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2010 MLB Draft: Results: New York Mets Draft J.J. Franco, Son of John Franco
Posted: 9th June 2010 by Keith Bennett in MLB
New York native John Franco had a dream come true when his son was drafted by the team he played on.
J.J. Franco was drafted in the late rounds of today's MLB draft. Franco enjoyed a stellar career at Poly Prep as a four-year contributor to the standout baseball program. Last year he went 8-0 on the mound and batted .472 in the leadoff spot, leading the Blue Devils to a ...
Report: Tom Thibodeau Leading Candidate for New Orleans Hornets Job
Posted: 25th May 2010 by Keith Bennett in NBA
A person familiar with the process said Celtics assistant coach Tom Thibodeau is the leading candidate to fill the the New Orleans Hornets' coaching vacancy and that the team could offer him the job this week, according to multiple published reports.
After interviewing eight candidates, the Hornets began working on a contract for Thibodeau, the person said, speaking on condition of anonymity because the offer has not yet been made. Thibodeau ...
Report: Ex-Jets WR Moss Received HGH Fom Canadian Doctor Galea
Posted: 20th May 2010 by Keith Bennett in NFL
Former Jet wide receiver Santana Moss reportedly received human growth hormone from Canadian Dr. Anthony Galea, who was charged this week in Buffalo.
The Washington Post reports that Moss, now with the Redskins, was the player the player Galea's assistant was going to visit when she was arrested in Sept 2009. Moss played for the Jets from 2001-04 before he was traded to Washington. His brother Sinorice, is ...
JaMarcus Russell Released: Could New York Jets Make Him a Backup?
Posted: 6th May 2010 by Keith Bennett in NFL
The Oakland Raiders released former No. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell on Thursday, ending a three-year tenure marked by his high salary and unproductive play on the field. JaMarcus Russell, who was just released by the Raiders, made more than $38 million over the past three years.
The decision came less than two weeks after Oakland acquired Jason Campbell from Washington to take over at quarterback, and signifies that owner Al ...
ESPN is reporting Mike Pelfrey had MRI in New York this morning for general shoulder tightness. He's been cleared to start this weekend vs. Giants. I noticed him in these past two starts kind of hunching his shoulder after a couple of pitches as if he were trying to shake it loose. Most pitchers feel tightness especially this time of year, as the weather changes, spring going into summer. He ...