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Yankees Chick :: This is getting to be ridiculous.

February 9th, 2008 · No Comments

As if this whole Mitchell Report/McNamee/Steroids-o-Rama freakfest wasn’t embarrassing and out of control already, now Brian is going after Debbie Clemens as well. Article located *here* . Now, the fact that he held on to medical waste for 7 or…

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Sliding Into Home :: Bedard Trade Finally Completed

February 9th, 2008 · No Comments

This deal had been close to being done for couple weeks and on Friday the deal was finally completed. Erik Bedard goes to the Mariners, and in return the Orioles get Seattle’s top outfielder prospect Adam Jones, left-handed reliever George She…

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San Diego Spotlight :: Ensberg Signs With Yankees

February 9th, 2008 · No Comments

Former Padre Morgan Ensberg has signed a one year deal with the New York Yankees.  He will be paid 1.75 million for the season.  The infielder is expected to compete for time on the opposite side of the diamond from his accustomed position, as the Yanks are in need of first base help but third […]

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Braves-Nation.com :: K.J.

February 9th, 2008 · No Comments

The latest blog on AJC got me started up with how awesome KJ has been for us. So much that i bought an authentic away KJ jersey today. Now that I’ve…

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Diamond in the Rox :: Trends

February 9th, 2008 · No Comments

In 2006, I monitored the average runs scored during the season for Coors Field compared to the entire National League. For the majority of that season the average runs scored at CF was actually lower than that of the NL. This was a big deal, because since the inception of the best hitters’ […]

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If a trade is demanded in New Jersey, does it make a sound?

February 9th, 2008 · No Comments

The Pau Gasol sweepstakes. The Shaq resurrection. Collinsgate. After the dust settles, I’m left asking: Did everyone forget about Jason Kidd?
The most talked about trade, involving Kidd going to Dallas for a ball of mystery meat and Devin Harris going to Portland, was put in a salary cap sleeperhold and is now DOA. […]

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The Phone Call (and Worst of the Night)

February 9th, 2008 · No Comments

Yesterday I mentioned that the story about Shaq’s phone call to Steve Nash gave me chills. That was until monsieur flohtingPoint from Horsetoothed provided the rest of the story:
*phone rings at the Nash residence, as Steve leans back and answers it*
Nash: “Hello?”
Shaq: “Hi Steve, this is The Big Aristotle.”
Nash: “Who?”
Shaq: “You know, The Big Corpulent. […]

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Martin’s 27 Help Kings Halt Jazz’s Winning Streak at 10 Games

February 9th, 2008 · No Comments

Kevin Martin scored 27 points and the Kings pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat Utah 117-104 on Friday night.

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The Dunk Blog: I Have an Idea for Rudy

February 9th, 2008 · No Comments

Since everyone is giving Rudy Gay suggestions for the Sprite Slam Dunk contest, it’s Rob Peterson’s duty as a fan and as a blogger to weigh in on the dunk Rudy should do.

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Mavericks Share the Wealth in Win Over Grizzlies

February 9th, 2008 · No Comments

Dirk Nowitzki scored 21 points while also getting some rest and a lot of help in the Dallas Mavericks’ 92-81 victory Friday night over the Memphis Grizzlies.

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