Archive for March, 2010
...It's spring training .
No, I'm not trying to pull an Eeyore and lament in perpetual negativity, but this is the time of year other teams evaluate players, trim their rosters and work to get their starters into baseball shape.
"Duh, Zowie!" you're probably saying. "Who doesn't know that?"
Well, probably not many. But I feel the need to issue this reminder for those over-excited Houston Astros fans who look at the ...
From season to season, players are faced with the task of repeating or increasing their previous season's statistics. However, fantasy baseball throws this same task at millions of fantasy owners.
Roaming through numerous mock drafts and expert opinions on draft day throws many players and stats in your face to try and decipher. When you are finally on the clock, the pressure is on.
Nobody ever wants to draft a ...
MLB: Carter’s 2010 American League West Outlook and Predictions
Posted: 24th March 2010 by David Carter in MLB
Los Angeles Angels (Last Season: 97-65)
The Angels have lost key players over the offseason such as John Lackey, Chone Figgins, and Vladimir Guerrero.
These are players that have contributed so much over the years towards the Angels’ success. Because of this, many might think that due to these players departing, the Angels will not be nearly as good as they have been over the past eight years. But for some reason, ...
The Oakland Raiders might be interested in acquiring Donovan McNabb from the Philadelphia Eagles, but folks are quick to point out the improbability of such a deal.
To check out my article about this on bayareasportsreport.com, click here .
A source who has followed JaMarcus Russell's offseason workouts says the quarterback heard that there are teams in the NFC South, and another club in the AFC South, who would be willing to ...
Dallas Cowboy Draft Talk: Give Me One Of These Please
Posted: 24th March 2010 by Phil Brennan in NFL
Fresh off a season which brought them its first playoff victory in 13 years, the Dallas Cowboys are a team that many believe are primed for a playoff run.
With a roster that sported an average age of just 26.93 (good for 16th youngest in the league) years-old in 2009, the team heads into the new season with a healthy balance of young talent and seasoned veterans.
Equipped with six draft picks in this April's Draft, ...
Why Do the Red Sox Balk When Signing Their Own Players?
Posted: 24th March 2010 by Jeffrey Brown in MLB
The Red Sox seem quite comfortable spending liberally to bring players into the organization from other teams while simultaneously refusing to give their own players similar consideration when negotiating new deals.
The question is—why?
Is it a question of knowing all of the peccadilloes of your own players while not knowing about those of the players being signed from other teams?
It is inarguable that the Red Sox ownership has spent money ...
Rockets-Knicks Matinee Showed Why Trading Tracy McGrady Was Necessary
Posted: 24th March 2010 by Robert Kleeman in NBA
Maybe Tracy McGrady can become the player he once was.
He merits praise for giving it a go months after undergoing the toughest surgery a professional basketball player can endure.
Sunday afternoon against his former team, he could not deliver when it mattered most.
His stat line against the Rockets— 15 points, seven rebounds, and five assists—was a reflection of his spectacular talents, not his readiness to perform at an elite level. He ...
As of today Tuomo Ruutu's season has officially ended.
With the Hurricanes' playoff hopes all but gone, Paul Maurice has shut down Tuomo Ruutu for the season.
"Give him all the credit because he’s played in some pain and played his game in some pain," said Maurice. "He was very, very physical for as long as he could be, but he just can’t do it anymore.”
Ironically he left the Jan. 8 contest ...
St. Louis Rams Have Offer On the Table for Donovan McNabb?
Posted: 24th March 2010 by Bob Cunningham in NFL
According to the great prophet Jeff McLane, the Rams have an offer on the table to acquire quarterback Donovan McNabb.Per McLane, the offer is the 33rd overall pick (the first selection in the second round) and free safety O.J. Atogwe for McNabb. McLane also says that a source close to McNabb tells him that the quarterback would be willing to sign a contract extension with the Rams—likely where he would ...
Help on Deck for Detroit Pistons? A Look at Some Options
Posted: 24th March 2010 by Jay Wierenga in NBA
As the Detroit Pistons limp to the merciful end of a supremely disappointing season, most pundits have begun speculating on what is going to happen next for this team.
Given that Detroit has obvious holes to fill (frontcourt scorer/rebounder, point guard) and some talented potential bargaining chips (Tayshaun Prince, Rip Hamilton, maybe even Rodney Stuckey?), it is easy to see that something has to give.
This team is backcourt loaded and simply ...