Archive for February, 2010
Spring Training games are a week away.
I, like I'm sure most of you, have baseball fever, right? If you can not get down to Florida to see any of the games in person, don't worry. The Mets and Yankees have once again released a schedule consisting of 16 Spring Training games that will be televised.
The first Mets televised spring game is March 2nd against the Atlanta Braves at 1:10 ...
2010 MLB Predictions: Can Kelly Johnson Be Fantasy Baseball Relevant in 2010?
Posted: 24th February 2010 by Eric Stashin in MLB
Just one year ago Kelly Johnson was on everyone’s radar. Was he a tremendous option? No, he was your prototypical minimum power/minimum speed middle infielder, but as we head into 2010 he is a forgotten man. That’s what the following line can do for you:
303 At Bats .224 Batting Average (68 Hits) 8 Home Runs 29 RBI 47 Runs 7 Stolen Bases .303 On Base Percentage .389 Slugging Percentage .249 ...
2010 Olympic Hockey: Canada vs. Russia Is More Than Just a Game
Posted: 24th February 2010 by Matthew Hogan in NHL
The Canadian and Russian menÆs hockey teams were the top-two ranked teams by many critics heading into the Winter Olympics. But after the preliminary round, one thing is certain: Only one country will have the opportunity to take home a medal.
If Canada loses, expect a full-scale riot throughout the country that will have more than just Toronto Maple LeafsÆforward Mikhail Grabovski being arrested (the forward was arrested for a ...
Houston Astros: Fixing The Disaster With A Simple Plan
Posted: 24th February 2010 by Nick DeWitt in MLB
Disaster?
How about total, complete, utter failure?
That's the kind of season that could be in store for the 2010 Houston Astros. As a fan of two of the NL Central's most forlorn franchises, I can't help but think of one thing.
Neal Huntington's rebuilding strategy would work wonders in Houston.
I'm not saying Ed Wade should trade off Lance Berkman, Carlos Lee, Roy Oswalt, and his other big-name players. Ok, well maybe I ...
Brett Gardner wandered out onto the main field at the New York Yankees training facility in Tampa.
He looked around and paused to take in all the sounds and sights of this Florida day.
The sky was the most incredible cerulean blue with not a hint of a cloud anywhere.
The grass was a green that could only be described by a native of Ireland. And it stood in stark contrast to ...
So, after three one-goal games and a blowout yesterday, we are now ready for the quarterfinals. Headlined by one marquee matchup and three other close games anticipated, let's take a look at what we could expect today. Canada vs. Russia This is, of course, the matchup that most were expecting to see in the Gold Medal game, but, instead, we will now see these two powerhouses collide ...
Jonny Flynn is Not The Answer For The Minnesota Timberwolves
Posted: 24th February 2010 by Matthew Hayden in NBA
That smile and headband, although trademarks, really don't tell the story of the one they call Jonny Flynn.
Coming into the draft, Jonny figured to be a bonafide rookie of the year candidate. And although has shown some flash, it has become perfectly clear that Flynn's so-called POTENTIAL is nothing more than a solid spark off the bench, a taller Nate Robinson with better passing abilitys.
The game against Miami, and plenty ...
It’s Roberto Luongo’s Time To Shine for Team Canada
Posted: 24th February 2010 by Nucks IceMan in NHL
Well, maybe it wasnÆt so much of a shine as a warm glow.
Germany was not supposed to supply much in the way of an opposition, having one of the lowest scoring teams in this event, and they didnÆt disappoint.
Roberto Luongo didnÆt see a shot on goal for the first 10 minutes of the game and saw only 23 in total.
He allowed two goals, one in the final minute of the ...
Ripping Allen Iverson’s Leave of Absence From Sixers Is Reprehensible
Posted: 24th February 2010 by Bryan Toporek in NBA
There are few definites in sports.
If you took/take steroids, you are a cheater. (That means you, Mark McGwire.)
If you win one of the four pro championships, you have legitimately earned the championship of your sport. (That very much doesn't mean you, BCS.)
And in some circumstances, an athlete's family must come before his job.
For some reason, this last rule seems to not apply for Allen Iverson, the Sixers' guard who came ...
Kobe Bryant: A Great Finisher Does It Again for the Lakers
Posted: 24th February 2010 by Paul Peszko in NBA
It was his 1000th career NBA game and his first game out with the new body. Well, maybe not so new but at least well-rested and 80 percent healed after he missed five games over an 18 day stretch.
Two-and-a-half weeks without playing a game must have felt like an eternity to Kobe Bryant. But for the Memphis Grizzlies, it wasn’t long enough. No doubt they wish Bryant, who scored ...