Archive for April, 2010
Football Jabber has updated its 2010 NFL Mock Draft for the last time this draft season. Over the course of the process it has grown from one to three rounds.
It is amazing how the Butterfly Effect kicks in with just one or two changes in an update. With the recent trades, we have had to update even more often.
So after all the hours of compiling and maintaining a draft ...
Edinson Volquez of Cincinnati Reds Suspended for 50 Games
Posted: 21st April 2010 by Adam Bernacchio in MLB
Another year, another former All-Star suspended 50 games by Major League Baseball for testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs.
Last year it was Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Manny Ramirez who was suspended for 50 games, and yesterday it was Cincinnati Reds pitcher Edinson Volquez who was suspended.
Obviously Volquez’s suspension isn’t as big of news as Manny being suspended, but it’s still pretty significant nonetheless.
Here is the statement that was released by Volquez’s ...
2010 NFL Mock Draft: How the Ben Roethlisberger Talk Changes the Draft
Posted: 21st April 2010 by Jonathan Weinberg in NFL
Being a Steelers fan this past month has not been easy.
We have seen Big Ben Roethlisberger go from Super Bowl champion to chump. From Pittsburgh icon, to national disgrace. From one of the most marketable players in the NFL, to the punchline of every NFL related joke.
At this point, it wouldn't surprise any Steelers fan to see Roethlisberger traded before draft begins.
What pick(s) could the Steelers get for Big ...
Here’s a look at the unheralded players who played well yesterday.
Cristian Guzman, Washington Nationals This cat just keeps on hitting. He went 4 for 5 with a run and an RBI. The move to second didn’t affect his hitting. His average is .362.
Dave Bush, Milwaukee Brewers Bush went 7 scoreless innings allowing just 3 hits to improve to 1-0 with a 2.41 ERA.
Willie Bloomquist, Kansas City Royals ...
Primetime Lights: The Top 10 Night Games of the 2010 NFL Season
Posted: 21st April 2010 by Matt Miselis in NFL
On Tuesday night, the 2010 NFL schedule was officially released. The paths have been sent for all 32 teams, as they prepare for their run to Dallas for this years Super Bowl.
This year, we are in for a special treat of primetame games. We have playoff opponents facing off, new rivalries beginning, and in a few cases, two quarterbacks head back to their old team.
Here, I present to you, the ...
My Final 2010 NFL Mock Draft: Where Will Clausen and Dez Bryant Land?
Posted: 21st April 2010 by Matt Miselis in NFL
The anticipated 2010 NFL Draft is now one day away. Leading up to the draft, this years offseason has been exciting, with the signings and trades that are going on.
With one day left until the draft, I give to you my final mock draft of the year. Plenty has changed with my mocks throughout the months, but we have come to the point of having the most knowledge as to ...
Ah, the time has come. You can feel it in the air. Christmas is here! No we are not in the wintery-weather month of December. Yes we are in the damp, spring month of April. But it is indeed Christmas. Why you may ask? Because tomorrow is the NFL Draft.
This is my favorite time of year, and I'm sure many other men with no lives like me will tend to ...
Kings: Doughty, Johnson Prove To Be Vancouver Canucks’ Biggest Problems
Posted: 21st April 2010 by Gann Matsuda in NHL
LOS ANGELES AND EL SEGUNDO, CA — With Game 4 of their Western Conference Quarterfinal playoff series against the Vancouver Canucks coming up tonight (April 21, 7:00 PM PDT at Staples Center), much of the focus has been on the Canucks’ inept penalty-killing, which has allowed seven power play goals on just twelve chances after three games.
The result: the Canucks are looking up at a 2-1 series deficit with a ...
Eagles’ Draft Plan Must Focus on Quality, Not Quantity
Posted: 21st April 2010 by Bob Cunningham in NFL
Too often, teams are concerned with getting many good players in the draft, rather than three or four starters who can develop into great players. This leads to a team full of backups and rotation players—as we've seen over the past few seasons with the Eagles. This year, however, they must be more focused on finding starters and future stars. They are betting their 2010 season on the rookies ...
2010 MLB Projections: How Good Is New York Mets’ Pitcher Mike Pelfrey?
Posted: 21st April 2010 by Nick Kappel in MLB
Mike Pelfrey dazzled the Cubs Tuesday night, allowing no runs on three hits and three walks in seven innings. He also struck out six en route to his third win in as many starts. The 26-year-old now has a 0.86 ERA and 1.00 WHIP with a 16:8 K:BB ratio through 21 innings.
The question all fantasy managers are asking now is: How good is Mike Pelfrey ?
Based on his previous two ...