Archive for March, 2010
Jason Heyward’s Patience Is More Impressive Than Car-Damaging Homers
Posted: 19th March 2010 by Ben Duronio in MLB
Coming into this evening, Jason Heyward was leading all players in walks (nine) along with car damaging home runs (two) during batting practice.
At 6'5" and 250 lbs, it is clear that Heyward would pack a great deal of power in his swing. What is not so clear, is that he has the ability to wait and his game plan at the plate is similar to that of a ten-year veteran's.
The ...
Are the Pittsburgh Steelers Preparing for Life without Ben Roethlisburger?
Posted: 19th March 2010 by David Leon in NFL
There is a famous saying in the NFL, according to Tiny Tom Jackson, and it goes like this.
One is a fluke. Two is a pattern. Three is a serious problem.
This rule is applied to any series of disturbing or upsetting behavior regarding a player. The last time I heard Tom Jackson invoke this rule, he was talking about Jake Delhomme and 7+ turnover games. We all know how that story ...
2010 FC NFL Mock Draft: At No. 25, the Baltimore Ravens Select…
Posted: 19th March 2010 by Dylan MacNamara in NFL
With the blockbuster acquisition of former Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin, coupled with the arrival of oft-maligned Donte Stallworth, the inconsistent Ravens passing game should find itself in much better shape in 2010.
The backfield is already one of the league's best. Against New England in last year's playoffs, Ray Rice proved that he is in the same class as Jacksonville's Maurice Jones-Drew, often considered the NFL's most versatile back.
While the offense continues ...
Darryl Tapp, Philadelphia Eagles Agree to Extension, Adam Shefter Reports
Posted: 19th March 2010 by Bob Cunningham in NFL
News came out a couple of days ago that only a few hours after the trade had taken place, the Philadelphia Eagles and brand-new acquisition Darryl Tapp had an extension in place.
No one knew the numbers, but now it appears that NFL insider Adam Schefter—surprise, surprise—has them. "For those scoring at home: Eagles gave newly acquired DE Darryl Tapp a three-year, $9 million deal that includes a $3 million ...
Elijah Dukes Would Give the Yankees Necessary Depth in the Outfield
Posted: 19th March 2010 by Joseph DelGrippo in MLB
I am not of the mindset to obtain some other team's castoffs. When a veteran player is released or available, usually the call from most Yankees fans is for the Yankees to sign the guy.
Reed Johnson, Rocco Baldelli, Randy Winn, and others were available for left field, and many pieces were written about the Yankees signing one over another. For the record, I wanted none of these guys.
Brett Gardner was ...
With the addition of what should be two new starters, I thought I would give you a few facts that the public is not aware of, along with some personal reflection on my part.
The Chiefs have made some positive moves this past week, but the team knows a lot more has to be done. They need a right tackle and depth.
I thought I would expand a bit and give some statistics you ...
Sal Fasano Returns to Spring Training with Completely New Role
Posted: 19th March 2010 by George Campbell in MLB
One of the most popular part-time players of recent memory will return to the Blue Jays organization, marking a new chapter in his baseball career.
Sal Fasano recently retired as a player and has been appointed as manager of the Toronto Blue Jays Single-A minor league team, the Lansing Lugnuts of the Midwest League.
The Chicago, Illinois native is making his coaching debut after 17 professional seasons as a player, eleven of ...
Welcome The New Eagles: Darryl Tapp, Marlin Jackson, Mike Bell and More
Posted: 19th March 2010 by Leo Pizzini in NFL
The Eagles offseason has been marked by a salvo of clearing big contracts amongst aging veterans playing marginal roles. There has been a much greater volume of players on the way-out then players on the way-in.
But the Eagles have signed some interesting talent.
They may not be the list of the marquee names that topped the very thin pool of 2010 NFL free agency, but they do represent a ...
Yankees Hit and Run: Interview with Mark Newman
Posted: 19th March 2010 by Bronx Baseball Daily in MLB
Mark Newman was nailed with a DUI the other day, but unlike former Yankee executive Steve Swindall it appears that Newman’s status within the organization is secure. Or at least he’s giving interviews and acting as if everything is all right.
For those of you who don’t know who Newman is, he’s the Senior VP of Baseball Operations for the Yankees and he was recently interviewed by John Sickels of MinorLeagueBall.com. ...
With the Bears Releasing Vasher, It’s Bowman’s Chance to Shine
Posted: 19th March 2010 by Zack Pearson in NFL
As the Bears released former Pro Bowl corner back Nathan Vasher, that opened up the doors for Zack Bowman.
Bowman started last year after Vasher was benched.Now in March, Bowman knows he's the No. 2 guy in Chicago already—possibly a confidence booster.
Bowman will line up next alongside veteran corner back Charles Tillman.
But are the Bears set at corner back? Bowman has about a year-and-a-half of limited experience, while Tillman has veteran ...