I think you meant "parity" instead of "parody." Still, this piece is very well-written and generally well-researched compared to a lot of sports commentary that appears in professional newspapers. And you don't use all that many clichés, although "best in the West" and "dynamic duo" make me want to punch a wall. However, given that major media throw them around so much, it's fairly difficult to write intelligently about sports without using such expressions. Overall, though, you have done an excellent job of concisely previewing the season while not alienating casual readers.

Chris, you definitely have a bright future ahead of you, and I look forward to more of your analysis appearing on this Web site.