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Is the Media Evil or Is DeSean Jackson Saying Too Much?
Posted: 13th May 2010 by Mike Burke in MLB, NFL
DeSean Jackson has been finding himself in the headlines a lot this week.
One interview with The Sporting News has turned into a giant fiasco, pitting Jackson against his former quarterback and his offensive coordinator.
When Jackson took the interview, I don’t think he had any intentions of bad mouthing, throwing under the bus, or anything else. However, Jackson’s words have been put in the national spotlight with a negative connotation. ...
I know it's early and a small sample size. But this shout out to Marlon Byrd goes beyond his early season statistics, which are pretty good by the way.
The man plays the game the right way. He seems to be a genuinely decent human being and a teammate who cares about winning.
In short, he is the opposite of the things many of us dislike about recent Cubs teams.
Sure, the fact ...
Rubber Bawl: Why Can’t The New York Mets Win Series Deciding Games?
Posted: 12th May 2010 by Matt Sherman in MLB
The New York Mets were defeated by the Washington Nationals at Citi Field on Wednesday afternoon by the score of 6-4, thus losing two of their last three and ending their six game home-stand at an even 3-3.
Sure, it was just one series loss. Heck, it was just one game.
But it was the continuation of a rather unsettling trend for the Mets—they have now lost all six of the ...
Boston Red Sox Still in the Race: No Need To Give Up Yet
Posted: 11th May 2010 by Aaron Torres in MLB
Alright, I'm finally ready to talk some baseball. Not that I haven't been paying attention, quite the opposite actually. Because of my line of work, I find myself watching more baseball than ever before—on Mondays and Thursdays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, not to mention the nationally televised games on Saturday and Sunday. I see more of Buster Olney and John Kruk then I do of my own family. ...
Pedro Martinez was a better pitcher than Roger Clemens. The basic premise is that the pitcher's job is to prevent the opposition from scoring. Pedro did that better than Roger.
Pedro Became Baseball's Best Pitcher in 1997 Originally signed by Los Angeles as an amateur free agent in 1988, Pedro was a young pitcher with great potential, but the Dodgers wouldn't wait. In one of the ...
Steve Pearce or Jeff Clement: Who Will Be the Pittsburgh Pirates First Baseman?
Posted: 11th May 2010 by Diamond Notes in MLB
On July 22, 2009 the Pittsburgh Pirates traded Adam LaRoche to the Boston Red Sox, opening up the first base position. The next day they called up Steve Pearce and on the 29th they traded Ian Snell and Jack Wilson to the Seattle Mariners for Jeff Clement and Ronny Cedeno, creating a competition at first between the two college superstars.
Jeff Clement was named the everyday first baseman coming out of spring training, but the ...
MLB Featured Columnists’ Poll: A Look at the 2010-11 Free Agent Market
Posted: 11th May 2010 by Lewie Pollis in MLB
Admit it: you've started thinking about next winter's free agent market.
It's nothing to be ashamed about. Baseball's Hot Stove is boiling all year long; it's only natural to be curious about who will sign where.
This week, the Bleacher Report Featured Columnists are here to assure you that you are not alone.
For this survey, I asked each respondent to say how much money and how many years eight big names should ...
New York Mets: Frank Catalanotto DFA’d, Chris Carter Recalled
Posted: 11th May 2010 by Flushing Baseball Daily in MLB
According to Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork , the Mets have designated outfielder/pinch hitter Frank Catalanotto for assignment and have promoted outfielder/first baseman Chris Carter to take his spot on the roster.
Catalanotto, 36, has served primarily as a pinch hitter off the bench, but has had a truly putrid season putting up a .160 batting average, a .192 OBP, and a .200 SLG.
The Mets gave the local guy a chance, he’s ...
Keith Hernandez Video: Mets Great Falls Asleep in the Booth
Posted: 11th May 2010 by Tim Wood in MLB
He's been known to say some crazy things in the Mets booth, which has led to awards and criticism.
Now, the man behind one of sport's most famous mustaches finds himself in the news for all the wrong reasons.
Mets legend and SNY broadcaster Keith Hernandez is a Web sensation thanks to taking a bit of a catnap during an extra-innings game recently.
We have the video, plus a few other tasty ...
Here’s a look at the unheralded players who played well yesterday.
Brennan Boesch, Detroit Tigers Boesch went 2 for 3 with 3 RBIs. He’s hitting .340 with 14 RBIs.
Bronson Arroyo, Cincinnati Reds (pictured) Arroyo, my streaming option from yesterday , gave up 1 run on 5 hits in 7 innings to beat the Pirates and improve to 2-2. He lowered his ERA to 5.36 in the process.
Ivan Rodriguez, Washington ...