So I was watching TV last night, and I saw the Jays lose their game in Cleveland against the Indians. After that however, I watched as Sportsnet Connected brought me the latest rumour on Chris Bosh. Apparently there are "reports" linking Bosh to move to the Miami Heat. As I sat there taking it all in I thought, "OK. Chris will likely leave the team which is fine with me. He busted his tail off every night for the Raptors and he was very professional in his actions and attitudes and I have always respected Chris. He's completed his contract as well, so he's free to do whatever he wants. What I don't understand is this: why though would Bosh want to move to Miami? Seriously, I hope this is just a rumour." Why is Miami such a bad place to go to, you ask? Well let me tell you why...
1) Throughout this season, neither Toronto or Miami truly surprised and shocked the NBA with their progress. Toronto started the season at 7-13 or some other despicable record. Then on Jan 4, the team had a meeting behind closed doors, and the team played pleasantly well throughout the rest of the year's first half. They finished the first half at 29-23, which tied the team for the most victories before the All-Star break. After that, however, the team had to play at home vs the Memphis Grizzlies. During that game, the team lost Chris Bosh to a rather untimely injury and the club stumbled the rest of the way out of the playoffs, only winning 11 games the rest of the way to finish at 40-42 and in 9th place in the Eastern Conference.
2) Miami on the other hand, had their own tremendous struggles. For example, Miami started the year in 5th place. Then in came the Raptors from December-February. They overtook Miami for that playoff seed in a "hardwood classics" Toronto Huskies uniform game at the Air Canada Centre and won the crucial match-up. Maimi eventually fell to 8th place and was in danger of missing the playoffs. Add to the fact that their star player Dwayne Wade fell to injuries at various points in the season and you have a disaster waiting to happen. Unfortunately, the Raptors threw their playoff chances out the door during the season's second half and missed the playoffs. During the same span, Miami played better and ended up facing the Boston Celtics in the first round and secured the 5th spot in the East. Of course, Boston took out Miami 4-1 in that seven-game series.
3) Since the Raptors and the Heat had similar seasons, what makes you think that CB4, who has repeatedly stated during this offseason that he wants to win playoffs series and championships and not just games, would want to plunk himself into an atmosphere similar to Toronto? Also too, would Bosh be content with working alongside Dwayne Wade (presuming that he will stay with the Heat) and end up not being the main option? Consider the fact that Bosh in the offseason has also stated this to be his desire as well.
This is why I am relieved by Bryan Colangelo's comments regarding CB4 that anyone who knows his future right now is speaking nonsense. Here is the link to the article: Media Circus Nuts Lie about Bosh Thankfully, there will be no such idiocy going through Bosh's mind. Since he's been a key part of the Raptors, I want to make sure that he gets the best offer that he can get. As a fan, I want to look out for Chris and to make sure that he's happy wherever he is whether that be with the Raptors (which I hope is the result) or elsewhere. All right, enough of that. I will alert you to more news about Bosh and the Raps as it comes out. Now, onto the Jays...
They haven't had an easy go of it lately, losing 2-1 last night to the Cleveland Indians. Ricky Romero got the loss and fell to 6-4 while Cleveland starter Jake Westbrook improved to 5-4 with the win. Here's the recap: Romero's Strong Start Foiled by Own Team's Mistakes That's all for now! See you later.
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