The NFL Playoffs

While many thought the Steelers might emerge from the AFC, few if any picked the Cards, who are looking to end a 60 - yes 60 - year title drought. (And you Jet fans thought you had it bad.) So what do we make of this Super Bowl and what do we make of the playoffs leading up to it? Was it fair that the Colts had to play at 8-8 San Diego? Could Jake Delhomme have played any worse? Should Titan or Giants fans be more disappointed with their teams' one-and-done efforts? Are Eagle fans ready to turn once more on Donovan McNabb? Is Troy Polamalu the best safety in the game? And what receiver is better right now than Larry Fitzgerald? Super Bowl XLIII: not quite what we at Bleacher Preachers expected it to be.

Baseball's Hot Stove

Much has gone down since our last show, including some big baseball signings in the Big Apple. While the Mets made an early splash with K-Rod, the seemingly recession-proof Yanks landed C.C., A.J., and - oh yeah - a first baseman by the name of Teixeira. Was it money well-spent? What's up with Andy Pettitte? Is the Met bullpen good to go? Will the Phillies miss Pat the Bat? Does Smoltz have anything left? And just where will Manny end up after all? As the tempature keeps dropping, let's keep the stove burning!