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Posted Tuesday July 07, 2009, About: Blazers weigh Lee, Odom, Miller
The Blazers should go for T.Chandler via trade (the Hornets would get cap relief and a cople of youngsters) first off, then they can invest the PG or SF position: if you can rotate Aldridge, Chandler and Oden as 4 and 5 while having Roy on the floor all your other issues shrink...
Posted Saturday June 27, 2009, About: Rubio pushing for Knicks move?
Let me get this straight. The Wolves trade 2/5 of their starting line-up for the fifth pick in the worst draft of the decade and, despite the fact that it turned out to be Rubio, you think that they have any kind of plan? What that would be, piss off Al Jefferson so much he won't even consider signing a new deal with them if it'll mean playing a day more in Minnesota?
It wouldn't faze me if they traded the Spaniard for a pack of smokes...
Posted Sunday June 21, 2009, About: Inter striker joining Napoli
I think Francescoli played with Genoa...
Anyway, Obinna is a talented guy, but only skill-wise. His attitute can be flicky and his understanding of team work is almost non-existent...
Napoli is setting up a good team endeed: they'll keep Hamsik, address the goalkeeper issue and landed Cigarini, De Ceglie and Quagliarella already (1 and 2 play for Italy's Unter 21 squad, Quagliarella is a home town boy and regurarly suits up for international games).
Posted Wednesday June 10, 2009, About: Arena out of line with Rossi?
and since Rossi's parents had an "American Dream" he ought to chose US squads for himself? Ever heard about "free will"? Giuseppe is only building his own life, by his own volition.
Besides, they left the US years ago...
Posted Saturday June 06, 2009, About: Report: Inter rejects Ibrahimovic offer
Inter is reportedly asking for 80ml Euros for Zlatan, cash only (I think they're leaning towards Aguero or Villa as Ibrahimovic's substitute). The only reason Barcelona would go for that is some sort of competition with Real Kaka's bid. Right now, Chelsea or Man U and Real Madrid itself are more likely destination for the Nerazzurri's no 8. Besides, Laporta is quite the friend with Moratti; I'm guessing the Blaugrana's president has the feeling that, in he endeed gets Ibra for that kind of money, Massino would only turn around and buy Messi out with 150ml Euros (that's how much insane - in a "good" way - the guy is when it comes to Inter)...
Posted Tuesday June 02, 2009, About: Zidane returns to Real Madrid
Kaka has been a Real player since 2003 for Marca and As... come on!
Posted Tuesday June 02, 2009, About: Zidane returns to Real Madrid
Will he stand outside the away team Bernabeu's lockeroom, headbutting players on their way to the pitch? I don't see how Real could make use of him otherwise...
Posted Monday May 04, 2009, About: Agent: Several offers for Maicon
"Maicon" is the Brasilian version of "Michael", as for Michael Douglas (which was actually what they wanted the kid to be named in 1981...). The officer at City Hall could't spell it correctly...
Anyway the no. 13 will not move: the young guy, Santon, will take the left fullback spot.
Posted Monday May 04, 2009, About: Spurs interested in Muntari
Muntari could stay at Milan, but he could also leave. I doubt it will happen swapping places with another player: since Inter wants young blood both in midfield and defense, I hardly think the Nerazzurri will accept any players currently on the Spurs' team...
Of course if they deal Ibrahimovic the whole picture changes...
Posted Friday May 01, 2009, About: Ribery closer to Bayern exit
Sure, I didn't mean he isn't worth buying...
Besides, late news seems to have Ribery landing in Barcelona: having Messi on the other side of the pitch kinda helps your dribbling chances...
Posted Friday May 01, 2009, About: Ribery closer to Bayern exit
I like they guy, but I'd rather go for Valencia's David Silva rather than him if I want to win at high levels. Since Ribery has been "the go-to guy" in France's national team, in fact, they hardly even win friendlies. Meanwhile, since Silva stepped in as Spain main assist's dealer, they haven't lost a match...
Posted Monday April 27, 2009, About: Ibrahimovic to City?
@ Barca 05
Eto'o's contract expires in 2010 and they've been trying to agree with him for, like, 18 months: that's why. Besides, Samuel is an amazing striker - far better than Ibrahimovic at scoring - but Zlatan in an amazing all-around forward. Anyway, that was just a deal "that make sense"; I wasn't presuming to wrap up details...

@ J.HOVA: DIPLOMAT
Man U will lose Tevez, and might lose C.Ronaldo too: they need a striker (Berbatov doesn't come close to Ibrahimovic any way you take him). Eto'o might leave too, just as stated above.
I totally agree with you on Torres, that's why I mentioned cash consideration the only reason Liverpool might consider that deal (if you red about Premier League's money troubles - it was discussed in the Parliament, no less - you know that English team's rule of big cash trades might be over already, and that Liverpool doesn't have Abramovic nor Man U's merchandising).
Posted Monday April 27, 2009, About: Ibrahimovic to City?
well, that will hardly happen - since as Inter asked for Lampard too...
still, Ibrahimovic is making a statement of moving to try and get Champions League/Ballon D'Or caliber (as if he ever decided any match in that competition or just scored on that big chance he had at Old Trafford) - which means he would sign for:
1. Real Madrid
2. Barcelona
3. Manchester United
4. Liverpool
5. Chelsea
You also have to think about Inter's point of view. I mean; are they going to rip their hair off no to sell the guy? No. Are they going to agree to a deal worth less than 70 million Euros? No way in Hell. So the safe bet is, Zlatan will stay put.
If you still think that it might happen, here's a few deals that make sense for all involved (I'm assuming no one will pay the whole thing cash):
1. Ibrahimovic to Madrid for cash and Sneijder (40%, more so if Perez fails to land Ronaldo or Kak??)
2. Ibrahimovic to Barcelona for cash and Eto'o (30%)
3. Ibrahimovic to Man U for cash and Anderson (25%)
4. Ibrahimovic and cash to Liverpool Torres (5%, IF they need money and IF Benitez agrees)
5. Ibrahimovic to Chelsea for cash and cash (I honestly can't place a percentage on this one...)
Posted Saturday April 04, 2009, About: Barca admits interest in Cesc Fabregas
1. Until Wenger sits on that bench Cesc will stay still but keep an eye on this summer and the 2009 winter trade-frenzy: Ebou??, Walcott and Van Persie's new deals will be crucial for Fabregas to stay put...
Anyway, Barca would be a favourite to land him even if other big teams step up in the race
Posted Thursday March 12, 2009, About: Raptors interested in Dalembert?
A Dalembert+L.Williams and a first round pick for Bosh would be a downgrade talent-wise for Toronto, but it would probably give the team a better balance and prevent Bosh from walking away and having nothing in return...
Posted Sunday March 01, 2009, About: D'Antoni won't bark back at Barkley
How many best players actually play defence? Pierce did that for years in Boston and never got anything from his teammates...
Stoudemire unwillingness to play D just passed the 3-coach deadline...
With 30 teams in the league if you're lucky enough to get enough talent to compete, your GM just has to get you 5 guys in the 9-man rotation who are willing to fight any given minute of play...
Posted Sunday March 01, 2009, About: D'Antoni won't bark back at Barkley
That's exactly the point, Charles. Defence is more about will than it is coaching or talent, especially team defence. Therefore, D'Antoni isn't the one you should be barking about styles of play...
Posted Thursday February 19, 2009, About: Bulls-Knicks deal in works?
The Knicks would want Hinrich contract only if the Bulls gets back both Jeffries' and Curry's... which means this deal won't happen, unless Chicago is ready to part with Thomas as well.
Lee, Jeffries and Rose (Malik) for Hinrich and Thomas would hurt the Knicks only a little (they could trade again) but would definately be an huge upside in talent...
Posted Wednesday February 18, 2009, About: Blazers talking to Knicks about...
The Knicks are pursuing James in 2010 but, as many have pointed out already, that summer is full with quality players. Signing J.Johnson and Jefferson in their prime without giving them a max contract while getting your hands on Nash is pretty damn good...
Posted Sunday February 15, 2009, About: Cavs eyeing Camby?
As bad as the Clippers are, everyone is lookin to get Camby. He's good. Can run and defend inside. A great team player. His contract is reasonable and expires in 2010...
Fact is, what LA wants (expiring contracts and picks) it's usually more common in losing teams which are low on 35 year old players wish list...
What about Portland? A Davis-Camby combo would place the Blazers as contenders and they can deal out Rodriguez and Przybilla, along with LaFrentz and Diogu expiring contrat and a pick...
Davis, Roy, Webster, Aldridge, Camby with Bayless, Fernandez, Batum, Outlaw and Oden out of the bench is quite scary and the Clippers would save a lot of money...
Posted Friday February 13, 2009, About: Blazers considering big deal?
Portland is a good team with an awesome winner in Roy and a decent coach. If the GM somehow manages to NOT give up either Aldridge or Outlaw dealing LaFrentz contract and bringing back a good PG the Blazers should get good enough to compete in spring 2009 already...
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