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MLB Quick Pitches: It’s All but Over for John Smoltz
Posted: 25th March 2010 by Patrick DeCola in MLB
What I’m Reading
• Tune in tonight at 7 for our unnecessarily extended sappy special, “Not Officially, But Close: The John Smoltz Retirement Story.” Sounds like a romantic-comedy.
•.No kid grows up dreaming of being a long-reliever. Much to his distaste, Andy Sonnanstine will begin the season in this role as Wade Davis has been named the Rays’ 5th starter, sending Sonnanstine to the ‘pen. No little leaguer wants to be a ...
MLB Quick Pitches: Joe Torre Shelves Contract Talks
Posted: 23rd March 2010 by Patrick DeCola in MLB
What I’m Reading
• Where will Joe Torre be in 2011? Well, I can’t say for sure. Now, apparently, we won’t get an answer for a while.
• One fast outfield: The Bronx Bombers more or less already have a parking spot reserved for Carl Crawford at Yankee Stadium. It’s also looking like Phil Hughes has won the final rotation spot over Joba Chamberlain in the “Battle of Emotionless Forgettable Yankee Prospects ...
MLB Quick Pitches: Sorry, Joe Mauer, but You’re a Minnesota Twin for Life
Posted: 12th March 2010 by Patrick DeCola in MLB
What I’m Reading
• Just imagine a Mauer-less Twinky-Town. Through means of a trade, no less. My head hurts already.
• So Jose Reyes’ thyroid is due to keep him out anywhere from two weeks to two months. Great diagnosis, Doc.
• Now that the Twins’ Joe Nathan is out, the Indians are saying to themselves, “Whoa, whoa whoa! Slow down. You’re telling me that we might actually have a shot at ...
What I’m Reading
• A sad, yet proud day in my life. Nomar Garciaparra has retired as a member of the Boston Red Sox.
• Chipper Jones thinks the Braves need Jason Heyward in the Opening Day lineup. Hard to argue with that. Unless, of course, the Braves plan on teasing their fans by keeping him on the farm for nonsensical arbitration reasons . This is what I don’t like about ...
MLB Quick Pitches: Brandon Webb Likely to Start Season on DL
Posted: 8th March 2010 by Patrick DeCola in MLB
What I’m Reading
• Uh-oh. Looks like “Broken” Brandon Webb might be starting the year on the DL. Yes, even after spending the past year on the DL.
• And how about Joe Nathan? Might be too early to tell, but this isn’t a good sign for the hopeful Twins.
• Dodgers catcher Russell Martin may be missing an extended period of time with a strained groin—who’s going to be filling in?
• Former ...
NBA Daily Dribbles: Kevin Durant Looking for Extension Sooner Than Later
Posted: 4th March 2010 by Patrick DeCola in NBA
What I’m Reading
• Crucial step to ensuring that your team shifts into potential dynasty mode? Locking up your franchise superstar while he’s still young and happy.
• Yep, this is me jumping on the “LeBron to the Nets” bandwagon because this is awesome.
• After a disappointing loss to Boston, Gerald Wallace spouted off to the media about how the Celtics are a "team" and the Bobcats are a ‘group of individuals’. ...
NBA Daily Dribbles: The End Of The End For Allen Iverson
Posted: 2nd March 2010 by Patrick DeCola in NBA
What IÆm Reading
ò WeÆre likely witnessing the demise of an NBA pioneer with Allen IversonÆs release from the Sixers. It wasnÆt supposed to end this way.
ò LeBron has launched the beginning stages of his own bailout plan for the NBAÆs dismal financial situation. In other words, heÆs changing his jersey number.
ò IÆve never seen the movie, ôSay Anythingö, but IÆd imagine that the HawksÆcourtship of Zydrunas Ilgauskas is somewhat ...
What I’m Reading
• So Shaq had surgery today on his injured thumb. The timetable for his return is slated to be 6-8 weeks. Cause for concern?
• If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em take their bench warmers off their hands. Well, it looks like the Celtics have adopted a new philosophy after an embarrassing loss to the Nets over the weekend. Is Tony Battie the answer?
• Chris Bosh has some ...
NBA Daily Dribbles-Trade Rumors: Tracy McGrady Still a Rocket – Time to Panic?
Posted: 16th February 2010 by Patrick DeCola in NBA
Countdown to NBA Trade Deadline: Two Days
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What IÆm Reading
ò Umm..so Tracy McGrady is still a Rocket. This is starting to get a little uncomfortable.
ò Joe Johnson thinks that the top teams in the East shouldnÆt shake things up too much at the deadline.
ò We all know about the aforementioned Cavs efforts to land AmarÆe, but, in case that doesnÆt work out, it appears as if they have a deal worked ...
NBA Daily Dribbles-Trade Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers On Verge Of Winning Lottery
Posted: 15th February 2010 by Patrick DeCola in NBA
Countdown to NBA Trade Deadline: Three Days
What IÆm Reading
ò While there might be a record amount of snowfall in Dallas, trade talks heated up during All-Star Weekend, particularly regarding AmarÆe to the Cavs. Wait, what?
ò The Celtics either have or havenÆt been active in trade talks, depending on if you choose to believe Danny Ainge. But if you live on the logical side of the fence, sources indicate that Boston ...