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White Sox-Cubs Trade Rumor: Jake Peavy for Carlos Zambrano…Really?
Posted: 27th September 2009 by Midwest Sports Fans in MLB
I sure hope that this is one of those cases of where there may be smoke, but no actual fire.
In Phil RogersÆquick-hits column at the Tribune today (via FanNation T&R), he says that ôsome baseball peopleö believe that the White Sox and Cubs could be interested in swapping Jake Peavy and Carlos Zambrano.
Before I show you the excerpt, let me give you my unequivocal initial reaction to this White ...
What Should the Cubs Do With Sweet Lou After 2010?
Posted: 27th September 2009 by Midwest Sports Fans in MLBBrowns Limp Into Baltimore as Two-TD Underdog: Looking to Avoid Deadly Attack
Posted: 27th September 2009 by Midwest Sports Fans in NFLDesean Jackson, Brian Westbrook Injury Update and Week Three Status
Posted: 27th September 2009 by Midwest Sports Fans in NFL
From a fantasy perspective, no team is more mind-achingly, frustratingly intriguing than the Philadelphia Eagles heading into Week Three. Not only do the Eagles have what looks to be a pretty sweet matchup against the hapless Kansas City Chiefs, but PhiladelphiaÆs most recent injury report would make for half of a pretty good fantasy starting lineup:
Quarterback: Donovan McNabbùdoubtful with rib injury;
Running back: Brian Westbrookùquestionable with ankle injury;
Wide receiver: Desean Jacksonùquestionable ...
Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens: Jamal Lewis and Phil Dawson Are Both Out
Posted: 26th September 2009 by Midwest Sports Fans in NFL
With the Cleveland Browns reeling at 0-2, and entering tomorrowÆs clash with Baltimore as prohibitive underdogs (13.5 points), Browns' fans have been expecting a long and perhaps demoralizing game on Sunday afternoon.
Now that two of the franchiseÆs most productive players this decade are not playing, the Browns chances of pulling off a shocking road upset look even more bleak.
Running back Jamal Lewis has been dealing with an injured hamstring and ...
Browns’ Defense (Literally) Tries to Show Offense How to Have More ôPunchö
Posted: 26th September 2009 by Midwest Sports Fans in NFL
If you have not heard, there is reason to believe that the Cleveland Browns might not be so ôpunchlessö after all!
Of course, when the punches are coming from rookie defensive backs and directed at his own teammates, itÆs probably not the kind of ôpunchö Eric Mangini and the embattled Browns are looking for.
Nonetheless, thatÆs what happened in the BrownsÆlocker room yesterday, as rookie DB Coye Francies did not take ...
UT v UF: They’re Not Who We Thought They Were?
Posted: 26th September 2009 by Midwest Sports Fans in NBA
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Both Tennessee and Florida learned a lot about themselves after the 23-13 Florida victory last Saturday. The Gators might not be the untouchable No. 1 team they seemed to be, and the Vols still have some fight in them.
Tim Tebow and company were supposed to wipe the floor with Tennessee and were favored by 30 points. But when Eric Berry knocked Tebow flat on his back, the Vols made a ...
Bears-Seahawks Preview: Analysis and Prediction
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Midwest Sports Fans in NFL
The Bears travel to Seattle to take on the Seahawks this weekend in what should be a pretty good football showdown in the rainiest city in the USA.
Here is your quick-hit viewerÆs guide and JerodÆs pick from this weekÆs NFL TV schedule and point spread post.
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Chicago Bears (1-1) at Seattle Seahawks (1-1)
* Bears-Seahawks Date: Sunday, Sept. 27
* Bears-SeahawksáTime: 4:05 ET
* Bears-SeahawksáTV Network: FOX
* Bears-SeahawksáAnnouncers:áDick Stockton and Charles ...
NFL Week Three Spreads and Picks: Vikings-49ers, Lions-Redskins, Bears-Seahawks
Posted: 24th September 2009 by Midwest Sports Fans in NFL
NFL BettingùWeek Three Picks
NFL Week Three matchups are here already. Hard to believe how quickly the season is going. WeÆve already seen a massive upset happenùhow about those Bengals over the Packers?ùand there could be an even bigger one on the horizon this weekend. LetÆs make a few NFL picks.
San Francisco 49ers at Minnesota Vikings
Sunday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m. ET
NFL betting favorite: Vikings -6.5
HereÆs our chance to find out if ...
Cowboys-Panthers: MNF Podcast, Analysis, Prediction, and Spread Pick
Posted: 24th September 2009 by Midwest Sports Fans in NFL
MNF Preview Podcast: Cowboys-Panthers
Monday Night Football Preview
Carolina Panthers (0-2) at Dallas Cowboys (1-1) Monday, September 28th, 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN Announcers: Mike Tirico, Ron Jaworski, and Jon Gruden Point Spread: Cowboys -9.5 Over-Under: 46
Pick by Jerod: I donÆt like this game at all and would not touch it with a ten-foot pole if I actually bet money on these things.
Luckily I donÆt, so I can still offer up at ...