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Nets by the Numbers: Is New Jersey Really This Bad?
Posted: 4th December 2009 by Ash Marshall in NBA
If OctoberÆs preseason is anything to go by, it may not come as any surprise that the New Jersey Nets are struggling.
They lost two close games to the Knicksùone by four points, another by two.
They lost to the 76ers after missing a three-pointer at the buzzer, despite leading by as many as 16.
And they lost twice to the Boston Celtics in three days, the second time after carrying a ...
MLB 9s: For Minnesota Twins, a Strong 2009 Helps Joe Mauer and Jason Kubel
Posted: 3rd December 2009 by Ash Marshall in MLB
Who would you rather have in your outfield: Torii Hunter or Larry Hisle?
What was more impressive: Ed Battey's 26 home runs in 1963 or Joe Mauer's 28 in 2009?
Is power more important than speed? Do achievements from the past outweigh successes in the present?
It all points to one question with hundreds of possibilities: Which Twin had the greatest offensive season at his position?
Major League baseball has been asking fans ...
MLB 9s: Milwaukee BrewersùPaul Molitor and Ben Oglivie Get My Vote
Posted: 2nd December 2009 by Ash Marshall in MLB
Ryan Braun or Tommy Harper? Prince Fielder or Cecil Cooper? Power or speed? The past or the present?
It all points to one question with hundreds of possibilities: Which Brewer had the greatest offensive season at his position?
Major League baseball has been asking fans this same question in an effort to choose each team's best-ever collection of stars.
They are calling it MLB 9s.
Here I have separated the contenders from the pretenders ...
MLB 9s: Los Angeles AngelsùDon Baylor, Vlad, Troy Glaus Make Cut
Posted: 29th November 2009 by Ash Marshall in MLB
Orlando Cabrera or Jim Fregosi? Sandy Alomar or Adam Kennedy? Power or speed? The past or the present?
It all points to one question with hundreds of possibilities: Which Angel had the greatest offensive season at his position?
Major League baseball has been asking fans this same question in an effort to choose each team's best-ever collection of stars.
They are calling it MLB 9s.
In the 49-year history of the franchise, the team ...
MLB 9s: Detroit TigersùDid Ty Cobb Have The Best Offensive Season Ever?
Posted: 18th November 2009 by Ash Marshall in MLB
One question, hundreds of answers. Which member of the Detroit Tigers had the greatest offensive season at his position?
Major League baseball has been asking fans this same question in an effort to choose each team's best-ever collection of stars. They are calling it MLB 9s.
Did Ty Cobb have the greatest offensive season in the history of the game back in 1911? Just how good were the 1937 Detroit Tigers? Was ...
MLB 9s: Colorado RockiesùLarry Walker, Matt Holliday Best Of All Time?
Posted: 17th November 2009 by Ash Marshall in MLB
One question, hundreds of answers. Which member of the Colorado Rockies had the greatest offensive season at his position?
Is Larry Walker the greatest player to grace Coors Field? Has any shortstop had a more productive year than Neifi Perez? Just which pitcher swings a better bat than Mike Hampton? Does Matt Holliday deserve a spot in the all-time Rockies' outfield?
Major League baseball has been asking fans this same question in ...
MLB 9s: Chicago White SoxùAlbert Belle, Eddie Collins in Chi-Town Lineup
Posted: 14th November 2009 by Ash Marshall in MLB
Who was more valuable to the White Sox: Robin Ventura or Joe Crede?
Which outfielder would you rather have in your all-time Sox lineup: Jermaine Dye or Shoeless Joe Jackson?
Is Luis Aparicio the greatest shortstop the Windy City has ever known?
More importantly, which Chicago White Sox player had the greatest ever offensive season at his position?
Major League Baseball has been asking fans this question in an effort to choose each team's ...
MLB 9s: Chicago CubsùAre Ernie Banks and Hack Wilson the Best Ever?
Posted: 13th November 2009 by Ash Marshall in MLB
Billy Williams, Fergie Jenkins, Ryne Sandberg, Ernie Banks.
The Chicago Cubs have had some of the all-time greats run out onto Wrigley Field.
While they haven't been to the World Series since 1945, there is more than enough talent in the Cubs' history to fill out a dream team twice over. From Rogers Hornsby to Derrek Lee, the Cubs have had incredible depth and production throughout their lineup.
One question remains. Which Chicago ...
MLB 9s: Boston Red SoxùCarlton Fisk, Nomar and Yaz Among Fenway Heroes
Posted: 12th November 2009 by Ash Marshall in MLB
Having broken their 86-year drought for a World Series title in 2004, the Boston Red Sox won their second Fall Classic under Terry Francona in 2007.
Powered by Manny Ramirez, David Ortiz, and Curt Shilling, the Red Sox proved that the AL East wasn't just a formality for the New York Yankees on their way to October glory.
What about the hundreds of players who never led the Red Sox to a ...
MLB 9s: Atlanta BravesùChipper Jones and Hank Aaron In Dream Lineup
Posted: 10th November 2009 by Ash Marshall in MLB
One question, hundreds of answers. Which Brave had the greatest offensive season at his position?
Major League baseball has been asking fans this same question in an effort to choose each team's best ever collection of stars. They are calling it MLB 9s.
Here I have separated the contenders from the pretenders in an effort to pick my dream Atlanta Braves lineup. Have your say by commenting below or by voting on ...