Archive for July, 2010
LeBron James and Miami Heat: 10 Reasons Why the Heat Will Fail
Posted: 9th July 2010 by Tom Considine in NBA
Some people are willing to give the Miami Heat rings. I say, not so fast.
This team is destined for disaster. These are just some of the reasons why this "Dream Team" will not win championships.Begin Slideshow
MLB Trade Rumors: Can Jayson Werth Cure the Red Sox Outfield Woes?
Posted: 9th July 2010 by Peter Douglas in MLB
As Red Sox Nation sighs in relief to see Cliff Lee bypass New York for the Lone Star State, WEEI's Rob Bradford reports that Theo Epstein and the Boston front office have started showing some interest in acquiring Philadelphia OF Jayson Werth.
While "no deal is imminent," trading for the soon-to-be type-A free agent Werth could go a long way toward shoring up a Red Sox lineup crippled by injury.
During the ...
LeBron James Decision: Is His Legacy Ruined by Leaving Cleveland?
Posted: 9th July 2010 by Sachin Arora in NBA
LeBron James was supposed to be the chosen one, the one to end the Cleveland title drought, the next Jordan, and many other things.
Now, he's the most hated man in Cleveland.
LeBron bolted from Cleveland to join the Miami Heat after playing seven season for the Cavaliers. The furthest he has gone in his career with the Cavs have been a loss in the NBA finals.
Considering he hasn't gotten any other ...
See Ya Lee: Yankees Should Turn Attention To Roy Oswalt Now
Posted: 9th July 2010 by Lucas Weick in MLB
With Cliff Lee off the trade market, the Yankees should now look at adding the next best pitcher available, Roy Oswalt.
The Yankees looked like they were ready to land Lee today, some even called the deal imminent, but trade talks between the Yankees and Mariners fell apart after Seattle questioned David Adams health and asked for more. Lee was instead traded to the Rangers.
But we did learn something from this ...
A Cavalier Reconstruction: Moves That Keep Cleveland in the Playoffs
Posted: 9th July 2010 by Bob Evans in NBA
Contrary to many people's opinions... there will be basketball in Cleveland next season.
Losing LeBron James is obviously the biggest blow the Cavaliers organization has had to face in a long time, but they will rebuild and rebound.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have a coach in place in Byron Scott who is familiar with the art of rebuilding a franchise, and I would like to say he has been successful each time.
Looking at ...
Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert has been on a media rampage since LeBron James announced he was leaving for South Beach.
Few could blame Gilbert for being a little upset since his only real shot at winning just walked out the door.
But Dan, going as far as calling your former first-round pick and franchise face a "former King" and his decision "cowardly betrayal?"
Well, that's just like a boy throwing a temper tantrum ...
Saying that on Thursday night one of the biggest free agency decisions in sports history was made would be by no means an understatement—this was the night that we saw the NBA take an incredible turn all based on one single “decision.”
As fans, we were again nothing more but “witnesses” to LeBron James, the back-to-back MVP, when he chose to reveal his intention for the 2010-11 NBA season on an ...
NBA Free Agency: Adrian Wojnarowski-Yahoo! Sports Calls LeBron a Taker
Posted: 9th July 2010 by Bhemis Parks in NBA
In a day and age where we are constantly reminded that sports is more about business. That it is less about living out dreams and achieving things that usher in thoughts of greatness.
Well we were reminded last night that some people actually care about the true essence of their sport. LeBron James reminded the entire free world that winning is above everything.
He reminded us what we had taught him. That being, ...
As it looks like the Rangers have acquired Cliff Lee, the baseball landscape completely changes. The Twins and Tigers look like they no longer have a legitimate shot at a World Series title, while the Rangers make a huge leap and are looking like a good bet to be a championship contender. Begin Slideshow
Everyone thought Cliff Lee to New York was a done deal.
Well everyone thought wrong.
The Texas Rangers took advantage of a snag in the Yankee trade discussions and have landed the top pitcher on the market according to many sources.
Not having Lee go to the AL East has to bring a huge sigh of relief on the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox.
Now, the Yankees will most likely be unable ...