Archive for June, 2010
Gotta Catch ‘Em All: Comparing MLB General Managers to PokÚmon Trainers
Posted: 28th June 2010 by Lewie Pollis in MLB
Last week, I wrote an article comparing MLB players to Pokémon.
After the article was published, I started thinking: if similarities can be found between athletes and fictional quasi-animals with superpowers, surely connections could also be drawn between the people who control them.
Each Pokémon trainer is in it for a different reason. Some want fame, some want power, and some have other ridiculous reasons for turning innocent creatures into effective gladiators ...
Jamie Moyer Shines in Philadelphia’s 11-2 Closeout of Toronto
Posted: 28th June 2010 by Bradley Chandler in MLB
(6/27/2010)
Philadelphia, PA — Jamie Moyer went a solid seven innings, allowing only two runs on six hits, as the Phillies took the rubber match of their three game set with the Toronto Blue Jays 11-2.
Despite the win Moyer did clinch his spot in the "not so" record book when he passed Phillies hall-of-fame Robin Roberts for sole possession of the all-time home runs allowed list with his 506th.
The 47-year old Moyer (9-6) ...
Arizona Cardinals History: Five Biggest Defensive Performances
Posted: 28th June 2010 by Jack London in NFL
Admit it. This is a difficult task to tackle.
Pun intended.
All of you out there that are true Arizona Cardinals fans know that we are not known for our defense (even that one year where Buddy Ryan was the coach and we actually had a decent defense).
Now, don't get me wrong. We've had our share of star players - Aeneas Williams, Adrian Wilson, and Darnell Dockett to name ...
Baltimore Ravens Pre-Training Camp Preview: 2010 Game-By-Game Prediction
Posted: 28th June 2010 by Matt Miselis in NFL
The Baltimore Ravens enter the 2010 season with high expectations.
Through the draft and free agency, Baltimore looks to be a Super Bowl contender this upcoming season.
However, with a challenging regular season schedule, how will the Ravens pan out?
So today, I present my game by game predictions through the entire season.
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The Rams selected their QB of the future in Sam Bradford. Unfortunately the pieces aren’t in place for him to turn things around too dramatically this year. At least there is hope.
Fantasy Playoffs Schedule: ModerateThey take on the Saints on the road in Week 14 followed by home games against Kansas City and San Francisco. It’s not a terribly frightening schedule, but aside from Steven Jackson, who are you counting ...
We take a look at Baltimore's receivers, tight ends and their running game and access which players are smart fantasy draft picks and why others should probably be steered clear of this year because of their low fantasy value.
Joe Flacco (QB)
There are a lot of high expectations for Flacco in 2010 because the Ravens have added a good amount of talent offensively, while losing none. He had a strong start least ...
Andre Johnson and the 10 Worst Contracts in the History of the NFL
Posted: 28th June 2010 by My Dad's Son in NFL
Whether a contract extension, a new agreement with a free agent, a flimsy indenture to a proven elite standout, or a teeming surplus deal with a derailing draft bust, it’s all eligible for this assignment.
Note that often the phrase “guaranteed” money comes via the form of roster bonuses, so players must remain on the roster or undergo a team-related injury to collect.
So without further ado, I present the 10 worst ...
NBA Free Agency: 10 Undrafted Players Who Will Make Waves in NBA Camps
Posted: 28th June 2010 by Bryan Toporek in NBA
Sixty players saw their NBA dreams come true this past Thursday night at the 2010 NBA draft. Many more were left out in the cold.
While some prospects made NBA history—Latavious Williams was the first player in history to be drafted out of the D-League—others have now gone down in NBA infamy. (See: Scottie Reynolds, the first undrafted All-American in NBA history.)
Now, for the undrafted players to earn an ...
The AL B-East: 10 Deserving All-Stars In MLBÆs Toughest Division
Posted: 28th June 2010 by Adam Rosen in MLB
The 2010 MLB All-Star game is upon us.
On July 13th, baseball's best will gather in California and battle it out for home field advantage in the World Series.
The starters and the players who fill the final roster spot will be voted in by the fans, while the reserves will be selected by the managers and players.
Some starters will be well deserving of the honor. Others will be voted in simply ...
Marc Savard and Boston Bruins’ Trade Chatter: To Rumor or Not To Rumor?
Posted: 28th June 2010 by Cory Ducey in NHL
The rumor mill makes its way through the NHL like clockwork, and it finds its way to the Boston Bruins with talks that an imminent trade is in the works for centerman Marc Savard.
Savard, who turns 33 in the upcoming season, just recently acquired a long term, cap-friendly contract with the intent to potentially play out his career in Beantown.
Savard has a limited no-trade clause that allows him to go ...