Archive for September, 2009
Four White Sox Players Who Cost the Team the Season
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Cregen McMinn in MLB
As the final out was recorded in the Tigers 6-5 win over the Indians last night, more than just the game was over, the White Sox playoff chances were officially ended as well.
Now IÆm not one to point fingers, but allow me to point some thumbs downward at a few of the players who contributed to the Sox failure to make the postseason for the 3rd time in 4 years.Begin ...
The Best Switch-Hitters in Minnesota Twins’ History
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Andrew Kneeland in MLB
Being a switch-hitter requires a great amount of determination, skill, and hand-eye coordination. Some of the all-time greats are considered greater still because of their ability to effectively hit the ball from both sides of the plate.
Mickey Mantle, Pete Rose, Eddie Murray, Chipper Jones. The list goes on and on. Who are the best switch-hitters to ever put on a Twins' uniform, though?
Here are the best switch-hitters in Twins' history, ...
First, an apologyùI havenÆt been writing much, due to a computer issue as well as the single worst repair job in history. What should have been a small three or four day fix turned into two weeks. There are pieces in the pipeline, but conducting research at work is a risky proposition, so most of them are half-finished.
Now that my screen is functional again, you shall have your analysis, such ...
Time to Press the Panic Button (?): Week Three NFL Predictions
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Josh McMullen in NFL
For nine teams, this is already make-or-break week. Since 1990, only three teams (the Æ92 Chargers, the Æ95 Lions, and the Æ98 Bills) have started 0-3 and made the playoffs.
Who will make it and get that first win this week? Who will be broken and have a very tough road to the playoffs? We break out the crystal ball once again for our Week Three predictions!
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Kansas City Chiefs (0-2) vs. ...
As the Washington Redskins head to Detroit to take on the Detroit Lions, their goal has grown beyond just winning a football game and has reached an all out fight to prove themselves.
Redskins' head coach Jim Zorn has spent the past week fielding questions about his job security, his playcalling, his quarterback, and his ability to coach at the NFL level. In order to avoid being devoured by the ...
Being the baseball fan that I am, this time of year really gets exciting. The playoffs are just around the corner and division races are in full swing. I start searching the web, for as much insight into how the end of the season and playoffs might unfold.
My search is past Monday took me to ESPN.com, the world wide leader in sports. I stumbled upon an article written ...
The Oakland Raiders Need To Unleash Darren McFadden
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Ramone Brown in NFL
There is no question that Darren McFadden is a talented back and home run hitter. Some fans have even claimed he should be on the field every offensive play receiving anáobsceneánumber of touches and be the focal point of the offense.
I've actually argued otherwise claiming that Michael Bush is the more complete back.
But here I am going to propose something else.
Why not play Darren McFadden on special teams.
With Justin Fargas ...
The Loss of Jamal Williams Is Bigger Than Losing Merriman Last Season
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Michael Scarr in NFL
Healthcare is not just a concern in Washington.
For every senator looking to debate a particular issue or sort through the din of misinformation, there is an NFL general manager, head coach and trainer hoping to answer the simple question.
Can my guy play or not?
There is not a football team that doesnÆt face that most basic of questions on a regular basis and the Chargers have already fielded their share on ...
Inside The Paint: The Knicks Should Build Their Team Around David Lee
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Vincent Muambi in NBA
David Lee resigned with the New York Knicks with a one year contract, but the question that should be asked of the Knicks is whether the team should build around Lee as opposed to waiting for 2010?
David Lee has quickly become one of the surprising up-and-comers in the league, thanks in part to the coaching efforts of Mike D'Antoni, and Knicks General Manager Mike Walsh would be wise to ...
Not Many (Good) Surprises in the Detroit Tigers Lineup
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Matt Wallace in MLB
I was watching the Tigers game the other day and in the first inning, the Tigers batted around. It was fun to watch, obviously, but something about it struck me. There really aren't any Tigers' hitters who are outperforming what I would call reasonable expectations at the plate.
The Tigers have 13 players right now who have made at least 100 plate appearances this season. Of those 13, 12 are still ...