Timberwolves Fire Kurt Rambis

The Minnesota Timberwolves have decided to fire coach Kurt Rambis.

I have written more about the Timberwolves then I ever have before over the last couple of weeks. He isn't a great coach, but I doubt they get a great coach to replace him. Bottom line is that this is just yet another franchise that won't get better until the front office changes. Kahn has done a terrible job with this team and until he is gone I don't see much in the way of change. This team does have some talent, and maybe they will improve in the draft and be a decent. I wouldn't hold my breathe though. Maybe it isn't just the front office, it could be location as well. Try to get someone like Dwight Howard to go move to Minnesota... tough sell.

Breaking News: A's Fire Manager Bob Geren

The Oakland A's have fired manager Bob Geren after a 27-36 start and a nine-game losing streak. Bob Melvin has been named the interim replacement. Can't say I am all that surpised, the A's were supposed to challenge for the AL West, but they haven't been very good and as of today are in last place (8 games behind Texas).

Bottom line is the A's never bother to get an offense. I like their pitching staff, but that is now going to faulter with Anderson most likely needing Tommy John. They have a solid base, but the alway seem to and if they are going to ever compete they are going to need to go out and spend money on good free agents and not just washed up vets (Matsui).