This just in: Manny has left home plate.

Just a few thoughts heading into Tuesday...

-The Masters could not have been more boring. I've never seen a PGA event where more people were pulling for the arrogant superstar over the intestinal-parasite underdog. Trevor Immelman got no respect despite leading from opening to final round. Now Immelman needs to go out and win a few more tournaments. Too many one hit wonder Masters winners are easily forgotten.

-Pacman Jones needs to be back in the NFL, Mr. Goodell. I don't care about his multiple arrests anymore, I don't care if he has a bad attitude. He's a potential superstar and would be fun to watch play again. Especially on the same team as a certain T.O.

-The Atlanta Hawks have made the playoffs for the first time this century. For the first time since 1999, the Hawks will see postseason play, as they face the titans from Beantown. They will lose in the first round, but this is a huge step for a rejuvenated franchise. Give it another year or two and Josh Childress and Marvin Williams will be top tier players. Mix in the already impressive Al Horford and this combo of young players could sustain a few consistent years of playoff appearances.

-David Ortiz's knee is not OK. He has lost all of his power and is very uncomfortable at the plate. I would not be surprised to see him hit the shelf soon, he just does not look himself.

-Cleveland Indian closer Joe Borowski has the be the worst closer in the majors. He tops out at about 84 MPH for his fastball and consistently gives up runs. After blowing the save against Boston tonight with a 3-run 9th that saw Manny Ramirez absolutely crush an 83 MPH meatball into the left field seats, his ERA is 18.00 and he has blown two saves in a row. With Betancourt lying in wait, what the hell is Cleveland waiting for? Get him in the closer position and let Borowski play clean up.

-Lastly, Joe Paterno is crazy. At 81-years old, he has no place on the football field with 18-year old athletes trying to make it to the next level. Paterno and Bobby Bowden are just trying to outlast one another and this race doesn't seem like it will end until one of them leaves the field in a casket. Penn State won't be a contender again until Paterno is gone.