts very soon.  Thanks to those who are reading for your support of us!