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SCENE AND HEARD

Since leading the American League in earned-run average in 2016, Aaron Sanchez has an 8-21 record, with an ERA of 5.29. Ricky Romero had three sound big league seasons before he lost his way, and then his career … Worst draw in Toronto? Try the Kansas City Royals, even though the Jays have lost two huge playoff series to K.C. historically. This week, it was just over 10,000 at Rogers Centre, worst crowd since a Royals game in April of 2010 … The San Jose Sharks have four players to sign, including Joe Thornton, and just over $6 million in salary cap room. That makes it no sure thing the Sharks will sign Patrick Marleau, even at minimum salary … It’s hard to watch Chris Davis with the Baltimore Orioles, hitting .182 after batting just .168 last year. It makes me uncomfortable. He hit 53 home runs in 2013 and 47 in 2015 … Was there anything less dramatic than the Montreal Canadiens offer sheet on Sebastian Aho? All the Habs did was make it easy for Carolina. The minute I saw the numbers, I knew the Hurricanes would match. Not sure what the Habs were thinking here … This did not get much notice: On the way to the NBA championship, Kyle Lowry lost his grandmother. Condolences to Lowry and his family … Had to be tough last weekend for Etobicoke kid Connor Brown, celebrating the wedding of close friend, Hyman, and knowing he was being traded away from the teammates he’s grown up with.

AND ANOTHER THING

One thing that hasn’t been confirmed for the next season of Hockey Night In Canada: the return of Don Cherry and Coach’s Corner. Rogers is cutting all over the place, which included the removal of Bob McCown on radio and television and Doug MacLean doing the same. Cherry is handsomely compensated for his work. Not sure if this is a place they want to go with the 85-year-old … Masai Ujiri knew he was taking a gamble in trading for Leonard and a one-year possibility. His trade turned out to be brilliant. The Raptors won unexpectedly. Now the hard work comes and if anyone can be trusted to figure out the future, it’s Masai … No one should wear No. 2 for the Raptors again. The best No. 2s before Kawhi: Oliver Miller, James Johnson and P.J. Tucker … You can’t make stuff like this up: Paul George’s ex-girlfriend just happens to be Doc Rivers daughter … Has there ever been a team as great and unlikable as Team USA in the Women’s World Cup? … Nothing is more Kawhi than having the story of his signing break at 2 a.m. on a weekend …It’s surprisingly quiet around Jake Gardiner, free agent without a team. His people are being very quiet in the first week of free agency … Impressive month for GM Joe Sakic, who has added seven players, most of them roster depth, to the Avalanche lineup. The Leafs hated to part with Calle Rosen in the Kadri trade but realized they had to give up something of quality to make a deal of significance. The Leafs had Rosen pencilled in for a spot on their defence next season … Kawhi is a Clipper and the Blue Jays are at home Saturday afternoon and the Argos are at home Saturday night and my enthusiasm level might be at an all-time low … Happy birthday to George Armstrong (89), Manny Machado (27), Brad Park (71), Sylvestor Stallone (73), Pao Gasol (39), Patrick Lalime (45), Ringo Starr (79) and Ralph Sampson (59) … And hey, whatever became of Brady Anderson?