This Week on the Blog

This is the end of another sports less week. Leon Rose is apparently building a formidable front office - which will be a refreshing change. And the NFL told teams to keep keeping it distant till at least the end of the month. Baseball and Hockey really seem to be taking their time coming back. Let's look at what could be next.

Yankees: The Yankees are just twiddling their thumbs while MLB and the players union slowly iron out all the issues arising from an 82 game schedule where some home teams will need road homes. The Yanks will only have 3 picks in the 6/10-6/11 5 round draft, and limits on what they can do afterward. Still raw about that. Hopefully their IFA class is again robust with high end talent. We'll talk a little more about the Yankees down this post.

Giants: DeAndre Baker's legal issues are winding their way through the system, and the Giants are obviously very much concerned. They have been collecting CB's, but Baker was their only first and is a very similar guy to Bradberry, who could really help him if he can play. They're still waiting on Markus Golden to either sign with them or sign elsewhere.  And they should be getting a deal done with Leonard Williams any time now. He's worth nowhere the franchise tag he'll be paid if they don't.

Rangers: The Rangers, like the Yanks, are waiting for the League to finalize a  plan. Then they'll go.  They have 19 picks over the next 2 draft so whenever the NHL announces that they're going to really keep building - even if they are involved in the 24 team playoffs,

Knicks: Rose is adding impressive executive pieces and seemingly jettisoning the flotsam. That's a huge step in the right direction. But there is a huge brand problem they still have to connect.  Ever notice how the Yanks and Rangers are the most desired destinations for both big league free agents, like Panarin and Cole, as well as amateurs like Fox and Dominguez? Even the Giants,  can get whomever they want when there's cap room, and that's why it's surprising that Williams hasn't re-upped.  But the Knicks - oh those Knicks - the Knicks have been shutout twice in the past 10 years.  First with LeBron and then again last year with the Durant. Why is Yankee, Ranger and Giant money so much more valuable?  Heck, Panarin took LESS to sign with the Rangers, and even with the Rangers strong system and 19 upcoming picks - college free agents were willing to sign with them,  The Knicks can't get into that position until they - at least - have a plan. Rose has now hired the guys who can formulate said plan.  Let's see if it's marketable, because they'll have lots of cap room again whenever the suspended season ends - and picks,

So there it is, no games and just logistics. Hope you're finding some fun. Have a great holiday weekend - even if your in the 10th week of only weekend.