Archive for June, 2010
Though the end of general manager Kevin Pritchard's tenure with the Blazers left many fans unhappy with how he was treated, there will still be many fond memories of KP.
The Blazers will reap the benefits of his time as an executive for a long time. Whether it was stealing Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge, forcing other teams' hands, or adding the needed vets, Pritchard was constantly "Pritch-slapping" other teams ...
New England Patriots: Which Wideouts Make the 2010 Roster?
Posted: 28th June 2010 by Nick Sachs in NFL
I recently wrote an article about the Patriots' linebacking core and who I thought would make the cut. It was well-received enough that I figured I'd try to tackle (pun intended) another of the most interesting personnel groups the Pats have to sort through—the wide receivers.
That's why I chose the quintessential Patriots wideout for the lead picture, Mr. Troy Brown. I find it fascinating when a player ...
2010 MLB Trade Rumors: Could Chicago’s Ted Lilly Be Philadelphia-Bound?
Posted: 28th June 2010 by Matt Trueblood in MLB
The Philadelphia Phillies have made a mid-rotation starting pitcher their top trade deadline priority, according to a tweet by ESPN's Buster Olney .
The two-time defending National League champions, who find themselves two and a half games back and in third place in the NL East division, will look to supplement a rotation that already includes the dominant Roy Halladay and a pair of strong left-handed hurlers, in the ageless Jamie ...
Tommy Hanson Struggles Again: Atlanta Braves Lose 10-4
Posted: 28th June 2010 by Alan Parrish in MLB
When Braves phenom Tommy Hanson struggled in his last outing, the Braves hoped it was a fluke. Lasting just 3.2 innings against a middle-of-the-road White Sox team, the Braves figured to see Hanson bouncing back against the Tigers. They didn't get their wish.
Hanson, who again lasted just three and two thirds innings and gave up six runs (five of them earned), was chased from his second straight start. I think ...
10 49ers Worth Considering For Your Fantasy Football TeamùJune Edition
Posted: 28th June 2010 by Joseph Burkey in NFL
Obviously, different leagues keep different statistics.
Some penalize more for picks and fumbles, others don't penalize for them at all. Some award points for every 10 yards rushing, some bump it up to 25, and some only count touchdowns.
It's primarily a matter of the settings.
Still, there are some constants and factors to always pay attention to.
The 49ers team has grown a lot this offseason, and although the ...
NFC West Preview: In Weak Division, San Francisco 49ers Might Be Best Bet
Posted: 28th June 2010 by John Breitenbach in NFL
With the preseason right around the corner, here is a breakdown of the NFC West division teams.
Offense
Quarterbacks
San Francisco pretty much wins this by default.
Alex Smith is an average QB, but he’s still superior to Leinart, Hasselbeck and Feeley. Charlie Whitehurst has proven nothing at the NFL level and I would be amazed if a spread QB like Bradford played well in his rookie year.
Smith is less than ideal ...
Continuing my positional rankings for the decade that was, cornerbacks are now up.
Lots of very good candidates for this one.
There are a couple of different types of corners: great coverage guys who shut their guys down for most of the game, ball hawks who make up space while the ball is in the air and do a good job getting their hands on it and good tacklers who ...
We know all the big names, we know all the teams fighting for them, but this free agency class goes a lot deeper.
There are savvy veterans, young playmakers, and household names that exist beneath.
There will be no LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, Joe Johnson, Chris Bosh, Dirk Nowitzki, Rudy Gay, Yao Ming or even Shaquille O'Neal beyond this point.
Some of these guys are unrestricted, while others may be difficult to pry ...
Tom Lewand’s DUI: Why Do I Not Know How To Feel About This?
Posted: 28th June 2010 by Dean Holden in NFL
It's strange. Normally I'd have something to say here.
And, well, I do. Lots of things, actually. But they all contradict one another, and taken together, they make no sense.
Still, here we go anyway.
I have, in this very space, started writing (and subsequently stopped, deleted, and re-started) at least four or five articles about Tom Lewand's DUI arrest—the Detroit Lions' President was charged with Friday after failing two field sobriety ...
NBA Free Agents 2010: Top Destinations For Memphis Grizzlies’ Rudy Gay
Posted: 28th June 2010 by Thomas Franz in NBA
For NBA teams who aren't able to sign someone like Lebron James, Chris Bosh or Dwayne Wade this off-season, Rudy Gay may become the ultimate consolation prize during this summer's free agency period.
Gay is a restricted free agent this summer, which means the Memphis Grizzlies can match any other team's offer in order to retain him.
Many teams covet Gay because he is essentially a watered-down version of ...