Archive for January, 2010
Alexander, Faber, Vance: MLB’s Best Starting Pitchers of the 1920’s
Posted: 3rd January 2010 by Michael W in MLB
The 1920s was one of the worst decades in the history of Major League Baseball for starting pitcher stats. It is the worst, except for the 1890s, 1930s, and 2000s (now).
It’s especially interesting because it followed one of the best decades in history for starting pitcher numbers—the 1910s.
The 1910s is the best decade for starting pitcher numbers, other than the 1870s and the first decade of the 1900s.
The 1920s was ...
With the official balloting results set to be announced January 6, I decided to make my predictions at how this year's MLB Hall of Fame voting will shake out. This is not necessarily how I would vote, but instead a prediction of what I think will happen. Let's look at the ballot.
The First Timers:Roberto Alomar, Edgar Martinez, Barry Larkin, Andres Galarraga, Fred McGriff, Mike Jackson, Ellis Burks, Pat Hentgen, Robin ...
1. The Grizzles are .500— The Grizzles are one of the hottest teams in the Western Conference. After starting the season 1-8 they have gone 15-8 and are 1.5 games out of the eighth seed. Zach Randolph is leading the NBA in offensive rebounds, O.J Mayo, Rudy Gay, and Randolph are each averaging more than 18 points. Marc Gasol is averaging 15 points, 10 rebounds, and is shooting ...
Syracuse Falls from Ranks of Unbeaten: What Happened? (Part I)
Posted: 3rd January 2010 by Ryan Maloney in NBA
I wasn't able to watch the Syracuse-Pittsburgh game yesterday, but I am able to catch a replay on ESPN360.com thanks to Sean Keeley of NunesMagician.com . Please allow me to share my thoughts as I view the first half of the game for the first time. TIP OFF — FIRST MEDIA TIMEOUT
It appears as though Syracuse is ready to go right out of the gate. ...
Four Ways the New York Giants Can Add Some Much-Needed Punch
Posted: 3rd January 2010 by Julius Caesar in NFL
Even the most ardent Big Lose critics must admit that the team severely underachieved.á Except at Defensive and Offensive Tackles, the Giants, in other words, do not lack talent at critical positions.á Instead, they are severely mismanaged.á
Consider three critical areas which merely require simple adjustments:á
First, the running game is most indicative of this core problem.á Brandon Jacobs is a battering ram with deceptive speed.á Amad Bradshaw is a scatback with ...
The One That Got Away: Dale Derkatch Should Have Been an NHL Star
Posted: 3rd January 2010 by Daniel Sallows in NHL
Over the years, some great players have slipped through the cracks and never gotten their opportunity to shine on the NHL stage.
In Dale Derkatch's case, it was never a question of his skill, but in his own words, it was that he never tried. Which makes his story all that more unbelievable, as talent just seeped from his pores.
While playing with the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League in 1982, he ...
Another year, another season of Cleveland Browns fans saying "There's always next year."
A saying all too familiar for Browns fans worldwide.
Now that the season has come to an end, there is a big and bright shiny light at teh end of the tunnel with a silhoutte of a figure standing in the light and that person is new President Mike Holmgren.
More change is going to occur in the offseason, but ...
Get Off McDaniels’ Back, Brandon Marshall Quit On The Broncos
Posted: 3rd January 2010 by Aaron mee in NFL
In the world of professional sports, fans tend to latch on to the players perceived as the stars of their sport. The concept of "team" often comes secondary. People fall in love with stats and flash, and don't pay enough attention to the real reason their favorite team is winning or losing.
It's not surprising at all to me that there are so many in the media calling for Josh McDaniels' ...
Let’s Not Play the Blame Game: Pat White May Have Just Ruined His Career
Posted: 3rd January 2010 by Michael Schwarzbaum in NFL
There is a reason that the quarterback slide was created.á Not every quarterback is like Ben Roethlisberger.á
Maybe I'm ranting because my team, down by two touchdowns at the end of the third quarter against a solid Steelers team, likely will not make the playoffs.á Maybe I'm ranting because my team's starting quarterback is likely being shadowed by a coach's decision to sit down for the second half. And the quarterback ...
Philadelphia Eagles-Dallas Cowboys: NFC East Crown on the Line
Posted: 3rd January 2010 by Kendall Salter in NFL
At roughly 4:15 PM EST, the invasion will begin. Both teams are in the playoffs, but there is much more at stake here. Not just a No. 2 seed, not just a division win, but a title. A chance to rub it in. A chance to exact revenge. For the Eagles, it is a chance to stroll into Jerry Jones' modern-day kingdom and escape with a most-prized ...