Flotsam and Jetsam

Miscellaneous thoughts and observations.

A bunch of the Patriots are upset at Marty Schottenheimer's comments about how the Patriots have been hurt by injuries. Willie McGinest was right to point out that San Diego s the same record as the Patriots (2-2) and that Schottenheimer should mind his own business. Yes Schottenheimer should mind his own business but his comments weren't out of line in any way. The Patriots are getting into "we're being disrespected" mode and that's bad news for the Alanta Falcons. The Patriots are at their best when A. they are the underdog and B. they have a chip on their shoulder because they perceive they are being "disrespected." Schottenheimer may have inadvertenly given the Patriots the kick they need and if I were the Falcons I'd be more pissed at Schottenheimer than the Patriots are... Manny getting a new agent doesn't necessarily mean he wants to be traded. Jeff Moorad was Manny's agent and now he's running the Diamondbacks. Maybe the guy who replaced Moorad didn't have chemistry with Manny. Maybe Manny is just looking for a guy who can get him more endorsement deals. I don't think Manny would see more money from any new team than what his Red Sox deal currently pays him... This is just disturbing...