I've never been much of the gambling type, never had the cohonais to risk money that I don't have. Besides, whenever I've bet on sports, mainly fantasy football, it was never about winning the money, it was always about bragging rights. I have to admit, when something is riding on a game, whether it's money or pride, it makes the game more exciting, it just does. When I stopped … [Read more...] about Streak for the Cash: Cardinals over Phillies
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Cleveland Indian Shin-Soo Choo’s on-field problems, DUI solved with a hug.
Quick question: Before the season started, who had the Cleveland Indians atop the A.L. Central, leading the league in run differential and seemingly trading back and forth daily with the Philadelphia Phillies for the best record in baseball by mid-May? Yeah, I didn’t think so. Just about everything has been clicking for the Tribe as of late, but amidst the fanfare and joy … [Read more...] about Cleveland Indian Shin-Soo Choo’s on-field problems, DUI solved with a hug.
A Phonetic Transcript of Charlie Manuel’s NLCS Game 6 Post-game Interview
After Saturday’s loss, Ken Rosenthal interviewed everyone’s favorite bumbling great uncle from the South. Charlie’s emotional rambling is transcribed after the break. Hans Hetrick … [Read more...] about A Phonetic Transcript of Charlie Manuel’s NLCS Game 6 Post-game Interview
2010 MLB Mock Draft 2.0 (6-2-10)
With the 2010 MLB draft just five days away, it's time for the second version of its mock up, complete with a few changes big and small. By Jake McCormick … [Read more...] about 2010 MLB Mock Draft 2.0 (6-2-10)
Cabrera’s injury latest symptom for Cleveland “platoonism”
When Cleveland Indians shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera fractured his arm on Monday night, it added injury to injury -- the Tribe suffers from “platoonism.” Look at Cleveland's day-to-day roster and you'll find few regulars taking to the fresh-cut grass every day. And that is a dangerous place to be for the Indians. By Kevin Hunt … [Read more...] about Cabrera’s injury latest symptom for Cleveland “platoonism”
Finally, Your Pitcher is Older Than Ours
By: Melissa S. Wollering As the Milwaukee Brewers get that nervous butterflies-in-the-stomach feeling with the defending National League champions coming to town, there’s one thing the team can take comfort in. Your pitcher is older than ours. Now, Philadelphia Phillies’ Jamie Moyer is no slouch! But he was born in 1962 and that makes the Milwaukee Brewers' pitching … [Read more...] about Finally, Your Pitcher is Older Than Ours