Archive for July, 2010
Justin Smoak Finally Became Expendable Enough for the Texas Rangers
Posted: 10th July 2010 by Todd Kaufmann in MLB
This time last year, the Texas Rangers had received phone calls from other teams centered around third base prospect Justin Smoak. The Rangers weren't ready to give up one of the most highly-touted minor league prospects in any deal.
Fast forward a year later, and the Rangers were again faced with the decision of trading away a guy they wouldn't deal last year. The Rangers were sweating the decision, knowing that ...
Ten Things Detroit Lions Fans Can Still Blame on Matt Millen
Posted: 10th July 2010 by Dean Holden in NFL
Look, I know. Matt Millen is gone, and I need to get over it. As Detroit Lions fans, we all do. Dredging up the past isn't really going to help anything.
But with the recent release of safety Daniel Bullocks, yet another Millen-brand second round bust, one can't help but wonder how much longer his mark will be on the team.
Over the past two offseasons, the Lions' current management has done ...
As we prepare to go into the 2010 NFL season, we've spent much of this time discussing the players who have been drafted and analyzing the potential battles in training camp.
That's all well and fine, but come Sept. 12 at Pittsburgh, it's going to be those special impact players that will determine whether or not Atlanta returns to the postseason.
We're going to breakdown those players that will have ...
Minnesota Twins: The One Where An Eternal Optimist Gets a Reality Check
Posted: 10th July 2010 by Andrew Kneeland in MLB
Compared to most fans in Twins Territory, I can be considered an optimist. When things on the field start looking bad, I can usually find a silver lining.
Who am I kidding? I'm the kind of guy who would be whistling Bobby McFerrin's “Don't Worry, Be Happy ” during a nuclear holocaust.
We haven't quite reached that point yet, but things are looking dismal for the Minnesota Twins. Joe ...
Fantasy Football: NFL’s Top 10 Sleepers at Wide Receiver
Posted: 10th July 2010 by Daniel Wolf in NFL
Fantasy Footballers are beginning to research for their teams right about now, and for some the planning can be very intensive because big dollar jackpots could be at stake in some leagues. The hardest thing to predict is which players are going to produce and which are not, and this gives even the most experienced fantasy footballers migraine headaches year in and year out.This article takes a look at a few ...
Atlanta Braves: Over Bobby Cox’s Tenure, Bench Production Coincides With Winning
Posted: 10th July 2010 by Ben Duronio in MLB
Originally posted at The Bravesologist
This season, the Atlanta Braves are in first place despite getting close to no offensive production from their shortstop and center-field positions.
Their rookie right fielder, while productive for the first two months, has been a weak spot since the beginning June when Jason Heyward first injured his thumb.
To top it off, the right-handed portion of their left-field platoon has been injured for a majority of the season.
Most ...
Those Yankees over at ESPN somehow managed to rank the Colts No. 1 and the Saints No. 5 in their preseason poll. Well, at least they make no attempt to mask their hatred of the South and all things southern. Let me just say in the words of the legendary Lynrd Skynyrd:
Well, I heard mister Young sing about her
Well, I heard ole Neil put her down
Well, I hope ...
The Golden State Warriors and the New York Knicks have agreed to a sign and trade deal with the New York Knicks sending Anthony Randolph, Ronny Turiaf, Kelenna Azubuike, and a second round pick to the Knicks in exchange for David Lee. This a great deal for the Warriors, and I believe it is a step in the right direction for the franchise.
In this trade, the Warriors dump Ronny Turiaf ...
Stephen Curry, David Lee, and the Warriors’ Path to NBA Relevance
Posted: 10th July 2010 by Hadarii Jones in NBA
If the goal of the Golden State Warriors was to convince fans they were serious about being factors in next season's Western Conference race, then trading for David Lee was a good place to start.
The Warriors sent Anthony Randolph, Ronny Turiaf, and Kelenna Azubuike to New York in exchange for Lee, who could provide instant help for Golden State's struggling interior.
Lee brings his 20.2 points per game and 11.7 rebounds ...
Matthew Stafford + Detroit Lions = (FINALLY) No QB Controversy
Posted: 10th July 2010 by Greg Eno in NFL
Take a good look at Matthew Stafford. Better yet, take a photo and store it in an airtight frame and lock it up in your safety deposit box.
Take a good look, because not much longer will Stafford have the boyish good looks that he currently possesses.
The young NFL quarterback comes into the league like a newborn—soft and smooth and with chubby cheeks. His legs kick a lot. He leaves with ...