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So I’m sitting here waiting for the big game to start, with a few minutes to add a post. I always love the Superbowl, one because I’m a football fan, but more because it means one thing: Baseball season is finally here again. Truly, as football ends, fans turn back to baseball. Sounds good to me.

So as I looked at the Cardinals and Steelers, it’s pretty clear why the two teams are there. The Steelers have the best defense, and a very good offense. The Cardinals have an explosive offense, and very solid defense. I’m totally rooting for the underdog Cardinals in this game. I love Kurt Warner and think he is great for football, and life in general. He’s a true hero kids can root for.

So as I tried to tie the Superbowl back to the Dodgers, I started to get a little discouraged. Look at the two teams – their best traits are solid defense and explosive offense. As of this day in the off-season – how many of those do the Dodgers have…none. Yeah, none.

If they get Manny, they could have the explosive offense, but still not to the likes of the Rays, or Yankees, or even the Phillies.

As for Defense, going with Furcal and DeWitt, gives some, but definitely not top tier. It’s even worse if you add pitching to the mix. So does that mean the Dodgers will be bad? Not necessarily, but I do believe it will be hard to win the big show given the team they have right now. I think it will be hard even if they get Manny. I just don’t feel the pitching will be strong enough. If Schmidt comes back, they’ll be closer, but even if Billingsley becomes Lincecum, they’ll still need a strong number 2 and 3.

We’ll see as the season starts – but Colletti still has work to do.

Well – the Steelers just settled for a Field Goal. I haven’t see all the commercials yet, but that first Doritos commercial was hilarious.

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