If you thought choosing the four greatest catchers of all-time was difficult, just wait until our next discussion gets going. I could barely narrow my list down to six, and Smitty expressed having considerable difficulty as well. … [Read more...] about Mount Otsego, Part 2
Archives for May 2009
Top 10 Trivial Top 10 Lists
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Don't take the title the wrong way because I love a good top ten list. The more I read, though, the more I see the same ideas mundanely being pushed out just to post. The best lists and rankings are creative, debatable, and pose themselves as a cogent and educated argument. But more and more top ten lists bore me and point out the obvious … [Read more...] about Top 10 Trivial Top 10 Lists
NBA Playoffs: Underachievers and Overachievers
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell The first round has given us one forgettable seven-game series (Hawks-Heat) and one that may be unforgettable (Celtics-Bulls). Through them all, certain players have stood out and gone above and beyond what was expected of them in the first round. These overachievers, if you will, have shown that the bright lights of playoff basketball do not … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: Underachievers and Overachievers
UConn: Cradle of NBA Shooting Guards
By Paul Casey Gotham Survey question: Who are the three best shooting guards currently playing in the NBA? Take your time in answering - there is nor rush. While you are thinking it over, here are a couple of ideas to consider. There are guys who can hit shots, and there are shooters. Guys like Brad Miller can knock down shots from time to time - one cannot … [Read more...] about UConn: Cradle of NBA Shooting Guards
Mount Otsego, Part 1
In the first part of the Pickin' Splinters Baseball Mount Rushmore Series, we'll be discussing what four catchers deserve to be recognized as the best of all-time. … [Read more...] about Mount Otsego, Part 1