Can you say, ‘I’ll take it’?
That’s about the best way to summarize Saturday night’s thwomping of the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Blazers didn’t have to do anything particularly special, they didn’t have to do anything particularly well, they just did anything. Throw is some reasonable defense and nice performances from LaMarcus Aldridge and Nic Batum, and [...]
Archive | February, 2010
Blazers 110, Timberwolves 91 Re-Thoughts
Written by Coup | February 28, 2010 | Comments Off | Rip City Project (Blazers)
Weekend This n’ That: Lilly’s Status, Bench, Nady, and More
Written by jordanc | February 28, 2010 | Comments Off | Cubbies Crib (Cubs)
The Cubs are getting ready for their first cactus league game this week, as they host the Oakland Athletics on Thursday. So with that being said, here is the latest from camp.
Ted Lilly is likely going to be placed on the DL by opening day, and it is expected that he is going to miss [...]
Rockets blast Spurs, 109-104, also Spurs vs. Suns preview
Written by Matthew Svoboda | February 28, 2010 | Comments Off | Air Alamo (Spurs)
The Houston Rockets were essentially a 3 man team last night. However, those 3 were good enough to beat the San Antonio Spurs 109-104 last night at Toyota Center.
Luis Scola, Aaron Brooks and Kevin Martin combined for 94 points. George Hill had 26 for the Spurs as San Antonio was unable come all the way [...]
KoK Prospect #14: Johnny Giavotella
Written by Wally Fish | February 28, 2010 | Comments Off | Kings of Kauffman (Royals)
Johnny Giavotella checks in at #14 on the 2010 Kings of Kauffman prospect list.
Who: Johnny Giavotella
DOB: 7/10/1987 Harahan, Louisiana
Position: 2B
Height: 5′8″
Weight: 185
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Acquired: 2008 Draft (2nd round)
Rankings:
~ Baseball America #16
~ Diamond Futures #10
~ Royals Review #14
~ The Royal Tower #13
~ John Sickels C+
~ Scouting Book #11
Stats:
PA
2B
HR
SB
BB
SO
BA
OBP
SLG
2008
Burlington (A)
310
18
4
10
25
34
0.299
0.355
0.421
2009
Wilmington (A+)
561
24
6
26
66
54
0.258
0.351
0.380
On the surface his slash stats [...]
My Up Close and Personal Look at the 2010 Mets
Written by Adam Garnett | February 28, 2010 | Comments Off | Rising Apple (Mets)
Just arrived home in NY after spending a few days covering the Mets in Port St. Lucie for the TV station I work at. I will be posting lengthy reports in the next few days on all that I saw and heard (I have some pix as well). Some good stuff to come. Optimism is [...]
Home Isn’t Sweet Home For Celtics
Written by bpaul | February 28, 2010 | Comments Off | Hardwood Houdini (Celtics)
I assume all of you have heard or said the pharse “home sweet home” at one point during your lives, and usually when you return home it is something to look forward to, correct? Well maybe for some, but not so much for others. So far this year home is the worst place the Boston Celtics [...]
Team Finland vs. Team Slovakia Live Blog!
Written by Wesley | February 28, 2010 | Comments Off | Cardiac Cane (Hurricanes)
10:25pm Almost 3/4ths the way through the first period. Both teams seem cautious and Slovakia is 0-2 on the power play
10:31pm Team Finland heading to their first power play just under 2 minutes left in the opening period, pretty even game so far.
10:32pm Team Finland gets on the board first with slap shot [...]
A-Rod can’t drive
Written by Andrew Corselli | February 28, 2010 | Comments Off | Yanks Go Yard (Yankees)
According to the New York Post (it is from Page 6, so take it for what it’s worth), Alex Rodriguez was involved in a minor crash as he arrived at Spring Training on Thursday. The former goat, driving his $400,000 Maybach, got in a “minor fender bender” while supposedly texting.
Jesus Christ, can this guy ever [...]
Site Issues?
Written by Joe Barnes | February 28, 2010 | Comments Off | The Ebony Bird (Ravens)
Happy Saturday to all, how about that Terps win tonight? This post will be a quick one just because some concerns have come up. I’ve been notified by a few people that certain recent posts have not been showing up when they visit the site. I hadn’t been having any trouble, so I blew off [...]
Miami Heat @ Orlando Magic
Written by Andrew Melnick | February 28, 2010 | Comments Off | Howard the Dunk (Magic)
Everth Cabrera’s Issue
Written by Nathaniel Stoltz | February 28, 2010 | Comments Off | Chicken Friars (Padres)
Everth Cabrera was a revelation as a Rule 5 pick last year, hitting .255/.342/.361 with 25 steals for the Padres, fresh off an underwhelming .760 OPS in Low-A.
He wasn’t a star by any means, but was something of an average shortstop starter. Given his low salary and the extremely low cost at which he was [...]
Celtics Hit Low Point Of The Season With Loss To Nets
Written by bpaul | February 28, 2010 | Comments Off | Hardwood Houdini (Celtics)
New Jersey Nets 104 Boston Celtics 96
TD Garden – Boston, MA
January 27, 2010
Box Score
Boos were raining down onto the parquet floor at the TD Garden today, and for good reason. The Boston Celtics took the floor today against the five-win New Jersey Nets and were expected to grab the easy win in front of the [...]
Hawks owner says that offer to Ilgauskas will be “Very Competitive”
Written by KWillis | February 28, 2010 | Comments Off | Soaring Down South (Hawks)
It has widely been rumored that Hawks owner Michael Gearon Jr keeps tabs on what is being said about his Hawks on message boards and blogs. Perhaps this statement is a direct answer to the Hawks blogosphere’s doubts that any offer would be competitive. While the content of that offer still remains to be seen [...]
Mike Smith and Thomas Dimitroff talk Draft and Free Agency
Written by Kris Willis | February 28, 2010 | Comments Off | Blogging Dirty (Falcons)
D. Orlando Ledbetter has two great interview recaps of Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Mike Smith and General Manager Thomas Dimitroff discussing the evaluations of last years team, preparations for this years draft, and preparations for free agency. These were conducted at this years Scouting Combine.
Here are some bullet points from the Mike Smith interview:
Q: Could [...]
Pistons Fall to Lowly Warriors, Dreadful Season Continues
Written by toasterhands | February 28, 2010 | Comments Off | Life on Dumars (Pistons)
Oh well, at least Pistons don’t have 90 million dollars locked up in mediocre, one dimensional players like Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva
At least Pistons have a point guard to build around
At least their best big man on the roster isn’t past his prime
At least they don’t have a huge jam at two positions
At least their first round pick isn’t getting [...]
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