Man, talk about an exciting few weeks for this Rays fan, last week we trade Delmon, this week Dukes, I never thought I’d see the day, but here’s a quick analysis of the deal:
Same old, same old with Dukes, if he behaves and keeps his pants on and mouth shut and just plays baseball […]
Rays Ship Dukes to D.C.
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Odd and Interesting American League Stats of 2007
December 4th, 2007 · No Comments
Never mind the league leaders. For me, the unusual and sometimes freakish statistics are the most interesting part of baseball’s numbers game.
Every year has a new crop of goofy and fun stats. Here are some of the best from the 2007 American League season.
Lots of Ks in Tampa Bay: Seven Devil Rays position […]
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The Great Glass Ceiling at Opryland
December 4th, 2007 · No Comments
Looking for managers, All-Stars and executives? Find them under the great glass ceiling at Opryland.
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Report: Philadelphia 76ers Fire Billy King & Hire New Jersey Nets’ Ed Stefanski
December 4th, 2007 · No Comments
Something had to give. The 76ers had become irrelevant playing before tiny crowds and losing millions of dollars each season. And that something was King. This is fair. Philadelphia s long-time GM overpaid marginal talent and never had a vision for the club …
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Chemistry Helps Toronto Raptors Overcome Injuries To Andrea Bargnani, Chris Bosh, & T.J. Ford
December 4th, 2007 · No Comments
Chemistry beats talent. It s the motto of every old-school coach who ever stood on a sideline. The Toronto Raptors are validating the Bobby Knights Larry Browns and Sam Mitchells of this world. In the past eighteen months the dinosaurs have become contenders by playing unselfish basketball …
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Time For Pat Riley To Quit Miami Heat’s Front Office & Just Coach?
December 4th, 2007 · No Comments
Questioning a legend is never easy. And Pat Riley has certainly earned his stripes as a coaching legend capturing four NBA Titles over a distinguished career. However Riley s performance as an executive is fair game. Recently the man with the oiled-out dome has drafted poorly overpaid mediocre talent and then traded that mediocre talent […]
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New Jersey Nets & L.A. Lakers Should Re-visit Jason Kidd-Andrew Bynum Trade
December 4th, 2007 · No Comments
New Jersey owner Bruce Ratner rolls deep. The billionaire has shown Vince Carter and Richard Jefferson the money signing his star wings to max contracts. But the buck stops with Jason Kidd-literally. Right now the Nets have little interest in extending Kidd beyond 2010 …
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NFL Playoff Schedule Seen in Season at last Weeks Cowboys, Packers Game
December 4th, 2007 · No Comments
Wish I had an NFL football ticket to the monster match up last Thursday. I am talking about the one that most of country was really pissed off about because they were not able to see it on normal TV. The NFL playoff schedule will more than likely see these two teams, the Cowboys and […]
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