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Dallas Cowboys Diva Search: Miles Austin, Roy Williams, Dez Bryant
Posted: 15th May 2010 by Patrick DeCola in NFL
Whether he wants to admit it or not, there are problems in the world of Jerry.
One wide receiver needs a new contract.
One refuses to attend OTAs until his role is defined, otherwise he’ll demand a trade.
One was taken in the first round amid some of the most bizarre controversy I’ve witnessed in the NFL.
And one refuses to sit in favor of anyone better than him, because the notion is inconceivable.
Throw ...
ôWhat Ifö NBA Playoff Prediction: Dallas Mavs Fall To Phoenix Suns in Six
Posted: 10th May 2010 by Patrick DeCola in NBA
Imagine if the Mavs had gotten past the Spurs in Round One of the NBA Playoffs. How would they have fared against the Phoenix Suns? The Suns just advanced to the Western Conference Finals by ousting the Spurs, but would the outcome have been different had the Suns played Dallas? Here's what the headline would have read:
Steve Nash finally gets his revenge on Big D
The Phoenix ...
End Of An Era: San Antonio Spurs’ Dynasty Comes To An Unceremonious Close
Posted: 10th May 2010 by Patrick DeCola in NBA
You’ve heard the saying before: All good things must come to an end.
The writing was on the proverbial wall after a lopsided Game Three loss at home, but the Spurs weren’t ready to admit it.
But alas, San Antonio now finds itself out of the playoffs after surrendering to a familiar foe in the Phoenix Suns, bowing out in sweeping fashion.
"We thought from our past experience that we could do some ...
MLB Quick Pitches: Deciding the Worth of The Cardinals’ Albert Pujols
Posted: 3rd May 2010 by Patrick DeCola in MLB
What I’m Reading
The parallels between Albert Pujols and Ryan Howard continue, as Howard’s recent contract extension is bound to influence the market for Pujols’ cash-in day.
That must be one deep bruise. In addition to the past two games, the ailing Joe Mauer is expected to sit for this week’s Tigers series as well.
And just like that, Alex Gordon is headed back ...
MLB Quick Pitches: Prince Fielder Looking To Be Next $200 Million Man
Posted: 19th April 2010 by Patrick DeCola in MLB
What I’m Reading
• Id’ like to give the Brewers some words of advice, but the sign says it all: “Sign Prince and they will come” .
• The Rangers have this really awesome first base prospect named Justin Smoak. The Rangers also have this really awful current first baseman named Chris Davis. Let’s do some simple math here.
• Because someone in the world has to talk about the Astros, I’m here ...
MLB Quick Pitches: Carl Crawford and Carlos PenaùTampa Bay Rays in ’11?
Posted: 9th April 2010 by Patrick DeCola in MLB
What I’m Reading
• The Rays might be built for 2010, but what about beyond that? Carlos Pena and Carl Crawford might be skipping town after the season is over.
• Brandon Webb still has yet to throw again since the beginning of spring training. It’s a good thing D-Backs fans didn’t have high expectations for 2010.
• Apparently there’s an upside to losing one of the best pitchers of the past ...
MLB Quick Pitches: Pedro Martinez’s One-Pitch Audition
Posted: 7th April 2010 by Patrick DeCola in MLB
What I’m Reading
• Pedro Martinez is still out there. He’s available. He even threw a side session at Fenway on Opening Day. What’s in store for his future , though?
• I prefer to compare him to Griffey, but D-Lowe sees more A-Rod in Jason Heyward . Either way, pretty lofty expectations we’re setting for Jason Heyward.
• Kansas City’s Alex Gordon will begin his rehab assignment tomorrow , which means that ...
MLB Quick Pitches: Ian Kinsler of Texas Rangers Looking at DL Time
Posted: 1st April 2010 by Patrick DeCola in MLB
What I’m Reading
• The oft-injured Ian Kinsler is, well, injured again. Oh, and he’s likely to start the season on the DL.
• Speaking of the disabled list, Lance Berkman will be joining Mr. Kinsler in that oh-so-exclusive club to start the season. Actually, on second thought, it isn’t very exclusive. Seems they’re letting just about everyone in these days.
• For those that were upset Pacquiao v. Mayweather fell through ...
MLB Quick Pitches: Ron Gardenhire, Minnesota Twins Establish Committee
Posted: 30th March 2010 by Patrick DeCola in MLB
What I’m Reading
• Get ready for some comic mischief and summer-hijinks – and all of it outdoors! What I’m trying to say here is that the Twins are planning on using a closer-by-committee strategy in Joe Nathan’s absence.
• Erik Bedard, proud owner of the “I Pitch More Innings Playing Videogames While on the Disabled List than on the Mound” trophy, might actually be returning from injury sooner than originally thought. ...
MLB Quick Pitches: The Tigers, the Cuban, and the Bold Prediction
Posted: 29th March 2010 by Patrick DeCola in MLB
Alright, the bold prediction doesn't have to do with the Tigers, it just fit the theme of the title. Kind of. Anyway, Aroldis Chapman will win Rookie of the Year in the National League. There you have it. It's Quick Pitches.
WHAT I'M READING
• My early pick for NL Rookie of the Year? Why, none other than The Cuban Sensation .
• Josh Beckett wants his to-be-renewed-contract to include a fifth year. ...