6. You know, I'm starting to think Matt Wieters isn't going to hit those .311/.395/.544, 31-homer, 102-RBI Pecota projections after all. But that's not going to stop me from drafting him five rounds higher than I should again next year, because at some point, the Orioles' rookie catcher will become Mike Piazza with Gold Glove defensive skills.

7. Speaking of fantasy sports, had my first of four football drafts this past weekend, and while I realize no one gives a flying Houshmandzadeh about other peoples' fantasy teams, you really think that's going to stop me? So I ask you, what would you think of a roster in a 10-team league that included Brian Westbrook, Randy Moss, Kurt Warner, Marion Barber, Greg Jennings, Bernard Berrian, Jonathan Stewart, Darren McFadden, Tony Romo, the Pats D, and some kickers and other spare parts? Because I like it a lot, which probably means I'm destined for my usual seventh-place finish.

8. Quick, completely subjective grades for "The Sports Hub 98.5" through three mostly encouraging weeks . . .

Toucher and Rich: B+. Some of the bits ("Ask a Pink Hat") go on too long, but they are legitimately funny and entertaining, particularly when hammering on . . .

Tanguay and Zolak: D. Zolak is fine -- maybe better than fine -- when he's talking football. But Tanguay's insistence on searching for controversy when there's none to be found is beyond annoying.

Felger and Mazz B. Considerably more enjoyable than their WEEI alternative. Just wish they'd tone down the "this is what the fans think" generalities.

Damon Amendolara A. Reasons why this show suggests the suits at CBS Radio know what they are doing are covered here.

9. Sure was a treat to watch Pedro's almost-vintage performance last night, when he whiffed nine and routinely touched 93 on the gun. But almost as good was Pedro's classy postgame tip of the hat to the young ace he defeated, San Francisco's Tim Lincecum, of whom Pedro said: "He's amazing. He reminds me a lot of me, only twice as better at the same time in the big leagues." Can't think of higher praise for a young pitcher, particularly considering the source.

10. As for today's Completely Random Baseball Card:

Because you can never go wrong with Boomer, that's why.