Archive for January, 2010
Jayson Werth will become a free agent after this season and MLB.com's Todd Zolecki ponders what kind of deal Werth might command. His guess: four years/$64 million (or something similar):
3. Can the Phillies sign Jayson Werth to a contract extension? Jason Bay could sign a four-year, $64 million contract with the Mets. You've got to think Werth will be able to command a similar contract once he becomes a ...
More to come on all that was the 2009 fantasy football season, but I thought I would start this week with a few quick thoughts on all that happened over the course of 2009. Just a few things to think about heading into the 2010 fantasy football season.
Hope you had a great 2009, by the way, and even better luck in 2010!
Chris Johnson very well may be the overwhelming No. ...
The Case For and Against Marty Schottenheimer as Bills’ New Coach
Posted: 4th January 2010 by Paul Taylor in NFL
With the end of another disappointing season, the Buffalo Bills now begin their search for a new head coach. According to BuffaloBills.com lead journalist Chris Brown, one potential candidate is Marty Schottenheimer.
The mere mention of Schottenheimer is likely to invoke a broad range of opinions regarding his coaching skills. As such, we present the case for and against for the former head coach.
For:
Schottenheimer is fifth on the all-time list for ...
Jim Zorn Fired; Yet Another Coaching Search for Dan Snyder
Posted: 4th January 2010 by Jack Gorman in NFL
Redskins coach Jim Zorn finally got fired today. Supposedly, he was informed during a 4 a.m. meeting at Redskins Park, then escorted out by security about 45 minutes later.
Maybe, but itÆs hard to imagine that group of people sitting on a plane together for six hours without one word regarding ZornÆs status after the Redskins blew yet another late fourth-quarter lead in yet another meaningless game for the burgundy ...
NFL Draft Order 2010: Suh, Clausen, and Berry Battle for Top Spot
Posted: 4th January 2010 by Tim Healey in NFL
Now that the regular season has concluded, NFL teams that missed the playoffs and their fans may start looking forward to April's NFL Draft.
During the calm before the storm that is the NFL playoffs, now's a good time to take a look at what will happen this spring.
The NFL hasn't announced the draft order yet, but it will look something like this.
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1. St. Louis Rams
Ndamukong Suh is probably the ...
Bills Fire Every Coach; Will Interview Fewell This Week
Posted: 4th January 2010 by Jeremy Juhasz in NFL
Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reports the entire coaching staff at One Bills Drive has been given the pink slip.
Interim Coach Perry Fewell will interview early this week, according to the report.
The report also cites potential candidates for the next head coach, including Bill Cowher, whom the Bills met with last week.Read more NFL news on BleacherReport.com
Now that I have fully thawed out from the New York Jets game last night, I am able to write this morning. Last nightÆs Jets game might have been the coldest sporting event I have ever attended.
My feet were frozen and that was while wearing three pairs of socks.
I suppose a Jets win and a playoff berth helps with the thawing process. But I have to admit, it might be ...
Marco Scandella, Minnesota Wild Prospect, Impresses at WJC
Posted: 4th January 2010 by Blake Benzel in NHL
The Minnesota Wild arenÆt well-represented at the World Junior Championships, but their lone representative is making the most of his time there.
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Coming into this season, if you were to ask anyone who the WildÆs top defensive prospect was (forward Colton Gillies still has their top prospect position firmly in hand), IÆd imagine that about 90 percent would have said Tyler Cuma.
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Indeed, it would have been hard to argue with them. ...
IÆve scoured the fantasy basketball waiver wires to find gems so you donÆt have to.
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Ty Lawson, Denver Nuggets
Lawson has been on a tear with Chauncey Billups out. Last week he averaged 19.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, 8.0 assists, 1.7 steals, and 0.7 three-pointers. He shot 55.0 percent from the floor and 85.7 percent from the line. On the year heÆs averaging 9.2 points, though his strong play should lead to an ...
My Favorite Sports Story Ever: A Frenchman’s Brush with NHL Greatness
Posted: 4th January 2010 by Dan Pieroni in NHL
I've been putting this off for a long time.
Honestly, I've wanted to do this column since I started writing columns six years ago.
But I worried this story would be too silly, too cliched, and that no one would read it.
However, it is one of my favorite stories from my childhood, and it still brings me to a chuckle every time I think about it.
Plus, since the Winter Classic ...