Archive for July, 2010
Another game, another person blows it, Reds 8-Mets 6
Posted: 5th July 2010 by Flushing Baseball Daily in MLB
Jerry Meals is probably being given a free meal by the Reds. Is that an overreaction statement?
Yes. Does he deserve it? Yes.
Mike Pelfrey did not have his greatest game tonight, but the wheels came off in the 5th inning. I wonder if it’s a reaction to the terrible decision by Jerry Meals.
For those wondering, a pitch came inside to Scott Rolen with the bases loaded with 0 outs in the ...
Joey Votto Makes a Statement vs. New York Mets, Proves He Is an All-Star
Posted: 5th July 2010 by Justin Norman in MLB
I've been extremely vocal about my hatred of the All-Star Game selection rules, and the actual selections (I wrote an article about what the rosters should be , and who we must vote for in the Final Vote ).
I've been most frustrated about the fact that Joey Votto is left off the team.
I was glad to see, however, that after 24 hours since the Final Vote began, ...
Must or Bust: Waiver Wire Gems? Jim Thome’s Four Dingers & More
Posted: 5th July 2010 by TheFantasyFix.com in MLB
Here's a quick look at last week's Fantasy Baseball top performing, least owned players on the waiver wire.
Jim Thome hit four homers. Clint Barmes' hit streak continues. Max Scherzer dominates yet again. Dexter Fowler is back and on a mission. Can they really keep it up for another week?
Check out who's a Must or a Bust.Begin Slideshow
Chicago White Sox-LA Angels: Sox Explode for Late Fireworks
Posted: 5th July 2010 by Danny Hauger in MLB
Alexei Ramirez launched a solo home run in the bottom of the first inning against the Angels' Scott Kazmir, letting the Angels know that the 11-run shutout game against the Royals the night before was over. A phenomenal warning track diving catch by White Sox right fielder Carlos Quentin moments earlier brought a standing ovation to Chicago that would pull the White Sox for the early portion of Monday evening's game.
New call-ups ...
The selection of mediocre ninth-inning reliever Matt Capps to the All-Star Game neatly sums up all the major reasons I get annoyed with the whole thing. First, I really try not to care that much. After all, it's such an obviously flawed process that it seems kinda pointless to fret over each individual misjudgment. Besides, it's just an exhibition. Oh, wait, it's not just an exhibition anymore, is it? ...
Hitter of the Week :
It’s not often that the overall best player in the game takes home this award. Usually he’s just consistently good, while someone else can erupt in any given week to take home the award. This week it’s different, as Albert Pujols is the winner. On the surface his .296 (8-27) average is nothing special, but that’s the only “average” thing about his week. He tied ...
Former Detroit Red Wing Bob Probert Dies While Boating With Family
Posted: 5th July 2010 by Warren Shaw in NHL
The Associated Press reported today that retired Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks forward Bob Probert died after experiencing chest pains while boating with his family in Windsor, Ontario.
Probert was a fan favorite with both Detroit and Chicago. His style of play was a throwback to a previous era where players were considerably tougher than they are today.
Probert was not considered a goon because he would often display better than ...
Free agents.
Every NHL team has at least a few of them every year.
Some are prime players who seem to have no problem getting signed right away.
Others...well...it's a little harder.
These are the players who are injury-prone, had less than stellar seasons, or have attitude issues that keep them from playing well with others.
These players can sometimes remain unemployed almost right until the start of the season. They ...
As we reach the midpoint of the season, the Florida Marlins have put themselves in an awkward position.
They are currently 38-43, fourth in the NL East division, and 9.5 games out of first place.
The record they have leaves them in a selling position, or does it?
Before we declare the Marlins sellers at this point in the season, we must ask ourselves these two questions:
Is the offense producing?
Yes.
Are the starting pitchers going ...
CBC News has reported that legendary NHL enforcer Bob Probert has died at age 45.
Probert collapsed after severe chest pains and resuscitation attempts failed. Probert had been boating on Lake St. Clair near Windsor, Ontario when the incident occurred.
During an NHL career that spanned 16 seasons, Probert was generally acknowledged as one of the heavyweight champions of the league. Probert's series of battles with Tie Domi and his lengthy ...