It's better to be four back rather than four-and-a-half back. And don't you forget it.

Also of note: Brian Wilson got really good when we weren't looking.

Damn.

Also also of note: Freddy Sanchez should probably reevaluate his expectations for a new contract, and if he has any dignity, he'll give the Giants the first shot at a cheaper Freddy Sanchez. What a freaking disappointment.

Also also also of note:

If I had to pick which situation wouldn't be freaky-crazy, give me the 5-7/9-3 combo. Ridiculously unlikely? Of course. But not once-in-a-generation crazy.

We're in this thing, but only because hockey's so lame.