1. Never a believer in putting a high importance on April games but if the Reds can win this afternoon in Pittsburgh and climb back to .500 after starting the season in such a rough manner, then they have truly proven that they will be a team to worry about. Yes, all games are important and a win in April is as good as a win in July or August, but in terms of raised importance and worrying about the resulting aspect of a win or loss normally does not take place in April, but it should today. Between the level of competition and the record to start the season, to be .500 again already would be huge.
2. The NFL schedule was released last night. While it's fun to go through the schedules and take guesses at which games each team will win and which games they will lose, the beauty of the NFL is the idea that each game is basically a crap shoot. I do think the AFC North lucked out that their cross divisional foes this season from a weakened NFC South and a poor AFC South.
3. Wrigley Field turned 100 and Sammy Sosa was no where to be found? The Cubs did not invite Sammy Sosa to return to Wrigley to take part in the celebration of a century of baseball at the friendly confines. Every baseball fan has a special place in their heart regarding Wrigley Field, personally it's because growing up you could arrive home from school turn on WGN and catch the Cubs afternoon game. With the expansion of TV contracts for each club, it has lessened the American following of the Cubs but Wrigley Field will always stand as a monument of baseball lore. Happy Belated Birthday Wrigley!
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