Random Thoughts (June 16, 2007)

Dustin Pedroia -- 5-for-5 with a homerun and 5 RBI Friday night against the Giants -- continues to make Francona look like a genius for sticking with him. The rookie second baseman is now hitting .331 and could make a late run at the All-Star Game... With the NBA Draft less than two weeks away, rumors keep swirling around the Celtics. Names like Shawn Marion, Rashard Lewis and Jason Richardson keep getting thrown out there as possible trade acquisitions for the C's. Should be interesting... The San Antonio Spurs -- 4 NBA championships since 1999 -- are the dominant team since Jordan left Chicago. That includes the Laker championship teams of 2000-2001-2002... Great job by the Fenway Faithful in welcoming back Dave Roberts. Goose bumps... Dave Lewis was fired by the Bruins after just one year behind the bench on Causeway Street. I rarely follow the NHL anymore but it seems to be a quick hook for a guy who wasn't exactly coaching the B's of the early '70s... Credit to Boston Dirt Dogs for this link. Hilarious... Daisuke v. Bonds today...