Archive for July, 2010
MLB Trade Rumors: Cliff Lee for Justin Smoak Trade Failure for Seattle Mariners
Posted: 9th July 2010 by Kevin Nesgoda in MLB
Well it has happened and it happened within the division, and most Mariner fans are sad to see Cliff Lee go—I would be lying if I said I wasn’t one of them.
Lee was traded to the Texas Rangers today for Justin Smoak, a few Double-A arms, and a second baseman.
A lot of people are very excited about adding Smoak to the Mariners.
We needed a big, strong, powerful bat—a guy ...
Seattle Mariners Ship Cliff Lee To Texas Rangers For Boatload Of Prospects
Posted: 9th July 2010 by Brian Shannon in MLB
The Mariners have traded Cliff Lee and injured reliever Mark Lowe for Justin Smoak and three minor leaguers. The minor leaguers are AA pitchers Blake Beavan and Josh Lueke and AA second baseman Matt Lawson.
The Mariners had no choice but to trade Lee after falling well behind in the AL West, and seem to have pulled off a deal that will help the team not only now, but in the ...
Ranking The Greatest Small Forwards in NBA History
Posted: 9th July 2010 by Darko Mihajlovski in NBA
Welcome back to the "Greatest Ever" series as we continue with a list featuring the top Small Forwards of all time
These players are the most versatile because they do a little bit of everything that your team needs from scoring to defending
The first great small forward was Paul Arizin who first made an impact, then the likes of Baylor, Hondo, Erving, Bird, Pippen, and James continued their domination in their ...
And the free agency show must go on.
Of course, this part of free agency is a tad boring.
Gone is the drama of players going back on comments about loyalty (Wade), not wanting to be second fiddle (Bosh) or caring about their legacy (James) in order to make a dream team, thus taking away all form of competitiveness athletes are supposed to have, ruining the reason sports are supposed to be ...
To Win Or To Lose: A Debate For Kansas City Royals Fans
Posted: 9th July 2010 by Jordan Bratt in MLB
Immediate gratification.
Prolonged success.
There appear to be two sides forming among Royals fans in the Kansas City Metro area.
Local talk radio is buzzing about the Royals (for a change), their recent encouraging performances, and the fact that good fortune has finally begun to shine on them.
When a franchise is as parched for wins as this one is, the assumption is that the fan base would be eager to jump on the ...
Disclaimer: This was written all in good fun. If you take this seriously, then you need to lighten up.
When you walk into a hockey arena, ready to enjoy a fast-paced, hard-hitting NHL game, take a good look around.
These people are no plain, ordinary sports fans.
Hockey may not be a well-represented sport worldwide, but it isn't a knock on its loyal supporters.
They are just as passionate as the soccer fans currently ...
49ers rookie second string RB Glen Coffee disappointed 49ers fans last year with 2.7 yards per carry. I have heard a number of fans dismissing him as a bust already.
After leading the preseason in rushing with 249 yards and a 5.9 yards per carry average, I think he left us expecting more from him as someone who could capably give Frank Gore a breather.
Is he a bust? Did he ...
BLOCKBUSTER: Texas Rangers Acquire Cliff Lee; Angels Done
Posted: 9th July 2010 by Steve Keegan in MLB
It was nice while it lasted, Angels fans.
With the stunning acquisition of Cliff Lee by the Texas Rangers from AL West rival Seattle, it is time for the Angels to cut their losses and let the fire sale begin.
Not only should this be the nail in the coffin for the Angels, but maybe for the rest of baseball as well. Texas just assured themselves not only a trip to the ...
MLB: Chicago White Sox Pitcher Jake Peavy To Have Season Ending Surgery
Posted: 9th July 2010 by Christopher Murphy in MLB
It was what everyone suspected as soon as Jake Peavy walked off the mound with his right arm barely moving in the second inning against the Los Angeles Angels. Jake Peavy is gone for the season.
Friday, it became official as Peavy said he will have surgery on his detached right shoulder muscle (latissimus dorsi) on Wednesday. He hopes to be throwing by spring training early next year.
Doctors told Peavy the ...
Breaking News: Rangers Acquire Cliff Lee In Trade With Mariners
Posted: 9th July 2010 by Ian Malone in MLB
The Evil Empire might have a lot of championships and money. But they don't have the 2008 AL Cy Young winner. The Texas Rangers acquired starting pitcher Cliff Lee from the Seattle Mariners for first basemen Justin Smoak, pitchers Blake Beaven and Josh Lueke, and infielder/outfielder Matt Lawson. Lee is 8-3 on the season with a phenomenal 2.34 ERASeattle traded for Lee in an attempt to send the Mariners to the playoffs, which at ...