Editor’s note: Ehsan is speculating here, and any thought of a trade of this kind would be HIGHLY unlikely. We can dream, but we should all also be realistic. -MJ I woke up this morning and saw Buster Olney’s daily column. Usually I just read through it and move on with my day. However, today one tidbit Olney mentioned really caught my attention. He has been viewed an organizational building block, but he struggled through injuries and slumps in 2011, and there are voices within the franchise asking the question of whether he can be counted on. With Chipper Jones nearing the [...]
Archive | September, 2011
The Atlanta Braves are on drugs, Marlins need to take advantage
Written by Ehsan Kassim | September 30, 2011 | Comments Off | Marlin Maniac (Marlins)
Playoff Predictions
Written by Rick Meegan | September 30, 2011 | Comments Off | BoSox Injection (Red Sox)
Since my pre season pick of the Red Sox beating the Atlanta Braves was clearly off the mark, I thought I would give it another stab. … [visit site to read more]Playoff Predictions – BoSox Injection – BoSox Injection – A Boston Red Sox blog
The Case Against Signing C.J. Wilson
Written by Ben Berkon | September 30, 2011 | Comments Off | Rising Apple (Mets)
With the exception of Mike Pelfrey (4.55 xFIP), the rest of the Mets rotation was pretty darn solid in 2011. Jonathon Niese posted a 3.28 xFIP, R.A. Dickey a 3.95 xFIP, Chris Capuano a 3.67 xFIP, and rookie Dillon Gee a 4.46 xFIP. With Johan Santana hopefully back in the fold next season, a rotation of Santana, Niese, Dickey, Gee, and a free agent would be very respectable. However, given the dearth of good free agent pitchers, C.J. Wilson is far and away the “ace” of free agency. It’s only natural to want to sign “the best,” but one has [...]
Blue Jays Season Review Part 1: Offensive Rankings
Written by Scott Barber | September 30, 2011 | Comments Off | Jays Journal (Blue Jays)
A well balanced approach kept the Blue Jays offense among the games elite in 2011. Yes, I said elite- Just look at the numbers: … [visit site to read more]Blue Jays Season Review Part 1: Offensive Rankings – Jays Journal – Jays Journal – A Toro…
Shanahammer Video, Weekend Street Hockey Club
Written by John Schultz | September 30, 2011 | Comments Off | Blackhawk Up (Blackhawks)
And you can be a cool cat too if you join the SCH gang this weekend
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Cowboys WR Dez Bryant Suffers Setback; Questionable For Sunday
Written by Josh Sanchez | September 30, 2011 | Comments Off | NFL Spin Zone (NFL)
Latest NBA Props
Written by Andrew Melnick | September 30, 2011 | Comments Off | Howard the Dunk (Magic)
How many games will be played by each team in the 2011-2012 NBA Regualar Season? 82 … [visit site to read more]Latest NBA Props – Howard the Dunk – Howard the Dunk – An Orlando Magic Blog
Hulk Hogan Lands A New Gig – Details Inside
Written by chicknwings | September 30, 2011 | Comments Off | Daily DDT (Wrestling)
The following press release was sent out today:WRESTLING GIANT, TERRY BOLLEA, AKA HULK HOGAN INKS DEAL WITH SPORTS NUTRITIONAL INNOVATIONS, INC.DELRAY BEACH, FL – Hulk Hogan, known worldwide as one of the greatest … [visit site to read more]Hul…
‘I Suck at Life’ + new postseason predictions
Written by Andrew Corselli | September 30, 2011 | Comments Off | Yanks Go Yard (Yankees)
Prior to the season, I made some predictions about how the season would pan out. It ain’t pretty. I should have taken John Sterling’s advice. Anyway, check out how wrong I was and see me make an ass out of myself again as I predict how the …
Matt Hardy Forced Into Rehab?
Written by chicknwings | September 30, 2011 | Comments Off | Daily DDT (Wrestling)
Source: The PilotMatt Hardy entered a WWE-sponsored rehab program last Wednesday after his home was raided on September 14th. Hardy’s girlfriend, Rebecca ‘Reby Sky’ Reyes, made a 911 call and told dispatchers that Matt was “stru…
Cowboys vs. Lions Preview: 5 Things to Watch For on Defense
Written by C. Joseph Wright | September 30, 2011 | Comments Off | The Landry Hat (Cowboys)
Can the Cowboys be the first to hold him to less than 2 TDs? 1. Can the secondary stop contain Calvin Johnson? Johnson is one of the better receivers in the game; he has 6 TD’s already this season. When the two teams met last season, Johnson had six receptions for less than 50 yards and 1 TD. Shaun Hill was the QB during that game. At 6’5” and 235 pounds, Johnson presents the same problems as Plaxico in week 1, except that Johnson is a way better receiver. Both Newman and Jenkins are 5’10”; both are at least 30 [...]
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Montreal Canadiens Return 2 to Junior, 1 to AHL
Written by Steven Ellis | September 30, 2011 | Comments Off | A Winning Hab-it (Canadiens)
Preseason Preview: Oilers @ Wild
Written by Jeffrey Chapman | September 30, 2011 | Comments Off | Oil on Whyte (Oilers)
Edmonton Oilers @ Minnesota Wild30 SEP 2011 – 6 PM MDTLines and some super important bulletin board material after the jump … [visit site to read more]Preseason Preview: Oilers @ Wild – Oil On Whyte – Oil On Whyte – An Edmonton Oilers blog
The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of: Zach McAllister
Written by Nathaniel Stoltz | September 30, 2011 | Comments Off | Seedlings to Stars (Minor Leagues)
Many popular opinions of pitching prospects are formed from general scouting reports. While these reports are invaluable resources, they can’t always be trusted. Hundreds of minor league hurlers are credited with “mid-90′s velocity,” but very few MLB starters actually have that grade of heat, for example. It’s incredibly frustrating to hear about a pitcher with “a mid-90′s heater and plus curve,” only to have him come up to the big leagues and show a fastball that averages 90.5 mph and a slider. When a pitcher come up to the majors, we can finally get a foolproof reading on what exactly [...]
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Maloof’s Should Be Embarassed By Sister Adrienne
Written by Bryan R | September 30, 2011 | Comments Off | A Royal Pain (Kings)
It wasn’t that long ago that the Maloof family could do no wrong. They, themselves, were an extension from the purple and black product on the floor. They were universally loved by the fans and community (for the most part). Sure, there were always little oddities that made you raise a ‘brow, but you looked past that – I mean, they were the Maloof’s – we loved them. But then like a wavering relationship, rumors of infidelity surfaced. Ah well, we said – it’s not true. Many want what we have – it’s just other cities attempting to pry it [...]
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