running down a dream...

It looks like the Nats want it. And by "it" I am of course referring to their quest for the worst record in the league.

DC's very own Montreal Expos went out and got crushed at home last night to keep alive my dreams of seeing them not only lose 100 games in a season but also finishing with the worst record in the league. Their magic number is down to 1. They are gonna have four tries at it.

The only potential roadblock I can see in front of my dreams is Seattle.

After keeping up with the California Angels for 7 innings, the Mariners blew it. Hopefully they only "honor" they will walk away with from the 2008 season is being the first team with triple digits in the loss column.

C'mon you Mariners! We need a title of some kind in the District this season.

Speaking of losers - United limped through another 2 - nil loss in the Concacaf Champions league last night down in Honduras. I fully expected a loss - especially after the first 15 to 20 minutes. But then it looked like they might be able to hold on for a 0 - 0 score line. Scoring a goal was never an option (unless it was an own goal).

But some half assed clearance once again was the death card for the black and red. MLS teams aren't currently set up to thrive in these competitions and this year's version of DC United is no exception.

The scariest thing for me is that United has has so many years to find a replacement for Jaime Moreno yet they just aren't able to do it. He is a 34 year old striker/playmaker that is running out of good minutes. We shouldn't be surprised that he's sore/banged up at this point in the year.

He's old.

He's probably the best player the league has ever seen but there needs to be a plan to move on without him. Unfortunately he's not long for this team. PS...Gallardo isn't the answer. He's made out of glass - as I may have mentioned before.