Random Thoughts (June 9, 2007)

I am more than a little worries with Julio Lugo's start to the season at the plate (.217 BA, .280 OBP) and the mega contract Theo gave him (4 years/$36 million) looks foolish but some of the other "intangibles" Lugo has brought to the Sox make him a good fit. The above average defense at shortstop. The 17 stolen bases. The 34 RBI (one more than Manny). And how about the hidden ball trick he used Friday night to catch Alberto Callaspo at second was an example of how a player struggling with the bat can find ways to help his team win... Roger's first start took place today at Yankee Stadium against the fearsome Pittsburgh Pirates. The 302-year-old hurler gave the Yanks six innings and allowed just three runs. He won't fare so well against good hitting AL teams... Chad Ford at ESPN.com (need InSider to read it, no link) writes today that the Phoenix Suns -- who are interested in cutting payroll -- may look into trading Shawn Marion to the Celtics for the No. 5 pick, Theo Ratliff's contract and Delonte West. I like Delonte but the chance to grab Marion is worth making this trade. Marion would join Paul Pierce and Al Jefferson on the East's best frontline... If the C's do move West before the draft or are planning on trading the guard at all, I plead with Ainge to draft Marist point guard Jared Jordan... Lord Stanley currently resides in Anaheim. God love the NHL... J.D. Drew getting hot? Let's hope so...