Before Friday’s trade deadline hit, the Indians made one more significant move to bolster their pitching for the future. Unfortunately, Victor Martinez bobblehead night on Saturday will certainly take an emotional toll on fans in Cleveland.
Mark Shapiro fired one more shot into the air during a frenzy-filled trade week…or month. Victor Martinez was sent packing [...]
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Indians Send Emotional Martinez to Red Sox
Written by JeauxBu | July 31, 2009 | Comments Off | Wahoo's on First (Indians)
Jay Cutler on the first day of training camp (Video)
Written by Boomer | July 31, 2009 | Comments Off | Bear Goggles (Bears)
Camp Cutler opened on Friday. Here’s what the man of the hour had to say in this video clip from the Bears website…
Let me try to read between the lines and interpret some of Jay’s comments:
Everyone’s a little rusty… = these receivers aren’t that good…
Guys were in the right spots… = at least Devin [...]
Bills Unveil New Throwbacks…BLD Lists best and worst helmets
Written by Tim Redinger | July 31, 2009 | Comments Off | Bolt Beat (Chargers), BuffaLowdown (Bills), Dawg Pound Daily (Browns), Just Blog Baby (Raiders), NFL, Nice Pick, Cowher (Steelers), The J-E-T Press (Jets)
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The Buffalo Bills took a huge step in the right direction with the release of their away throwback jersey to celebrate their 50th Anniversary. I say it is a step in the right direction because [...]
Friday Night Down on The Farm
Written by Kevin David | July 31, 2009 | Comments Off | District on Deck (Nats)
Living less than 25 miles away from Washington DC has meant I’ve been able to go to a lot of Nationals games but tonight, for the first time, I took advantage of the fact that I live only 3 miles away from the Potomac Nationals, Washington’s Advanced A affiliate. I hadn’t been to a minor [...]
Analyzing the Washburn Trade
Written by Griffin Cooper | July 31, 2009 | Comments Off | SoDo Mojo (Mariners)
As I think everyone knows by now, the Mariners made pretty big trade today, in which they traded veteran lefty starter Jarrod Washburn to the Detroit Tigers for minor league fire-baller Mauricio Robles, and 23 year old starter Lucas French.
What we gave up:
I think by now, most Mariner fans know all there is to know [...]
Pedro Alvarez Show Continues
Written by smitty | July 31, 2009 | Comments Off | Rum Bunter (Pirates)
Pedro Alvarez got news yesterday that he will finish the season in AA. Trying his best to change the mind of the Pirate brass, Alvarez promptly went 3-for-4 and scored a run. Alvarez was hitting in the three hole last night and he is on a .353 tear in his past ten games with 3doubles, a homer, [...]
CLIP OF THE WEEK!
Written by jprovenzo | July 31, 2009 | Comments Off | Predominantly Orange (Broncos)
You never know what you have until it is gone. That is definitely the case with WR Rod Smith. He was not the fastest, not the flashiest, and not the most talented receiver ever in the NFL…but man was he productive…and clutch! He gets his due with our Clip of the Week!
ProngerGate
Written by Paul Pickett | July 31, 2009 | Comments Off | Broad Street Buzz (Flyers)
First of all, I want to thank “Captain Insano” from the FMB for the title idea. Thanks bud.
Marian Hossa’ contract isn’t the only one being scrutinized by the NHL. An NHL source told SportingNews.com that the league is investigating Philadelphia’s 7-year deal with Chris Pronger to see if it circumvented the CBA and [...]
So Far, So Good
Written by Ethan Novak | July 31, 2009 | Comments Off | Ramblin' Fan (Rams)
The St. Louis Rams have had two days of training camp and so far the news has been very positive. Contract disputes are non-existent and there is not a disgruntled player to be found which is always good news. QB Marc Bulger actually reported 24 hours ahead of schedule in order to get [...]
New Orleans Saints: Defense Highlights First Day Of Training Camp
Written by saintoftouchdown | July 31, 2009 | Comments Off | NFL, Who Dat Dish (Saints)
In a welcome change of pace it’s the Saints defense that highlights the first day of camp, not it’s league leading offense.
The talk of the town is how Gregg Williams has his new defense playing with a long absent swagger. He has motivated his unit to play at a feverish pace, clawing at the ball, forcing turnovers and [...]
Pittsburgh ‘Laughingsox’ Beat Natinals
Written by smitty | July 31, 2009 | Comments Off | Rum Bunter (Pirates)
The Pittsburgh Pirates were called laughingstocks by former pitcher Sean Burnett yesterday. It’s ok if you haven’t heard of Burnett. The Pirates simply went out and displayed dazzling defense, pounded the ball all over PNC Park and 23,000+ Pirate faithful got the last laugh as the Pirates won 5-4.
Lastings Milledge was 2-4 with 2RBI in [...]
A’s to Retire Rickey’s #24 on Saturday
Written by Rollie "Catfish" Henderson | July 31, 2009 | Comments Off | Swingin' A's (Athletics)
A’s management plans to retire Rickey Henderson’s number in a pre-game ceremony on Saturday that remains a secret. Bay Area fans should definitely make the trip for this momentous occasion.
Before the second game of a three-game series against the visiting Blue Jays at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, what the A’s hope to be a sellout crowd [...]
10 Possible Replacement Sponsors For Lowe’s Motor Speedway
Written by hopper | July 31, 2009 | Comments Off | NASCAR
By now, I’m sure you have all heard the news. Lowe’s, the home improvement chain and 11-year sponsor of Lowe’s Motor Speedway, does not appear to be interested in extending its contract with the Charlotte race track.
The track, as of now, is expected to revert back to its old name, Charlotte Motor Speedway. That is, [...]
Clippers Let Mike Taylor Go! (& salary cap explanations)
Written by Short White Boy | July 31, 2009 | Comments Off | Fully Clips (Clippers)
Good thing I didn’t choose Mike Taylor as one of my first players to profile on the Clips, ‘cuz he’s gone. In a side note on an ESPN article about the Bucks waiving Bruce Bowen, I found this tiny mention of Taylor (along with others):
Bowen was one of five NBA players waived Friday, joining Boston [...]
Cliff Lee’s First Start As a Phightin Game Thread!
Written by branthoughton | July 31, 2009 | Comments Off | That Balls Outta Here (Phillies)
Here is the link for the thread over in the forum. You can also talk about the game here, in the comments.
Cliff Lee will be making his first start as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies, and he will be opposing Ryan Sadowski of the San Francisco Giants.
Gametime is set for 10:15 pm eastern time.
In [...]
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