Archive for March, 2010
Philadelphia Phillies: Checking In On the Five Keys to the 2010 Season
Posted: 29th March 2010 by Gary Suess in MLB
As spring training draws to a close, we have more insight and information to assess the Phillies' prospects for the 2010 season. Live game action, rehab progress, and commentary from coaches and players provide additional assurance or in some cases further doubt.
Over the past month, I have detailed what I believe to be the five keys to a successful Phillies season. If you missed them, here they are:
1. How will ...
Back in January, I started a series that took a look at each team’s starting lineup headed into the season.
With injuries, some last-minute free-agent signings, and more importantly, Opening Day being just a week away, I thought I would update this series.
Let’s take a look at each updated lineup in the National League East. Since the pitcher will hit ninth, I just inserted the team’s top pitcher in the ...
The Cincinnati Reds Make Final Preparations on Their Bullpen
Posted: 29th March 2010 by Russell Wight in MLB
As the Reds begin their final week of Spring Training, it looks like Travis Wood has the inside track on the final spot in the starting rotation .
The stiff back that forced Aroldis Chapman to exit a game last week appears to be the excuse the Reds needed to justify the flame-thrower starting his season at AAA Louisville. I also think the front office is a little afraid to ...
NBA Free Agency: Five Reasons Why Kobe Bryant Could Leave The Lakers
Posted: 29th March 2010 by Bryan Toporek in NBA
We’ve hashed out the free agency possibilities for LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh this upcoming summer, and we’ve still got three months before they’re even allowed to start flirting with other teams as free agents.
Sure, LeBron could be a Clipper, Knick, Net, or Bull at the start of next season.
Yes, D-Wade could go back home to Chicago to team with Derrick Rose, creating the single scariest backcourt ...
NHL Trade Deadline Acquisitions Shine with Phoenix Coyotes, Colorado Avalanche
Posted: 29th March 2010 by Matthew Hogan in NHL
It’s been almost one month since the NHL trade deadline.
The 2010 deadline day, back on March 3, featured the most trades and players moved in NHL history. However, the day was definitely one of the more boring trade deadlines in recent memory due to a lack of big names.
Despite the deficiency of major players being shipped around, a number of teams have benefited from their deadline deals.
However, certain players have ...
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Welcome to part two of my analysis of the top 20 running backs entering the NFL draft. You can find part one HERE .
While the cream of the crop is definitely in the top 10, there is a lot of solid depth and value here in the latter half of the group.
Many of these players may not ...
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While there are some very good running backs at the top of this class, I think there is tremendous value in the mid to late rounds in this group. I believe this will be an especially good class for teams looking for a back who not only can run the ball, but ...
Seattle Seahawks Should Just Wait Until Chicago Bears Cut Alex Brown
Posted: 29th March 2010 by NFL News And Rumors in NFL
You can view the original article on 12th Man Rising by clicking here .
According to ESPN Chicago , Alex Brown has publicly stated he is being barred from offseason workouts and anticipates being traded, or released.
Even in an uncapped season, with more potential future uncapped seasons likely, the Bears don’t like the combination of Browns' age (30), and owed salary of $10 million over the next two seasons.
The team views ...
Can an NHL team be too healthy?
Perhaps.
While injuries can devastate a team and completely derail a season (witness the Flyers right now and the Oilers all season), they can also strengthen a team, teaching players to step up and form a cohesive bond around the healthy players.
Injuries teach the remaining players to play through adversity, forcing teams to play above their previously-thought limitations.
The Rangers have not had to deal with ...
More Evidence the Oakland Raiders Don’t Expect to Land Donovan McNabb
Posted: 29th March 2010 by Bob Cunningham in NFL
Since the rumors of Donovan McNabb heading to Oakland started making their way around the blogosphere, I've maintained that McNabb will not become a Raider . But no matter how much evidence is piled in front of people, everyone still seems to believe that McNabb will be continuing his career in Oakland. Apparently these are the same people who didn't learn from being mislead by a clearly-made-up rumor that ...