Archive for March, 2010

Jared Gaither: Detroit Lions a Possible Destination for the Ravens OT?

Posted: 30th March 2010 by Michael Schottey in NFL
Recently, On NFL's Total Access, Jason La Canfora speculated that Jared Gaither is available and that the Washington Redskins—desperate for tackle help—could make a play for the area native. Jared Gaither, currently an offensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens, could be the long-term answer at the same position for the Detroit Lions tomorrow for the price of one draft pick. Those pesky draft picks inevitably spark debate. Do you stockpile them ...

Defense Will Be Florida Marlins’ Downfall

Posted: 30th March 2010 by Ben Duronio in MLB
The Marlins have one of the most underrated lineups as well as a very strong one-two punch in Josh Johnson and Ricky Nolasco. Nolsaco’s overall numbers from last year look poor, but his FIP of 3.35 points to his 5.06 ERA is an aberration. Nolasco struck out 10 batters per nine innings in the second half of last year. He is a legit No. 2 starter. More or less, this also ...

Dear Baseball Fans, Alex Rodriguez Deserves Your Respect

Posted: 30th March 2010 by Mike A in MLB
Dear Baseball Fans, You can say what you want about Alex Rodriguez, but you can't say he doesn't care. Since the day he reached the major leagues at the ripe age of 18, he has done nothing but beg and plead for our respect, and in return we have done nothing more then point out his faults. I mean sure, each and every one of us has recognized his greatness since he was in high ...
I hear a lot of talk about how the 49ers are now the front-runners to win the NFC West.  What I don't see is anybody doing any f-ing thing about it. Let's be honest, the Niners have gotten no established players in the offseason who were outside of their roster ending the 2009 season. Not one. In order to be Super Bowl contenders, we need to win the West by bringing in some ...

St. Louis Cardinals News and Notes

Posted: 30th March 2010 by Adam Bernacchio in MLB
Let’s take a quick look at what is going on with the defending National League Central champions, the St. Louis Cardinals. Jamie Garcia wins fifth starter spot. The Cardinals held an open competition for the fifth starter spot in their rotation and LHP Jamie Garcia came out on top. Garcia, who is the Cardinals’ No. 2 ranked prospect by Baseball America , had a pretty impressive spring for the Red Birds. ...

NBA Playoffs: Three Cavaliers Who Need to Step Up Their Game

Posted: 30th March 2010 by Bob Evans in NBA
It is almost time for the Cleveland Cavaliers to take their team off cruise control. In what has seemingly been a deja vu to the regular season dominance of a year ago, the Cavaliers are once again about to embark upon a playoff run that could determine the future of the franchise. Unlike other teams that are entering the playoffs, the pressure to win an NBA Championship has never been greater for ...
On March 28, San Francisco Giants general manager Brian Sabean made a big move to solidify the Giants' pitching staff: he re-signed left-handed setup man Jeremey Affeldt, closer Brian Wilson, and starting pitcher Matt Cain to contract extensions. The extensions seem to be pre-emptive measures by Sabean to take care of their pitching situation right away. Affeldt was in the last year of the two-year contract he signed ...

2010 NFL Mock Draft: First Round

Posted: 30th March 2010 by Matt Raines in NFL
With this year's NFL draft less about three weeks away, I had to join in on the fun and create my own mock draft. I am basing my picks on what teams SHOULD do, not will do. (AKA Detroit Lions taking another receiver in the top 10). To avoid endless possibilities, I did not include any trade scenarios, which will happen in the first round as they always do. Feel ...
It’s raining pretty hard out there, but luckily that won’t stop the Rangers from playing the Islanders tonight, which we’ll be live blogging ! Here are some quick bits to hold you over until the game starts:.   It would be an understatement to say that Henrik Lundqvist has been playing a lot lately. He got a day off yesterday, though, while the rest of the team practiced. He’s played in 12 ...

Nate Robertson Traded for Magic Beans

Posted: 30th March 2010 by Scott Rogowski in MLB, NBA
Good night, sweet prince. Really? I come back early only to see Our Hero shipped off to the Marlins with cash for, wait for it...ANOTHER lefty reliever? This is not how things were supposed to go down. So much comic material wasted! The Tigers sent Nate and his tender groin to Florida with cash considerations in return for Jay Voss, who was ranked by Baseball ...