Archive for March, 2010
The winner of the Calder Trophy for the 2008-09 season was Steve Mason, current starting goaltender for the Columbus Blue Jackets.
This season has seen another stellar class of rookies enter the National Hockey League. So much so that this nearly became a top ten rookie list as it was very difficult getting down to just five top rookies.
One rookie that deserves honourable mention on this list is John Tavares. ...
Why the Philadelphia Phillies Appear on the Verge of Three-Peating in the NL
Posted: 20th March 2010 by Cody Swartz in MLB
Every year as a Phillies fan, I’ve grown accustomed to saying “wait until next year.”
Next year we’ll pick up a big-name player in free agency. We’ll overtake the Braves or Mets in the division race. We’ll get a couple of good breaks, stay healthy all season, and win it all.
Guess what?
It happened.
2008 was a year to remember for Phillies fans. And I have a feeling that won’t be the last ...
Allen Iverson: A Prodigy Thrown Into The Waters Of The Unkown
Posted: 20th March 2010 by Bhavik Darji in NBA
June 26, 1996. East Rutherford, New Jersey. The 54th annual NBA Draft took place. In anticipation, with sweat dripping down the forehead of almost every person on the face on the earth, David Stern walked up to the podium and said those faithful words.
"With the 1st pick in the 1996 NBA Draft, the Philadelphia 76ers select..."
"Allen Iverson, from Georgetown University."
And the crowd erupted. His family in joyful tears, ...
There are so many storylines in the NBA this season: the Bobcats' run for the playoffs with MJ at the helm, the Hawks' incredible season, the Nets' awful season, and the Celtics holding on to the third seed in the East despite injuries. These are just a few of them. When it's all over, though, who will have fought hard enough to make the playoffs, and who will fall a ...
2010 MLB Predictions:Team Previews, Standings, Awards, Playoffs and More
Posted: 20th March 2010 by Mike A in MLB
The greatest time of the year is upon us. As the weather warms up, so does that spot in our heart for baseball. Spring training is underway!
30 MLB teams now play their preseason games knowing that in under two weeks, it finally counts again.
So if your favorite team's dreams were crushed last season, you once again have reason to hope. Embrace this chance because, come October, you may just have to ...
Chicago Cubs May Need To Expedite Changes if Team Struggles This Season
Posted: 20th March 2010 by Bob Warja in MLB
The Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan wrote an article about how the Cubs' roster may change if they don't win this year. While I usually find Sully's columns to be less than noteworthy, he has hit the nail on the head with this one.
Yes, there seems to be a lot riding on the 2010 season. While new owner Tom Ricketts keeps saying positive things about GM Jim Hendry, you have to ...
2010 Top 50 Twins Prospects | No. 6 | Angel Morales
Position | OutfieldBats/Throws | Right/RightBorn | November 24, 1989 (Caguas, Puerto Rico)School | Puerto Rico Baseball AcademyHeight | 6'1''Weight | 180 pounds.2009 Ranking | 6....................(Photo courtesy of jajohnson917)Breakdown
Angel Morales was taken in the third round of the 2007 draft out of the Puerto Rican Baseball Academy in Gurabo, Puerto Rico. He was originally ...
Oakland Raiders’ Victories in 2010 Like Sweet Pomegranates
Posted: 20th March 2010 by Damali Binta Yael in NFL
Do you need some fresh fruit in your life, Raider Nation? What about a few more victories in 2010 for the Oakland Raiders?
So much time and attention is being spent on selecting the right combination of talent for the Raiders. The expectation, once this selection process is complete, is more victories, an increase in rankings in all categories, and any other sweet outcomes we can garner this year.
The beautiful fruit ...
NBA Playoffs: Bottom Four in the East Are Really Fighting for Two Seeds
Posted: 20th March 2010 by Michael Pinto in NBA
With NBA regular season drawing to a close, the name of the game has shifted for the bottom four seeds in the Eastern Conference Playoffs.
What was once a five-team race for four playoff spots has turned into a four-team race for the fifth and sixth seeds.
The Chicago Bulls have been plagued by injuries and have lost 10 games in a row as a result. They currently sit 2.5 games behind ...
Oakland Raiders: Should They Look To Some Former Eagles To Fill Holes?
Posted: 20th March 2010 by Ramone Brown in NFL
Coming into an uncapped year, most teams seem to be holding on to their free agents.
At least for now.
One of the more active teams releasing players this year is the Philadelphia Eagles. They've released former starters like Will Witherspoon, Brian Westbrook, Shawn Andrews, Darren Howard, and Kevin Curtis.
They are also reportedly trying to trade one of their three quarterbacks.
I'm not suggesting that the Raiders should make a move for Michael Vick, ...