The Chicago White Sox traded Daniel Hudson to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Edwin Jackson. Jackson, who is 6-10, threw a no-hitter earlier in the season. Jackson is a pitcher who has always been shifted around based on potential. Starting out on the Dodgers, he was thought of as a potential ace by many. However, he never seemed to have found his stride.

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by David at the Sports Fan Blog Network

Fast Tube by Casper

In case you’re wondering, the song is Chelsea Dagger by The Fratellis.

by Adam McFadden at the Da Bears and Bulls Blog

Obvious pick. What happens to Gil now? Talk is Wall and Arenas will play together, mainly because no one will take on that contract in a trade.

2. Philadelphia: Evan Turner
Position: SG
Height: 6-7
Weight: 214
Age: 21
School: Ohio State

Turner doesn’t fit well with Andre. Look for Iggy to be moved.

3. New Jersey Derrick Favors
Position: PF
Height: 6-10
Weight: 245
Age: 18
School: Georgia Tech

Good pick for the Nets. How will he fit with Lopez?

4. Minnesota Wesley Johnson
Position: SF
Height: 6-8
Weight: 206
Age: 22
School: Syracuse

Similar to Shawn Marion

5. Sacramento DeMarcus Cousins
Position: C
Height: 6-11
Weight: 292
Age: 19
School: Kentucky

From ESPN:

Cousins has been compared to everyone from Shaq to Zach Randolph, but here’s an interesting historical comparison to ponder — could he be the next Moses Malone?

“He’s huge, he scores around the basket, he’s a terrific rebounder and he plays with a chip on his shoulder,” one GM said. “How many 20-10 centers come along? Not very many. As far as a talent goes, he could be incredible in the NBA. The league has gotten smaller and quicker. Cousins would kill most of the big guys in our league today.”

Cousins also fared well in the measurement category, comparing favorably in size to NBA centers. He measured a legit 6-foot-11 with a tremendous 7-foot-6 wingspan and 9-foot-5 standing reach. Those numbers put him on par with the likes of Dwight Howard, Greg Oden and Brook Lopez. His interviews weren’t nearly as bad as everyone made them out to be, either.

6. Golden State Al-Farouq Aminu
Position: SF
Height: 6-9
Weight: 215
Age: 19
School: Wake Forest

Fits in well with Nellie Ball.

7. Detroit Ed Davis
Position: PF
Height: 6-10
Weight: 227
Age: 20
School: North Carolina

Pistons need to get tougher and bigger.

8. Los Angeles Clippers Gordon Hayward
Position: SF
Height: 6-8
Weight: 211
Age: 20
School: Butler

Need someone to complement Griffin.

9. Utah (via New York) Greg Monroe
Position: PF
Height: 6-11
Weight: 247
Age: 19
School: Georgetown

Will replace Boozer who will leave as a free agent. Plus they have Milsap

10. Indiana Avery Bradley
Position: SG
Height: 6-3
Weight: 180
Age: 19
School: Texas

Shooting up boards. Would play the point.

11. New Orleans Cole Aldrich
Position: C
Height: 6-10
Weight: 236
Age: 21
School: Kansas

Slightly undersized, but fills a need.

12. Memphis Luke Babbitt
Position: SF
Height: 6-9
Weight: 214
Age: 20
School: Nevada

Could be the next Chris Mullin.

13. Toronto Daniel Orton
Position: C
Height: 6-10
Weight: 269
Age: 19
School: Kentucky

Averaged 3 and 3 in college. A huge boom or bust pick.

14. Houston Ekpe Udoh
Position: PF
Height: 6-10
Weight: 237
Age: 22
School: Baylor

Great defensive potential.

15. Milwaukee (via Chicago) Xavier Henry
Position: SG
Height: 6-7
Weight: 210
Age: 19
School: Kansas

John Hollinger rated him 6th best prospect.

16. Minnesota (via Charlotte) Paul George
Position: SF
Height: 6-9
Weight: 214
Age: 20
School: Fresno State

Tall shooting guard..

17. Chicago (via Milwaukee) James Anderson
Position: SG
Height: 6-6
Weight: 210
Age: 21
School: Oklahoma State

From ESPN:

Analysis: Anderson was one of the best scorers in college basketball and could be a very good fit in the Bulls’ backcourt. His ability to stretch the defense and attack the basket would make him a nice complement to Derrick Rose.

Even if the team ends up landing LeBron James or Dwyane Wade, look for Anderson to be the guy. As far as NBA-ready players go, there are few better in this draft. I’d expect him to play the same sort of role James Harden did in OKC last season.

18. Miami Eric Bledsoe
Position: PG
Height: 6-2
Weight: 192
Age: 20
School: Kentucky

Upgrades Wade’s back court mate.

19. Boston Solomon Alabi
Position: C
Height: 7-1
Weight: 237
Age: 22
School: Florida State

Biggest player in the draft.

20. San Antonio Damion James
Position: SF
Height: 6-8
Weight: 227
Age: 22
School: Texas

Underrated player.

21. Oklahoma City Donatas Motiejunas
Position: PF
Height: 7-0
Weight: 220
Age: 19
Country: Lithuania

Can this skilled European make the switch to the NBA?

22. Portland Patrick Patterson
Position: PF
Height: 6-8
Weight: 245
Age: 21
School: Kentucky

Jack of all trades master of none. Could go higher.

23. Minnesota (via Utah) Kevin Seraphin
Position: PF
Height: 6-10
Weight: 258
Age: 20
Country: France

Expect Minnesota to try and stash at least one player overseas.

24. Atlanta Hassan Whiteside
Position: C
Height: 7-0
Weight: 227
Age: 20
School: Marshall

From ESPN:

Analysis: How can a guy who just measured with a freakish 7-foot-7 wingspan slip this far? The word out of Chicago was that the interviews didn’t go so well.

Whiteside isn’t a bad kid, but he’s very naive at this point, in a way that reminded me a bit of Tyrus Thomas. Eventually some team will decide the talent is too much to pass on. But I think he did some damage to his stock last week. He can certainly make up for that in workouts … but he’s just created a bigger mountain to climb.

25. Memphis (via Denver) Larry Sanders
Position: SF
Height: 6-11
Weight: 222
Age: 21
School: Va. Commonwealth

Athletic big.

26. Oklahoma City (via Phoenix) Craig Brackins
Position: PF
Height: 6-10
Weight: 229
Age: 22
School: Iowa State

Could compete for center minutes.

27. New Jersey (via Dallas) Keith Gallon
Position: PF
Height: 6-10
Weight: 302
Age: 19
School: Oklahoma

Shooting big man.

28. Memphis (via L.A. Lakers) Quincy Pondexter
Position: SF
Height: 6-7
Weight: 220
Age: 22
School: Washington

Athletic, but can’t shoot.

29. Orlando Willie Warren
Position: PG
Height: 6-4
Weight: 210
Age: 20
School: Oklahoma

Better player than draft slot. Injuries and character concerns.

30. Washington (via Cleveland) Jarvis Varnado
Position: PF
Height: 6-10
Weight: 210
Age: 22
School: Mississippi State

Great defensive potential.

by Adam McFadden at the Da Bears and Bulls Blog

So far, each game has been won by the home team. On Tuesday night, the series heads to Philadelphia, where the Flyers look to take back control.

Dustin Byfuglien tallied two goals and two assists for Chicago. For Philadelphia, Chris Pronger had a +/- of –5, which is the worst of his career, counting both playoffs and the regular season.

by David at the Sports Fan Blog Network

Joe Johnson is likely frustrated with the under whelming playoff performances that Atlanta put on. And just like everyone else, Johnson will be eager to see what is out there for him. If the Bulls reach out to Johnson immediately, he will likely be very receptive. A backcourt of Rose and Johnson would likely be the best in the entire league. It is up to Chicago to make it happen.

by David at the Sports Fan Blog Network

With the game all tied up, Patrick Kane scored quickly in the third period, which sent the Philadelphia crowd into panic. However, Ville Leino answered a mere 20 seconds later, sending the crowd into a frenzy. In overtime, it looked as if Simon Gagne won the game for the Flyers. With the red light on and the players celebrating, the puck never crossed the line, and thus the potential game-winning goal was taken away. With the Philadelphia crowd in a nervous state, Claude Giroux sent that nervousness away when he scored in overtime, which gave the Flyers a 4-3 victory.

Now down 2-1 in the series, Philadelphia looks to even it up. If they do not, Chicago is in serious command.

by David at the Sports Fan Blog Network

On the forefront, Marmol is 1-0 with a 1.46 ERA, which is fantastic. He has converted 11 out of 13 save opportunities, which is certainly solid. But what is just awesome is the fact that he has struck out 49 batters in 24.2 innings (that’s about two per inning, for those who didn’t pass first grade). That just shows that Marmol possesses dominance right now, and can make him a feared closer.

So Cubs fans, you are used to pain. But in 2010, get ready for a dominant closer.

by David at the Sports Fan Blog Network

The Flyers now return home to the Wachovia Center in a 2-0 hole. To say game three is a must win is an understatement. In order for the Flyers to win game three, they do not have to change much. They were the better team for most of game two, they just could not solve Niemi. The Flyers must find a way to slow down Marian Hossa, who has been dominant in the first two games of the series. It would not be surprising if coach Peter Laviolette changed his strategy and matched Mike Richards line against the Hossa line to try and slow him down.