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by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Oct 5, 2010 12:00 PM EDT in Daily Links

Is MLSE too big to win? The Globe and Mail's Michael Grange and David Shoalts explore in a three-part series here, here and here.

Stephen Brunt looks at the pain felt by MLSE execs.

This infographic from the Globe breaks down who owns MLSE.

Jay Triano isn’t about to tip his hand on who might make up the starting five for the Raptors.

Triano can trace career back to Olympic success.

The Toronto Star's Dave Feschuk suggests that Toronto fans might want to go the free agent route.

Linas Kleiza is not a guy you can pigeonhole, and that suits him – and the Toronto Raptors – just fine.

Talk is cheap for the Raptors' DeMar DeRozan.

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great articles

Great articles, but talk is cheap. DeRozan better put up or shut up. As for Linus Kleiza, he better show this so-called improved game.

by Jeffrey Thompson on Oct 5, 2010 2:33 PM EDT reply actions

Uhoh

"I’m not buying the losing approach," Colangelo explained vigorously this summer. "I’m not planning to lose. Plan to win. Plan to compete. … Justify the investment that the people put into season tickets, corporate partnerships."

by bigweeze on Oct 6, 2010 10:22 AM EDT reply actions

John Ferguson, Burke’s much-maligned predecessor, said he tried convincing the MLSE board of the wisdom of rebuilding following the lockout – short-term pain for long-term gain. But the board, which routinely budgeted revenue from as many as five home playoff dates, shied away.

by bigweeze on Oct 6, 2010 10:23 AM EDT reply actions