Archive for March, 2010
The race for the playoffs is extremely tight in the Western Conference. With four bottom-half teams realistically having a shot at making the playoffs, and a fight atop the standings, the final ten games of the season will be as important as ever.
Veteran playoff teams like the Red Wings will be fighting for the eighth spot, while newbie teams like the Coyotes will be challenging for the top spot in ...
Early NBA Draft Predictions: Lottery Picks: Who’s Number 1?
Posted: 21st March 2010 by Frank Gasper in NBA
This year's NBA Draft might be a very interesting one. As always, the main question is who will be the first pick? John Wall, Evan Turner, or maybe even somebody else could end up being the overall number one. I personally don't think there is much question to who will be number one, it all depends on what underclassmen come out for the draft.
#1 New Jersey Nets: John Wall (PG) ...
New York Yankees Make Their Roster Cuts…See You Later, Jesus Montero
Posted: 21st March 2010 by Christopher Chavez in MLB
The Yankees might not have had a game today, but there was some activity in the lockerroom.
The Yankees made some of their Spring Training cuts today and sent some players packing. Highly awaited Yankees prospect, Jesus Montero, was one of the several players sent to the minor league camp. Austin Romine, Colin Curtis, and Reid Gorecki were some of the notable other players sent along with Montero.
Montero had two doubles ...
The $184 Million Man: Joe Mauer Signs Extension with Minnesota Twins
Posted: 21st March 2010 by Nick Poust in MLB
Joe Mauer could have waited until the offseason. He could have forced teams into a bidding war. He could have gone to the New York Yankees, a team that would have salivated over his services. But even the Yankees would have been hard-pressed to give the 26-year-old catcher what the small-market Minnesota Twins rewarded their native son. It'll be $184 million over eight years with a full no-trade ...
Joe Mauer, Minnesota Twins Agree on Massive Eight-Year Contract Extension
Posted: 21st March 2010 by Jeremiah Graves in MLB
Minnesota Twins fans can now breathe a collective sigh of relief.
The biggest drama of the offseason—Joe Mauer’s contract status (or lack thereof)—has finally come to an end.
The Minnesota Twins have officially inked Mauer to an eight-year, $184 million deal that will keep the reigning American League Most Valuable Player in the Twin Cities through the 2018 season.
The deal reportedly includes a full no-trade clause and will pay the All-Star backstop ...
It seems that a popular topic among Portland Trail Blazer fans these days is the future of general manager Kevin Pritchard with the team.
All of this speculation was caused by the sudden and surprising firing of Tom Penn, the Blazers' assistant general manager.
It is widely believed that Pritchard had nothing to do with the letting go of Penn, and many are shocked by his firing because he was widely respected ...
Joe Mauer Signs Eight-Year Extension with the Minnesota Twins
Posted: 21st March 2010 by Joseph DelGrippo in MLB
On the day that the Minnesota Twin fans received terrible news about their closer Joe Nathan, they have good news from the receiving end of the battery, Joe Mauer.
According to many sources , the Twins have re-signed their 2009 American League MVP and three-time batting champion catcher to an 8-year deal for $184 million. The deal includes a full no-trade clause and keeps the homegrown (and hometown) All-Star with the team ...
This article was originally published at TheDailyCub.com , my blog covering all things Chicago Cubs.
Although the 19-year-old prospect was sent to the minors yesterday, Starlin Castro has spent his Spring Training turning heads and creating quite a controversy as to whether or not the Cubs should give the young prospect a shot.
Although Castro turns 20 in just a few days, he has been playing like a ...
Philadelphia Eagles: The Girlfriend That Always Cheats on You!
Posted: 21st March 2010 by John Matheos in NFL
Have you ever been cheated on? Or better yet, have you ever felt betrayed by your sports team?
I've been cheated on several times by women, and sports teams.
The sports team that I feel betrayed by at times is the Philadelphia Eagles.
Before I begin, I want you to understand that I love the Eagles to death, but my experience with cheating girlfriends and disappointing seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles have left ...
After learning their star closer is out for the remainder of the 2010 season and likely some of the 2011 campaign, the Twins have signed 2009 MVP catcher Joe Mauer to an eight-year; $140 million contract extension good for $17.5 million a season.
Mauer, who could have been a free agent next season, seemingly took a hometown deal to remain in his native Minnesota. Reports said Mauer could have garnered as ...