Archive for March, 2010
What defines a great point guard?
Do you have to be a pass-first floor general in order to be an effective one? How important is outside shooting ability? Is it optimal to push tempo or consistently settle into a half-court offense?
These are all difficult questions to answer with certainty.
Personally, I prefer point guards with the balance to create for themselves and their teammates. We all expect PGs to distribute the ...
10 Reasons Why the LA Angels Are Being Grossly Underestimated
Posted: 30th March 2010 by Steve Keegan in MLB
Five out of the last six seasons the Los Angeles Angels have stood alone atop the American League West.
In 2009, the Angels finished 10 games ahead of Texas and 12 ahead of Seattle. The Mariners seem to be the trendy choice to win the division this season.
After seeing several sportswriters actually pick the Angels to come in dead last, it is time for a reality check.
Here is a breakdown of ...
2010 MLB Predictions: The End-All for American League Picks
Posted: 30th March 2010 by Chris Gubata in MLB
With the start of the baseball season less than one week away (yes, a week , with Red Sox vs. Yankees on Sunday Night Baseball), it means only thing: It is time to dust off the magic eight-balls, look into the future, and predict where the 30 teams will end up at the end of the season. (I should point out that I ...
With the start of the 2010 MLB season fast approaching, questions remain regarding the possibility of success for the Boston Red Sox. After some major off-season acquisitions and departures, the Red Sox front office is hoping for solid contributions from their new arrivals and continued success from some of their younger members. Begin Slideshow
After analyzing the Packers needs for offensive tackle and cornerback in my first two articles, its time to move on to two of their other greatest needs on defense - outside linebacker and safety.
Let's start out by looking at the Packers current situation with one of the most important positions in a 3-4 defense—outside linebacker.
Moving up in the draft to take Clay Matthews was a risky move that paid off for Ted ...
Anyone affiliated with the Green Bay Packers knows to expect the unexpected when it comes to Ted Thompson and the NFL Draft.
With picks like Aaron Rodgers and Justin Harrell, necessity does not equal priority when it comes to first round draft picks. That being said, 2010 is a very deep class at multiple positions that do not fit the "need" category for the Packers. Here are a few players the ...
Baltimore Orioles: Felix Pie Named Opening Day Left Fielder vs. Tampa Bay
Posted: 30th March 2010 by Andrew Stewart in MLB
With the Orioles fifth and final rotation spot being filled by David Hernandez, Baltimore announced today that Felix Pie will be in left field for the Birds’ on opening day. The news is not too surprising after Nolan Reimold’s inability to show consistency this spring.
"I got to call Pie in [to the office] and say, Pie you are going to be the Opening Day left fielder in Tampa [April 6]. ...
NFL: DeMeco Ryans Signs Six-Year Contract with the Houston Texans
Posted: 30th March 2010 by Jack Bloomfield in NFL
The Houston Texans have extended the contract of star middle linebacker DeMeco Ryans through the 2015 season. The six-year deal is for $48 million and includes a total of $ 21.75 million in guaranteed money.
This deal comes off Ryans' second Pro Bowl season, the first being 2007, and keeps in place a dynamic and important piece of the ever improving Texan defense.
With the addition of first round linebacker Brian ...
Fantasy Baseball Tips 2010: Part II Evaluating Sleepers and Busts
Posted: 30th March 2010 by Aaron Torres in MLB
I know I mentioned it yesterday, but it's really worth repeating: We're less than a week away from Opening Day of the Major League Baseball season. Wow! But with first pitch just days away, there is still a lot of preparation to be done, and I'm not talking about your favorite team deciding on their fifth starter. Nope, I'm talking about you making the final tweaks to your fantasy ...
Canada Hockey viewed Jonathan Toews as a 13th forward, possibly centering the fourth line of forwards coming into the Games. However, Toews was named the tournament's most outstanding forward and was praised by Canada, and Detroit, head coach Mike Babcock. Babcock was asked during the Games who his best forward was, and he responded by simply saying whomever "is playing with Jonathan Toews".
Now, Toews has another honor to add to the ...