Knick-Knacks

A little bit of everything as we approach the Easter holiday.

- The Sixers are really pretty much screwed at this point, after they lost to Miami big. This, couple with Chicago (although that was a bad charge call late), Milwaukee, and Indiana winning puts Philly in a bad spot right now. At 37-42 they really have to win out to have any chance, especially with how the tiebreakers are right now. And really, they probably don't deserve a playoff spot. They have some big talent, but they don't play any defense and a lot of time it doesn't even look like they're giving effort. It's a shame.

- The Twins are back to .500 with a 5-1 win over the Yankees today. Scott Baker pitched 7 great innings, only giving up 3 hits and 1 run, and the Yanks only got 4 hits for the game. Looks like that first week pitching from the Twins may have just been a fluke, as hoped and expected.

- Best record in the MLB? Try the New York Mets, who sport an 8-1 record after a 4-3 win Thursday. Tom Glavine struck out 11 in 6 innings to get the win, showing that his quest for 300 wins is still going strong, as he stands at 277.

- Bill Simmons gives his MVP choice, which is always an entertaining read. Ditto about The Armchair QB.

- Leinart falling to #7? According to The Gatorade Dump's mock draft, yes, as they have the Titans settling on Vince Young.