Archive for July, 2010
After tons of speculation suggesting that highly sought after free agent sniper, Ilya Kovalchuk was going to sign with the Los Angeles Kings, the L.A. Times is reporting that they were informed by Kings’ general manager Dean Lombardi that Kovalchuk would not be headed to Tinseltown.“We took our best shot to meet his (Kovalchuk’s) needs and the teams”, Lombardi wrote to the L.A. Times via email.At this point there are ...
Domonic Brown is, in a way, an insurance policy for the Phillies if they are unable to resign Jayson Werth this winter. It’s pretty safe to say that the 22-year-old is quite the safety net.
He dominated in Double-A with a .315 average, 15 HR, 47 RBI, 50 R, and 12 SB. Then, in his new challenge of Triple-A, he has hit .429 with two HR in eight games.
Drafted in the 20th round in the ...
Yes, I had this exact reaction when I saw the All-Star rosters when they were released on Sunday and I am sure I am not the only person who had the same reaction I did.
I understand that NL manager Charlie Manuel wants versatility in case of injury or if he runs out of players, which is impossible, but seriously why Omar Infante?
There are many players that are more deserving than ...
Who Needs Ilya Kovalchuk? The Devils Should Sign Bobby Ryan
Posted: 4th July 2010 by H. Joseph in NHL
While Lou Lamoriello battles other general managers over superstar left winger Ilya Kovalchuk, there is a curious question not being asked by Devils' analysts and fans. Why not spend their surplus of cash on a player who could potentially make more sense for the short and long term success of the franchise?
That player is none other than future star, standout U.S. Olympian, and New Jersey native right winger Bobby Ryan.
Ryan, ...
It's possibly the hottest question in basketball right now: will LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh join forces to create the ultimate team? It is an intriguing question, to be sure. Those three All-Stars wearing the same uniform would certainly be a potent combination on paper. But sports aren't played on paper.
The 2008 Boston Celtics. The 2004 Los Angeles Lakers. The 1997 Houston Rockets. The 1968 Los Angeles Lakers. ...
Olli Jokinen Free Agent Signing: A Flames Fan Perspective
Posted: 4th July 2010 by Derrick Lightfoot in NHL
Bringing back Olli Jokinen is a huge gamble to say the least. The TSN panel covering free agent frenzy on July 1 was speechless when word broke Darryl Sutter was working on signing Jokinen. Calgary was speechless too. Tanguay back at $1.7 million wasn't a bad deal, only one year and it's cheap. He had decent chemistry with Iginla, but needed to shoot the puck more and could have added ...
Like his predecessors before him, Canucks' GM Mike Gillis made a couple of trades in the free agent market that will go down as his identifying mark of approval by the 'Nucks Nation.
Brian Burke brought the Sedins and Dave Nonis on his watch—Roberto Luongo.
Mike Gillis signed two top D-men that may end up getting the Canucks past a couple of second round playoff exits.
Keith Ballard and Dan Hamhuis will challenge ...
San Jose Sharks’ Offseason Is In a Familiar But Odd Standstill
Posted: 4th July 2010 by Andy Bensch in NHL
When it comes to making the big move to acquire a necessary talent, San Jose Sharks GM Doug Wilson has never been shy on pulling the trigger.
During the 2006-07 season, Wilson traded for power forward Bill Guerin at the deadline to bolster what in his mind was a top forward group in need of extra punch.
The following season Wilson traded for puck moving defenseman Brian Campbell because he felt his ...
Who is Better Fit for Chicago, Dwyane Wade or LeBron James?
Posted: 4th July 2010 by Dustin Brown in NBA
A question that fans around the globe are currently asking, that was considered irrelevant before the Summer of NBA Free Agency 2010, is now being proposed.
Would Dwyane Wade provide more benefit in the Chicago Bulls' favor than LeBron James?
The Bulls have been missing talent at the shooting guard position following the departure of Ben Gordon. Ronald "Flip" Murray could shoot threes well, but was considered to lack the stamina and conditioning ...
Sweet Home Chicago: Six Reasons Why Dwyane Wade Should Sign With Bulls
Posted: 4th July 2010 by Jason Brynsvold in NBA
NBA free agency is in full swing as we reach the Fourth of July weekend. So far, the major players have either re-upped with their former teams or are still on the fence over who to sign with.
Dwyane Wade should be the first mega star to part ways with his former team. And in doing so, he should sign with the Chicago Bulls.
There have been multiple reports that Wade is ...