Year: 2008
Why Ortiz Is The Face Of MLB
What is not to like about Big Papi? He has the great comeback story; from being released by the Twins…
Read more »Preview of the Next Costas Now, 07/16/08
Here’s what you can look forward to when Bob Costas holds his second Town Hall meeting of the year, this…
Read more »Monday Night Linkage
As I was watching ESPN’s coverage of the Home Run Derby through MLB.com, two quick observations. Chris Berman is just…
Read more »The Divorce is Now Final
ESPN If all mommy and daddy do is fight, they probably should find other people. That’s about the best way…
Read more »The Home Run Derby
Today was one of those days where things worked out well for the fans but not so much for ESPN….
Read more »Wolves Updates 7/15
From Charley Walters/Pioneer Press: -Timberwolves rookie Kevin Love was measured at 6 feet, 7 3/4 without shoes at the NBA…
Read more »Summer League: Wolves 74, Mavericks 88
From the Associated Press: Kevin Love had 18 points and a game-high 13 rebounds Monday night in his debut for…
Read more »This will be Jason Varitek’s final year in Boston.
Today is the day of the All-Star Game, and the Red Sox are represented quite well. There is, however, one…
Read more »Titans Position Analysis: Guards
Although the Titans lost both starting guards from last year, Benji Olson by retirement and Jacob Bell in free agency,…
Read more »Right or Wrong?
Jonathan Papelbon feels he should pitch the ninth inning of the All-Star game. Earlier today though, Papelbon has turned that…
Read more »Last Year Was REALLY Bad…
It was so bad it spawned this video, which in itself is very good, but it may have the gayest…
Read more »Hamlin Deal Imminent
With the deadline to sign the franchise tender looming, the latest news has Ken Hamlin’s deal in the final stages…
Read more »West Coast Red Sox
Since this is the Western Home of Red Sox Nation, I thought I would take a moment to salute some…
Read more »The Sox Are Not Going To Trade Youk For Teixeria
Gordon Edes of the Boston Globe said that Theo was throwing around the idea of a deal with the Braves…
Read more »Links of the Day 7/14/08
Beth was kind enough to solve yesterday’s mystery. But since when is the Dugout a team? (or, maybe not) Another…
Read more »Starting Lineups for the All-Star Game
American League Ichiro Suzuki (Mariners)Derek Jeter (Yankees)Josh Hamilton (Rangers)Alex Rodriguez (Yankees)Manny Ramirez (Red Sox)Milton Bradley (Rangers)Kevin Youkilis (Red Sox)Joe Mauer…
Read more »Primetime & Late Night Viewing Picks
MLBHome Run Derby – ESPN, 8 p.m. EntertainmentTop Gear – BBC America, 8 p.m.China’s Stolen Children – HBO, 9 p.m.Earth:…
Read more »Monday Links
As we get ready for the All-Star Game tomorrow, let’s give you some links. Newsday’s Neil Best, back from vacation,…
Read more »LIGHT UP THE BRONX
Trio of Pitchers Represent Halos in All-Star GameBy Adam Dodge – Angelswin.com Senior Writer The All-Star break is once again…
Read more »Jerry Remy on Coco
I asked Jerry Remy what he thought about the Sox longterm plans for Coco, here is his response: “I have…
Read more »7/14: Home Run Derby Thread
July 14 2008 HOME RUN DERBY 2008 Yankee Stadium (Bronx, NY) 8:00 PM EDT, ESPN LF Ryan Braun (MIL) 1B…
Read more »BLOGPOLL: A.L. Awards 7/14
Each week, I am participating in the 2008 MLB Blog Poll at RotoJunkie.com. Below are my current votes for the…
Read more »Passion Season Ends With Loss To Force
Unfortunately, the Passion season came to an end in the Conference Championship game over the weekend. I’ll let longtime reader…
Read more »Oregon Suffers Tough Summer Loss
Yes, we generally like to poke fun at our Oregon “friends”. But not today. Today, a big-time hat tip to…
Read more »What would you do?
OK, here’s the deal….I just scored a pair of tickets to Ohio State-Illinois on November 15th. I paid 200 bucks…
Read more »Dumbass Hank Hides From The Yankees
When asked why he hasn’t been to Yankee Stadium since opening day, Hank Steinbrenner told USA Today the following: “I…
Read more »BREAKING NEWS: Billy Packer Out at CBS
Kudos to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald for breaking the news that Billy Packer will not return to CBS…
Read more »Summer league: Wolves vs Dallas
The Wolves open their Las Vegas summer league schedule against Dallas tonight at 9pm CST. Viewing the game:…
Read more »Links
I’m still traveling and now working on a pretty big piece for the site, so I’m just throwing up links…
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