tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80623453717152364242024-03-19T13:01:01.961-07:00SPORTS ON ROIDS__________________________ performance enhancing contentAcehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13461124708928200132noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062345371715236424.post-55272233734564095702010-07-10T19:05:00.000-07:002010-07-10T19:09:22.796-07:00LEBRON JAMES COMPLETES HEAT COUP<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsaQ0iHLo31nifuSFH6gg_0b-w8HliF0Opodp3QKw_7wfCm8u0MTNZsIQ3LNFQvw7KZJ3degcxGUa_8roYYi9aSfz-zKUHAHBQnwI5AkHuimLr9zuAkrrFfrv5Wcb3zFNgzgqX5xV4TnQ/s1600/4574e1a67f1280bb3be21fb91b3b22c1-getty-102526428db018_miami_heat_i.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsaQ0iHLo31nifuSFH6gg_0b-w8HliF0Opodp3QKw_7wfCm8u0MTNZsIQ3LNFQvw7KZJ3degcxGUa_8roYYi9aSfz-zKUHAHBQnwI5AkHuimLr9zuAkrrFfrv5Wcb3zFNgzgqX5xV4TnQ/s400/4574e1a67f1280bb3be21fb91b3b22c1-getty-102526428db018_miami_heat_i.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492464595524856786" border="0" /></a>Lebron James has chosen the <a title="miami heat" href="http://www.miamiheat.com/" target="_blank">Heat</a>. Everyone take a deep breath. This is GREAT for the NBA. Sucks for Cleveland. But let’s all remember that this is a BUSINESS First of all, he’s getting about $30 million less by going to Miami. But hey, the guy wants to win and you can’t blame him for that. I cant hate on the guy for leaving and going to the Heat. I do respect him for changing, because I would’ve done the same thing. Who the heck wants to live in Cleveland. I might have chosen New York over Miami just cause I love NYC. But the fans that are burning his jersey in Cleveland need to get a life. Cleveland Owner Dan Gilbert throwing Lebron under the bus is just a bushleague move. 3 hours ago, Gilbert would’ve given his left nut to have Lebron re-sign with the Cavs. Frankly, he still will. Talk about an angry ex-girlfriend. This isn’t war. There was no betrayal, no desertion. Lebron is an ATHLETE, not a soldier. He plays basketball. Gilbert is pissed off because his team just loss 50% of its net worth. I do think that Lebron’s 1 hour special was a slap to Cleveland’s face but at the same time, let me remind you that this is a BUSINESS. He probably got paid big bucks for it, and to be honest with you, the guy’s down $30 mill, so he needs to make it up somewhere. Lebron chose the Heat because he wants to win. That’s what athletes do, win. He is playing with Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh. Their point guard Mario Chalmers is going to be one of the most improved players next year because of these additions. They dumped that bum Jermaine O’Neal and traded away Michael Beasley. Don’t hate Lebron for leaving. You can hate him for quitting on his team during the playoffs. But don’t hate him for going to a better team, better city, better situation. I have a gut feeling that we’re going to hear some dirt on Lebron over the next few days. This kid’s had a super-clean image for the past 7 years. There have to be some skeletons in his closet. And I’m sure someone in the Cleveland organization is gong to leak some stuff out. Stay tuned, this sage is FAR from over. By the way, Jim Nance, worst invterviewer ever.Acehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13461124708928200132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062345371715236424.post-6740910618200962872010-07-06T22:38:00.001-07:002010-07-06T22:47:57.465-07:00NO END TO THE NINTH FOR THE CARDINALS<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsASOHGXVKQ-Y0IUGM7rXjMcWa-xoOIgBNHaLrR8oET9ljHlsWV81x3yonbcXRUrpbbhUjVcVqaJ9sLxCmfZS1NXuIdeLs6S_nG5GESsKO4YGF7Kuq-Hn-jPAO55kfMEuJHd8bSS_pUik/s1600/capt.2cffe6c3b9234a61b568b25dc74f3404-2cffe6c3b9234a61b568b25dc74f3404-0.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsASOHGXVKQ-Y0IUGM7rXjMcWa-xoOIgBNHaLrR8oET9ljHlsWV81x3yonbcXRUrpbbhUjVcVqaJ9sLxCmfZS1NXuIdeLs6S_nG5GESsKO4YGF7Kuq-Hn-jPAO55kfMEuJHd8bSS_pUik/s400/capt.2cffe6c3b9234a61b568b25dc74f3404-2cffe6c3b9234a61b568b25dc74f3404-0.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491036744424307602" border="0" /></a>Talk about a disaster of an inning. The <a href="http://www.coloradorockies.com">Colorado Rockies</a> were down by 6 runs in the 9th inning, at home, against the St. Louis Cardinals. Game over right? WRONG! Believe it or not, the <a href="http://www.stlouiscardinals.com">Cardinals</a> blew this game by allowing 9, that's NINE, runs at the end of the inning to end the game. Let me tell you, the Rockies are hardly an offensive threat. The Rockies and Cards have identical records in their division and are both within striking distance to first. It's going to be a long summer and if the Cardinals don't shore up their pitching, they can kiss the division goodbye, especially the way Cincinnati is playing.Acehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13461124708928200132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062345371715236424.post-26936111703194376222010-07-06T00:38:00.001-07:002010-07-06T00:47:06.530-07:00JAMARCUS RUSSEL: MAKING HEADLINES AGAIN<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVrHkG0g33cfcHqhL4I-H_56QwB7e3rLW3lg4ooNrKpYgO0rV1jCG9SWsEjW-5KSZzPxB-C9FOrHsT4qksf7az7ugI5qZfRXe9hLTWwIgGE_GEfC-QswRiaenS9hA1qKSMW2c5xXypFVs/s1600/capt.393b295d626c4d7f8fda2de5abfec04e-393b295d626c4d7f8fda2de5abfec04e-1.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVrHkG0g33cfcHqhL4I-H_56QwB7e3rLW3lg4ooNrKpYgO0rV1jCG9SWsEjW-5KSZzPxB-C9FOrHsT4qksf7az7ugI5qZfRXe9hLTWwIgGE_GEfC-QswRiaenS9hA1qKSMW2c5xXypFVs/s400/capt.393b295d626c4d7f8fda2de5abfec04e-393b295d626c4d7f8fda2de5abfec04e-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490696330531820834" border="0" /></a>Surprise, surprise, JaMarcus Russell, ex #1 draft pick, ex <a href="http://www.oaklandraiders.com">Oakland Raiders</a> just got charged with possession of a controlled substance. It's not weed or cocaine, it's codeine syrup. I'm not sure why he has this but I'm gonna go out on a limb and say he's addicted to it. Poor Russell, all the talent in the world but no brain. This guy couldn't run the offense in Oakland. With his size and girth, Russell looked to be the next Dante Culpepper, or even Donovan McNabb. But this ain't college baby. This is the big show, where everyone is just a little bit faster, and smarter. Noone can do your homework in the NFL. At least $32 million of his $61 million contract was guaranteed so I'm not feeling too bad for this guy. I wonder if he was smart enough to put some of it away, say for a rainy day like this one? I'm not a gambling man but if I had to bet, I would bet that Russell is soon going to appear on those "where are they now" shows.Acehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13461124708928200132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062345371715236424.post-13048966080853087542010-07-01T19:37:00.001-07:002010-07-01T20:00:58.443-07:00Michael Vick: In the Doghouse Again<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht4ZdFE9J7HyYUpYpSCtqfNnPAVTVsrxceIMxb1cTGUaFsyUUl8MrV40VKZ3GDkGxmftCCTIkl974svG15jGtKEjbLK9EHdFKL6x4zwU11trTdpWqKTA70C8FpFcryrrSKwuyTcQ4TFQY/s1600/20090903_zaf_e47_865-Michael-Vick.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 251px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht4ZdFE9J7HyYUpYpSCtqfNnPAVTVsrxceIMxb1cTGUaFsyUUl8MrV40VKZ3GDkGxmftCCTIkl974svG15jGtKEjbLK9EHdFKL6x4zwU11trTdpWqKTA70C8FpFcryrrSKwuyTcQ4TFQY/s400/20090903_zaf_e47_865-Michael-Vick.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489137926405939954" border="0" /></a>This guy doesn't learn. After being back in the NFL for 1 year, the rush is back on Michael Vick. Vick spent about a year in prison after being indicted for that dog-fighting scandal. Then, he came back to the NFL after Roger Goodell and the <a href="http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com">Philadelphia Eagles</a> took a chance on him. He played sporadically for the Eagles, going 6-13 for 89 yards and 1 TD but looking VERY human. Then, he bitched about how he wanted to be a starting QB somewhere. This past weekend, he turned 30. He celebrated his party with his dogfighting homies. Apparently, 3-4 minutes after he left, shots rung out. The ruckus involved Vick's dog-fighting homies. I'm sick and tired of this. Michael Vick, a superstar that had everything, the NFL gift-wrapped for him, millions and millions at his disposal, needs to be made an example of. Lifetime Ban. That's what I'm voting for. Vick has lied to police in this investigation, and he lied to them in the past. He lied to Goodell. And now, the image of the NFL is taking another hit, one that it can't afford. I'm not sure what the police investigation is going to reveal, but the NFL better make some moves and sack this guy, for good.Acehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13461124708928200132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062345371715236424.post-73854574836735030252010-07-01T19:09:00.000-07:002010-07-01T19:13:36.371-07:00WASHINGTON HITS THE WALL (IN A GOOD WAY, OF COURSE)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfXu0KW87HulIcoDYk94S8oH0_6jwr4IMxYgUuFjupIwJQ6Iq7qM1saUfmqHGpHMxbRG5GI9sbkxAiH_8jm3xpv9-Kx8qbHZh2KjGrAtOgCBAQuK5GB53uzMLw-7o0dWiyjehXaSnqSIg/s1600/r3994606781.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 257px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfXu0KW87HulIcoDYk94S8oH0_6jwr4IMxYgUuFjupIwJQ6Iq7qM1saUfmqHGpHMxbRG5GI9sbkxAiH_8jm3xpv9-Kx8qbHZh2KjGrAtOgCBAQuK5GB53uzMLw-7o0dWiyjehXaSnqSIg/s400/r3994606781.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489125869575185250" border="0" /></a>John Wall is a Wizard... and a spectacular ball player too. Something finally went right for the <a href="http://www.washingtonwizards.com/" target="_blank">Washington Wizards</a>. After a dramatic season with all the Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Critterton debacle, this team, THIS CITY, finally is headed the right way. First, the <a href="http://www.washingtonnationals.com/" target="_blank">Nationals’</a> Stephen Strasburg surpasses all expectations and now Wall. It’s a good time to be living in the nation’s capital. Wall averaged 17 points, 4 rebounds and over 6 assists a game in college. Sure it’s not the NBA, but this kid’s projected to be a star and I’m a believer. I also like the rumors about Washington acquiring Kirk Hinrich from <a href="http://www.chicagobulls.com/" target="_blank">Chicago</a>. This kid’s a true point guard and has that “I hate to lose” attitude. Alongside a scorer like Wall, it would be a smooth transition from Derek Rose. For Chicago, it frees up cap space for the Lebron James sprint about to start in a week. If I’m Washington, I try to move Gilbert Arenas as soon as possible, maybe try to get a big man. I wouldn’t want Arenas and his gangsta bullshit to touch or even be in the same room as Wall. Remember when Portland gave away Zach Randolph after they drafted Greg Oden? Hopefully, we’ll never mention Wall and Oden in the same sentence again.Acehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13461124708928200132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062345371715236424.post-63839705644838105442010-07-01T18:41:00.000-07:002010-07-01T19:06:47.144-07:00NCAA BLITZES USC<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMxRVYHb3jyp_WRLp-9Fd1x-Ca6G3CKKZnm7965v2sJjLFXmmUS3GpXUIgxJSpNVk0ZNlMo-w0kwNuHwT7uLBbMqcyr0jKCSUSdm1rDCDk-Eu_LoTFDzj38FXcZuEGlktYWij2PeMAugA/s1600/07_jhenderson_01.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMxRVYHb3jyp_WRLp-9Fd1x-Ca6G3CKKZnm7965v2sJjLFXmmUS3GpXUIgxJSpNVk0ZNlMo-w0kwNuHwT7uLBbMqcyr0jKCSUSdm1rDCDk-Eu_LoTFDzj38FXcZuEGlktYWij2PeMAugA/s400/07_jhenderson_01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489124349417461618" border="0" /></a>Enjoy this picture, because there will be no more joy in SC for a while. NCAA came down hard on the Trojans, deservedly so. But, I”ve had mixed feelings about this scandal. On the one hand, we all knew something fishy was going on with O.J. Mayo. We knew Mayo was going to play for SC for 1 year to showcase his talent and then take off. We knew this before he even signed with SC. So I think the punishment that USC got, 1 year Big Dance ban was well deserved. I don’t think that they should’ve punished the team after Mayo left. Moving on to Reggie Bush, all Bush had to do is pay back the $300,000 he owed to this f-ing agent that loaned him all that cash and put up his family in a fat house in San Diego. I have no doubt that SC was aware of this. But the fact that Bush delayed in settling the case and still to this day admits no wrongdoing makes me sick. SC got was it deserved with respect to the punishments, but the present athletes are getting burned. The NCAA and the NFL/NBA need to come to some sort of disciplining agreement. These athletes are banging their schools and leaving for the pros and signing million dollar contracts before they get caught and the school and students are left burning in the aftermath. Now this type of “cheating” happens everywhere. Make no mistake that almost every big time college program in this country has some sort of down low shit like this going on. The problem with SC was that they didn’t nip it in the bud. They let it get too big. They made a laughing stock out of the NCAA, especially with their “above the law” attitude. For nearly a decade, SC was on top of the world. Now, SC is begging for only a 1 year bowl ban instead of 2 and only 15 scholarships revoked instead of 30. It’s going to take at least 5 years for USC to recover from the effects of these sanctions. Looks like everyone’s favorite coach Pete Carroll escaped at the right time. He was a great coach, but I guarantee that this guy knew what was going on. Now I have to trash my Reggie Bush jersey. One piece of advice for Bush, no one gives a shit about your opinion, if you’re not going to come clean, shut your mouth.Acehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13461124708928200132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062345371715236424.post-50426351139183788592010-06-30T01:20:00.000-07:002010-06-30T01:36:00.703-07:00Well, Well, Well, Paul Pierce Jumps Ship<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCanPQU1wGJWfEpSf4LFrfgSJQh6HE4pUjfmQQavypaTChPAYgvDRFX1U5LISOW1G0IZoMxmBtQfMHVzVscyxvTaBovU26_Mx7Pp1yYrfj63SVVlOtCcUtOEzAspiSbqCQ4uA-opyKpZc/s1600/610x.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCanPQU1wGJWfEpSf4LFrfgSJQh6HE4pUjfmQQavypaTChPAYgvDRFX1U5LISOW1G0IZoMxmBtQfMHVzVscyxvTaBovU26_Mx7Pp1yYrfj63SVVlOtCcUtOEzAspiSbqCQ4uA-opyKpZc/s320/610x.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488482210217205090" border="0" /></a>What d'you know? Paul Pierce is opting out of the final year of his contract with the <a href="http://www.bostonceltics.com">Boston Celtics</a>, leaving $21.5 million on the table. He's probably doing this to get a long term deal with the Celtics or whoever else will throw him some money. The sad part of it is that Pierce isn't even near the creme of the creme of the crop of the free agent class. With Lebron, Wade, Bosh, Nowitzki, and even Stoudamire, Pierce is gonna have to wait a little before the offer start coming in. I'm not even mentioning the Joe Johnsons of the class. Plus at age 33, Pierce is no spring chicken. I love how this "lifetime" Celtic is jumping ship. After his team look old as shit in the playoffs, I can see Pierce jumping on the King's bandwagon to get a couple of rings before his career ends. I'm gonna love the destruction of the Celtics. As much as I respect Rajon Rondo's game, I would love to see what this kid is gonna do without Pierce, Ray Allen, and the soon to be keeling over Garnett.Acehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13461124708928200132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062345371715236424.post-67541193128308358632010-06-28T00:35:00.001-07:002010-06-28T00:36:31.792-07:00DODGERS BLOW ONE FOR THE AGES<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdXDFoVEP8bnbiE4oPEVTMGJhcWYLwhMxs8HPHE3NGzqkJtY6sUe7Y-SFKGCo_N1aQiKS2JZJLO9S7QsphUkru4P5HSTc3fBpDjzRBUDIh_YjiADA3iD4a5l6IHe9aqfdy6-_MRJ3cWxQ/s1600/i-3.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 273px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdXDFoVEP8bnbiE4oPEVTMGJhcWYLwhMxs8HPHE3NGzqkJtY6sUe7Y-SFKGCo_N1aQiKS2JZJLO9S7QsphUkru4P5HSTc3fBpDjzRBUDIh_YjiADA3iD4a5l6IHe9aqfdy6-_MRJ3cWxQ/s400/i-3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487724948979584994" border="0" /></a>Up 4 runs in the 9th at home, against the <a href="http://www.newyorkyankees.com">NY Yankees</a>, things couldn't have gone worse for the Dodgers. First mistake, manager Joe Torre bring in closer Jonathan Broxton to pitch in a non-save situation, with the <a href="http://www.losangelesdodgers.co">Dodgers</a> up 4. Second mistake, Broxton just pitched a 4 out inning the night before. Third mistake, after the Yanks score 3 and have runners on first and third, ground ball is hit to 1B James Loney. Instead of Loney throwing straight to home, he runs to first then throws to home to get the inningn ending double play. The throw is late, the run scores, the game is tied. 4th mistake, reliever George Sherrill throws a ham down the middle to second baseman Robinson Cano who sends it to the bleachers. By the way, did I tell you that Robinson Cano is leading the league in batting avg., hitting .359. If you think it's just 1 game, think again. This is why the Yankees are the Yankees. This is why the Dodgers are never favored to win the World Series. I think Torre made a couple of emotional decision that cost his team the game. Tough break(S) for the Dodgers, not acceptable for Los Angeles.Acehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13461124708928200132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062345371715236424.post-71099720587979702342010-06-25T18:11:00.000-07:002010-06-25T18:35:18.582-07:00Carlos Zambrano Loses It, AGAIN!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMY9l-7CJNBFoju0y2HAmcsEFov148_gIlGulkmbdHRA6bzfgFdiVYc6HBPS70kSUfTrnhvysnnp-31oWRbEX66l150RTBj7ZE7RXcfFiBOD2SCPq6g4pmPtbk3A0SKlNa-CiUwORpV3E/s1600/i.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 281px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMY9l-7CJNBFoju0y2HAmcsEFov148_gIlGulkmbdHRA6bzfgFdiVYc6HBPS70kSUfTrnhvysnnp-31oWRbEX66l150RTBj7ZE7RXcfFiBOD2SCPq6g4pmPtbk3A0SKlNa-CiUwORpV3E/s400/i.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486889503595042642" border="0" /></a><br />Giving up 4 runs in the first inning to the <a href="http://www.chicagowhitesox.com/">Chicago White Sox</a>, Carlos Zambrano turned the blame to Derek Lee. Of course, why take responsibility when you can throw it on someone else? How many times has this guy flipped his lid? 5 years, $91 million contract sure sounds like a great decision right now. Now he's suspended indefinitely. The Cubs always seem to be running in place. They're 8 1/2 games out of first place. They have 1 guy batting over .300, and he's 32 years old (Marlon Byrd). Alfonso Soriano had been a bust ever since they acquired him. He hasn't hit over .300 for the season since he left the <a href="http://newyorkyankees.com/">Yankees</a>. Their pitching, well, it's suspect at best. I'll give it to Carlos Silva, he's the only pitcher that has more wins than losses. Remember all the hype around the Kerry Wood and Mark Pryor 1-2 punch. Hype. I hate to say it but look what happened to the Rays when they got rid of "sweet" Lou Pineilla. I just don't understand how you can have the 3rd highest payroll in the league behind the Yankees and Red Sox and suck this bad? Blame it on management, blame it on the players they signed. At least I'm not a Chicagoan. It's a shame though, that this b.s. is happening at Wrigley.Acehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13461124708928200132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062345371715236424.post-13398189922409141052010-06-24T21:53:00.000-07:002010-06-24T22:38:33.059-07:00MARLINS COAX BOBBY VALENTINE OUT OF RETIREMENT<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLY1V0f1RR1b4UNh7rgINcMOayDJaEw34S53PLNo5BN1zYbpVTUPFD1_50iT5JjULtwlPGdwiA_aGo1-6YQ92wHD4NjF1XY6V-Cg1Nk6jlGvhq6c0fuJGuXJFPCgAgfLg5p0eQ0Ih00ng/s1600/f4tDKaK0Eor5by2vCBIDScoDo1_400.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 313px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLY1V0f1RR1b4UNh7rgINcMOayDJaEw34S53PLNo5BN1zYbpVTUPFD1_50iT5JjULtwlPGdwiA_aGo1-6YQ92wHD4NjF1XY6V-Cg1Nk6jlGvhq6c0fuJGuXJFPCgAgfLg5p0eQ0Ih00ng/s400/f4tDKaK0Eor5by2vCBIDScoDo1_400.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486580816294413810" border="0" /></a>Looks like Bobby Valentine will be the next head coach of the <a href="http://www.floridamarlins.com/">Florida Marlins</a>. The first thing I think of when I hear Bobby-V's name is an incident he was involved in when he was coaching the <a href="http://www.newyorkmets.com">Mets</a>. He had gotten kicked out of a game and was sent to the locker room, only to return a few minutes later with a "disguise." He apparently thought no one would recognize him in. Valentine turned the Mets into a circus and this blogger actually couldn't stand him. But times have changed. Once he retired and started being an analyst for <a href="http://www.espn.com/">ESPN</a>, Valentine began to reveal his true knowledge and understanding of the game. He went from being a clown to being a well-respected analyst. It's a great move for the Marlins, as Valentine has coached in the division before. They also need a big time coach and Valentine will give them exactly that. 6.5 games out of first, the Marlins have to make a big second half push. Now if only the Marlins could get a new stadium, and some fans...Acehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13461124708928200132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062345371715236424.post-29608366638848622142010-06-23T21:08:00.000-07:002010-06-23T21:33:17.826-07:00BOSTON CHOKES AGAIN<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0X9x63x05benp6XY7-ahXg53Lfd1uONgvUb9qO-OW0EvpBP_5Qk-wr7sCCEc4V3Dj7_dTY9hBcdhdpWt5Vb7IbPeTvDvccWBiGoXthx5ONIfI9iu0sE_dpn3OYjeeYVs3D7FZJ3MShWU/s1600/papelblown.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 258px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0X9x63x05benp6XY7-ahXg53Lfd1uONgvUb9qO-OW0EvpBP_5Qk-wr7sCCEc4V3Dj7_dTY9hBcdhdpWt5Vb7IbPeTvDvccWBiGoXthx5ONIfI9iu0sE_dpn3OYjeeYVs3D7FZJ3MShWU/s400/papelblown.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486193596437688418" border="0" /></a><br />It doesn't get better than this. OK, maybe the <a href="http://www.bostonceltics.com/">Boston Celtics</a> losing to the <a href="http://www.losangeleslakers.com/">Los Angeles Lakers</a> was better but this is pretty close. The <a href="http://www.bostonredsox.com/">Boston Red Sox</a> head into the bottom of the ninth inning against the <a href="http://www.coloradorockies.com/">Colorado Rockies</a> with a 1 run lead. Enter their arrogant, dramatic closer Jonathan Papelbon to seal the deal, known for rubbing it in to opposing batters. Game over, right? WRONG! The Colorado Rockies tagged Pap (as they like to call him) for 3 earned runs, 3 hits, and 2 home runs in just a third of an inning. Oh yeah, the loss and his second blown save of the season too. I'm not just hating on the guy, but this kid has been one of the cockiest S.O.B.s out there. Karma is a bitch and I'm glad the Rockies busted him up. Don't worry Paps, a 3.64 era for a closer ain't that bad...Acehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13461124708928200132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062345371715236424.post-83784063662084412772010-06-21T21:57:00.000-07:002010-06-21T22:23:06.397-07:00LOS ANGELES LAKERS' PARADE TIME<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUiAtWZrDFplVhIwFSkQHBCT6yBCjiYOc-2h6RQ4EtJKAoD2mOmS9NVbxiyklrg02RVSurEH9t6lf_dC_hcBQ2toHHlq4weD2xXcPihka__peF9oDcaLbDRV3T5sZFoSTZa8FrKI21ATo/s1600/capt.1d9afb4a34eb4a6c8ea6aa6d3e82a229-1d9afb4a34eb4a6c8ea6aa6d3e82a229-0.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 344px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUiAtWZrDFplVhIwFSkQHBCT6yBCjiYOc-2h6RQ4EtJKAoD2mOmS9NVbxiyklrg02RVSurEH9t6lf_dC_hcBQ2toHHlq4weD2xXcPihka__peF9oDcaLbDRV3T5sZFoSTZa8FrKI21ATo/s400/capt.1d9afb4a34eb4a6c8ea6aa6d3e82a229-1d9afb4a34eb4a6c8ea6aa6d3e82a229-0.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485462506127437858" border="0" /></a>I know it's been a while for you Bostonians, but this is what you get when you win a championship. Black Mamba T-shirts for sale now I'm guessing?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglBr2QbfCQ6SF1-UJuQ3IqTMYrjOhXCcS2MLvrqFbSv2PtUj2SXoJbXtPK05LjKvp8gVBeZSdMknKW_9H5-OUQLzWt1rA5gtn55LkPIhkii7Awt_VaurC5V5CBtG4hawU9e3-JMK_iF-c/s1600/capt.81609690c142427c8d14452225b401b6-81609690c142427c8d14452225b401b6-0.jpg"><br /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU9Slugt1Bvt9aVdOK83g2WjFpyu6mVm6ST5vlfPgunovM2Z8mxA20rMzIzGCElS1AyJQcAIl0-Y87qVHYLLas-DgvxCDp8If17LEeS93hgfSy1J2xQktXTdVzsBKyA8_RUWU4FfTIApU/s1600/capt.7f1e6cc2f1154e23bf899da1a8dd9f27-7f1e6cc2f1154e23bf899da1a8dd9f27-0.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 273px; height: 344px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU9Slugt1Bvt9aVdOK83g2WjFpyu6mVm6ST5vlfPgunovM2Z8mxA20rMzIzGCElS1AyJQcAIl0-Y87qVHYLLas-DgvxCDp8If17LEeS93hgfSy1J2xQktXTdVzsBKyA8_RUWU4FfTIApU/s400/capt.7f1e6cc2f1154e23bf899da1a8dd9f27-7f1e6cc2f1154e23bf899da1a8dd9f27-0.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485462802775952354" border="0" /></a>That's my dawg D-Fish. Never thought I woudl say that but without Fish, Lakers wouldn't be here today. They'd be doing what the Celtics are, disappearing.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglBr2QbfCQ6SF1-UJuQ3IqTMYrjOhXCcS2MLvrqFbSv2PtUj2SXoJbXtPK05LjKvp8gVBeZSdMknKW_9H5-OUQLzWt1rA5gtn55LkPIhkii7Awt_VaurC5V5CBtG4hawU9e3-JMK_iF-c/s1600/capt.81609690c142427c8d14452225b401b6-81609690c142427c8d14452225b401b6-0.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglBr2QbfCQ6SF1-UJuQ3IqTMYrjOhXCcS2MLvrqFbSv2PtUj2SXoJbXtPK05LjKvp8gVBeZSdMknKW_9H5-OUQLzWt1rA5gtn55LkPIhkii7Awt_VaurC5V5CBtG4hawU9e3-JMK_iF-c/s400/capt.81609690c142427c8d14452225b401b6-81609690c142427c8d14452225b401b6-0.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485463235179851826" border="0" /></a>Couldn't be happier than I am for this guy, Ron Artest. Sure he looked lost most of the time, but then again, who wouldn't in the triangle. Big shots, from a big time player.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSpMevx8Jxx2xw_f0UHoHl3-pNIsiTHG4p5SntbEUHT8esPbGAeCo95IoEtUiRRCpDo17cY-NTC11j8PfImnjSEqYK3nw1UuMjEBX2OrpZca1RBIYvvqX3nMZrAq2bm7W9Kj53yCMntvQ/s1600/r1033079230.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 399px; height: 289px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSpMevx8Jxx2xw_f0UHoHl3-pNIsiTHG4p5SntbEUHT8esPbGAeCo95IoEtUiRRCpDo17cY-NTC11j8PfImnjSEqYK3nw1UuMjEBX2OrpZca1RBIYvvqX3nMZrAq2bm7W9Kj53yCMntvQ/s400/r1033079230.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485463707250462306" border="0" /></a><br />Finally, the real MVP. Sorry Kobe, but this guy is the best big man in the league right now. Without Pau, Lakers don't stand a chance. You better take this guy out to dinner. How about a chance 3-peat, 3-peat, 3-peat!!!Acehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13461124708928200132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062345371715236424.post-62492177867875469672010-06-19T16:59:00.000-07:002010-06-19T18:51:41.794-07:00I AM STEPHEN STRASBURG<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7DhzCDnJiHWjyzwoEjoVY4ZpN7CwFBZu90KZjK9m0Wc6PaVld1wrjlOXmxdxKFCNE__xn_EL7fqL1BfY6iwrE4UhBFT3A1V3JR6ZM07C6RzURqairXAywncMrm5JXR4aAf3nz09ngWd8/s1600/i.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7DhzCDnJiHWjyzwoEjoVY4ZpN7CwFBZu90KZjK9m0Wc6PaVld1wrjlOXmxdxKFCNE__xn_EL7fqL1BfY6iwrE4UhBFT3A1V3JR6ZM07C6RzURqairXAywncMrm5JXR4aAf3nz09ngWd8/s400/i.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484666936385604354" border="0" /></a>I wanted to wait a for a couple of starts before I jumped on the Stephen Strasburg bandwagon. Now I'm driving it. Let's take a look at his numbers after three starts: 2 wins, 0 losses, 1.86 era, and 32 strikeouts. It's too bad he can't pitch every day. Its also too bad that he can't hit either. There were a lot of naysayers before this kid got drafted. No one thought risking a #1 pick on a pitcher was worth it, especially since he's not an everyday player. But the $15.1 million the <a href="http://www.washingtonnationals.com">Nationals</a> signed this kid for was worth every penny. There's a lot to be said about knowing that you are going to win every 5th game. All the Nats need to do now is shore up their offense. There in a tough division with the Phillies, Brave and Mets but having a young cornerstone like Strasburg is something any team would love to build around. Being 6'4, 220 lbs ain't hurting him either.Acehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13461124708928200132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062345371715236424.post-20499675110477438072010-06-19T12:46:00.001-07:002010-06-19T14:18:39.290-07:00HOW BAD ARE THE BALTIMORE ORIOLE?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgAr_XaXmyb-avoNPnFMe71OOKqW6R7PWTX2hzzyMhWhyphenhyphenOxA3vtltYwp0g5Bx7D6k1npeDTJX-9r8u4P0Bim6WHcApRCe-0repXWD7fO5UwkIPzPRAW-GdA4q3eph9MhUkpDmCgDW5SIU/s1600/bagheads.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgAr_XaXmyb-avoNPnFMe71OOKqW6R7PWTX2hzzyMhWhyphenhyphenOxA3vtltYwp0g5Bx7D6k1npeDTJX-9r8u4P0Bim6WHcApRCe-0repXWD7fO5UwkIPzPRAW-GdA4q3eph9MhUkpDmCgDW5SIU/s400/bagheads.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484596050730790898" border="0" /></a>Almost halfway through the season and the <a href="http://www.baltimoreorioles.com">Baltimore Orioles</a> have already thrown in the towel, with an abysmal 18-49 records. 1 guy from their starting roster is batting over .300, and that's barely (Nick Markakis at .303). Not sure what they were thinking in signing Miguel Tejada in the offseason. His best years are behind him. The Dominican went from being regarded one of the best shortstops in the league to not being regarded at all. Steroids, hope it was worth it. And I don't want to hear all this junk about how they're a small market team and don't have the money to compete with the <a href="http://www.newyorkyankees.com">Yanks</a> and the <a href="http://www.bostonredsox.com">Red Sox</a>. They traded for starting pitcher Kevin Milwood (salary $12,000,000) who I think is 0-8 with an era over 5. That's what I want out of my ace. Bad management is where the blame lies. Look at the <a href="http://www.tampabaydevilrays.com">Tampa Bay Devil Rays</a>. They've been sucking for years and with a little patience, smart front office (i.e. Joe Maddon), and a great farm system, the Rays made it to the World Series a few years ago and as of today, sit 1/2 game behind the Yankees in the NL East and roughly 23 games ahead of the Orioles. I'm not saying that I expect the Orioles to win the crown but how about trying to compete? How about staying in contention until the all-star break? This team hasn't had a winning percentage over .500 since 1997. Talk about a post-season drought!!! I feel bad for the fans in Baltimore. There's always the <a href="http://www.baltimoreravens.com">Ravens</a> though.Acehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13461124708928200132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062345371715236424.post-39511523844872087402010-06-19T00:48:00.000-07:002010-06-19T02:51:19.678-07:00REVENGE IS OH SO NOT SWEET<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieXm-aCqBuPZ750LT6zGYC3e7iGrYmvUULu5qZJ3y9S5PcPjEBl_mR1luw61tEzpyt_ChPfrFsDDncebLcGy5JaHefeQ4Hpi2W-Asx6UfU8rQXYKEf84-wNx10mgmTbJpSNzxZKtRRo_U/s1600/i-1.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieXm-aCqBuPZ750LT6zGYC3e7iGrYmvUULu5qZJ3y9S5PcPjEBl_mR1luw61tEzpyt_ChPfrFsDDncebLcGy5JaHefeQ4Hpi2W-Asx6UfU8rQXYKEf84-wNx10mgmTbJpSNzxZKtRRo_U/s400/i-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484391921282862146" border="0" /></a>Less than 1 day after the <a href="http://www.bostonceltics.com/">Celtics</a> handed the NBA Finals to the <a href="http://www.losangeleslakers.com/">Los Angeles Lakers</a>, the <a href="http://www.bostonredsox.com/">Red Sox</a> gave the city of Boston something to live for, in beating the <a href="http://www.losangelesdodgers.com/">Dodgers</a> 10-6 at Fenway. Sure it was just a meaningless game to everyone but at least the folk of Boston got some redemption. I know I would feel better if my team lost a championship and then won a meaningless game the next day. Maybe I'm kicking them when their down but isn't that what sports is all about? Manny Ramirez returning back to Fenway for the first since the Red Sox brass shipped him off but made him look like a greedy superstar. Classy Sox fans booing Manny at his first at bat after he brought them their first title in 86 years. You got 'em back alright. Forget that $45 million dollar contract he signed. This 10-6 gem sure makes you forget about that NBA Championship thingy. Oh well, at least you still have the Patriots.</div>Acehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13461124708928200132noreply@blogger.com0