With the winter meetings in Las Vegas coming to an end this week, there's no question that the Yankees and the Mets stole the show. With each team making two key additions to address their respective areas of greatest need, they virtually assured that there will be a Subway Series in 2009. Alright, let's not get carried away here, but the two clubs from New York were clearly … [Read more...] about Cooking with Chas: Big Apple Second Chances, Vegas Style
Tuesdays with Smitty: Mailbag Edition
It's back folks!! After much convincing by Pickin' Splinters Commissioner Casey - Smitty's mailbag edition is back for another round of questions from our audience. So let's start this out with a bang - oops sorry Plaxico. Let's try giving it a big Texas welcome - oops sorry Pacman. Let's just sit back and enjoy the ride. Here we go: Q. What is bling? And why does having … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: Mailbag Edition
Tuesdays with Smitty: Random thoughts and observations from Thanksgiving Weekend.
Long title to this article - then again this it was a nice long weekend for me. Unfortunately work calls, and I still can't figure out a way to get rich and stay home writing on Pickin' Splinters for a living. Someday... someday. But this weekend was everything it was hyped to be - good food, good company, warm fires at the Edgemere mansion, cold brews and lots of sporting … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: Random thoughts and observations from Thanksgiving Weekend.
Cooking with Chas: What to Do When the Hot Stove Cools Off
Just a month removed from the Philadelphia Phillies' World Series celebration, the pilot light on the hot stove appears to have flickered out. All of the post-season awards have been announced, the Jake Peavy trade rumors have died down, and none of the major free agents seem to be in a hurry to find new homes. So, unless you're interested in more talk about the Mitchell … [Read more...] about Cooking with Chas: What to Do When the Hot Stove Cools Off
Tuesdays with Smitty: The Thanksgiving Edition
Well it is that time of year again. The leaves are gone...or on the ground, snow has made a brief appearance and is close to staying for a couple of months. Football is in full swing as we bear down down on the NFL playoffs and a spot in the BCS. This week brings us together with a favorite combination - turkey and football. Thanksgiving brings us loads of turkey, mashed … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: The Thanksgiving Edition