Archive for September, 2009
Manual Would Have Been Wise to Address the Closer Situation Sooner
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Ken Marone in MLB
With the postseason quickly approaching, skipper Charlie Manual has a major issue looming over his head.
Or maybe it's more of a headache.
If he has the lead in the ninth, who does he call on to save game come playoff time?
Manual and the Phillies now find themselves using a "closer-by-committee" to finish games with a little over two weeks until the NLDS begins.
And while Philadelphia holds its collective breath over which ...
Matt Carson Can’t Retrieve First Big League Homer Ball, Not Sure Why
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Colin Flosi in MLB
Oakland Athletics rookie Matt Carson hit his first career home run Monday, Sept. 21 against the Texas Rangers. It should have been a joyous occasion, right?
If only it were that simple.
The fan who caught the ball didn't return it to the 28-year-old right fielder, opting instead to ask for $10,000 in return for the ball. Upon hearing the news, Carson was surprised and, for the most part, confused.
"Does he know ...
Sucker Bet: Your Favorite Uncle’s NFL Week 3 Picks Against the Spread
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Lee VanSpleef in NFL
Under oneáof the the most poignant moments in NFL history (see photo), your Uncle Spleefy breaks the games down and makes the hard choices each week brings.
My advice to you? Bet hard and bet often. Call DiTech, refinance that humble abode of yours, and let's turn it into a castle.áWe can do this... Got a hunch? Bet a bunch!
Before we get started, let's take a quick look at this week'sámailbox:
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Week Three of the NFL season is upon us. As fans, we have been given many good games, some upsets, some high scoring affairs, and plenty of trash talk (Thanks, Rex!)
We can't ask for much more, but as always, we expect the best week in and week out. These are five storylines I look forward to seeing during Week three of the NFL season.Begin Slideshow
Bobby Cox Announces Plan to Retire in 2010, Blames It on Earlier Bedtime
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Colin Flosi in MLB
In a move that came as a surprise to Atlanta Braves fans around the country this week, manage Bobby Cox announced that he plans to retire at the conclusion of next season..
Attributing his future retirement to... His bedtime?"I just can't do these night games anymore. Not only am I missing Murder She Wrote at 8:30, but due to the lack of sleep, I wake up grumpy now!", Cox told reporters ...
Florida Marlins Chris Coghlan Making A Strong Case For NL ROY
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Adam Bernacchio in MLB
Over the last 10 years, the Florida Marlins have probably produced more young talent than any team in the major leagues. Josh Beckett, Brad Penny, AJ Burnett, Dontrelle Willis (at the time), Derek Lee, Mike Lowell, Juan Pierre,áand Miguel Cabrera all became stars wearing teal and black.
As we all know, because the Marlins have a payroll that hovers around the $55.00 mark, they have not been able to keep any ...
New England Patriots Deserve Benefit of Doubt for Now
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Teddy Mitrosilis in NFL
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Ever since Mark Sanchez dinked and dunked New England to death and Rex RyanÆs infectious defense dared Tom Brady to beat the Jets through the air last weekend, we have heard it all. WeÆve heard all of the reasons why the Patriots arenÆt that good and arenÆt nearly the team they were expected to be.
Brady isnÆt confident in his knee that was shredded like a pound of hamburger before being ...
Note: The quotes in this article are fictional.
Shaking off the disappointment of their Week One collapse against the Patriots, the Bills left no doubt against the Buccaneers, jumping to a 17-0 lead on the way to an eventual 33-20 win. The 1-1 Bills now face the daunting task of slowing the NFL's highest-scoring offense, a Saints squad averaging over 46 points per game.
"It won't be easy," Bills coach Dick Jauron ...
’84 Tigers Turned Pennant Race Mine Field into a Walk in the Park
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Greg Eno in MLB
A lot of them will be there, standing on the Comerica Park field, not the place of their glory, but still right smack dab in the city of their faithful.
Darrell Evans says heÆll be there. Alan Trammell, tooùexcused from his duties as Chicago Cubs bench coach. Kirk Gibson, as wellùappearing with the consent of his employers, the Arizona Diamondbacks. The old white-haired manager himself, Sparky Anderson, has submitted his RSVP.
TheyÆll ...
Pivot Points: Adding Perspective to the A.I. Debate
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Hadarii Jones in NBA
This NBA offseason has provided many memorable moments and many conversation starters for fans. None of the news has been as controversial as Allen Iverson's move to Memphis.
On this very website, the pros and cons of the move have been inspiration for a heated and spirited debate.
His career has been dissected, and many intelligent arguments have been made about how Iverson can help Memphis, or how he can ruin them.
Iverson ...