by Wally By now, EVERYONE knows that Derek Jeter notched his 3,000th hit today with one of his career-best days. 5 hits, a HR which was #3,000, a double and 2 RBI in a 5-4 Yankmee win over Tampa Bay. One of only two players to hit a HR for hit #3,000 (Wade Boggs). Of course, we all know that Jeter is the ONLY Yankmee with 3,000 hits, but did you know that he's the 4th … [Read more...] about MLB Odds and Ends
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Announcing the All-Snub team
by Wally While Mark Buehrle supports teammate Paul Konerko's candidacy for All-Star selection by wearing his "Paul-Star" tee-shirt, Konerko's only chance to make it will be by winning the fans' "Final vote." We'll know late Thursday whether or not the campaign is successful. Regardless, Konerko's snub by the league's brass, namely Ron Washington the AL Manager, really … [Read more...] about Announcing the All-Snub team
Is Verlander the new Ryan Express?
by Wally Every time I catch a glimpse of Detroit's Justin Verlander pitching, I can't help being reminded of Nolan Ryan. What a treat it is to watch him throw a baseball and whiff a batter just about every inning! But it's a combination of things that make me think of the Ryan Express. At 6'5", 225 lbs, he's got about the same build as Ryan. He's got a smooth, yet … [Read more...] about Is Verlander the new Ryan Express?
No Definite End to the NFL Lockout in Sight
By Breanna Jacobs “This is the season to get something done, this is the time to get something done,” Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said. Irsay, of course, was speaking in regard to the NFL’s Collective Bargaining Agreement and lockout. 32 representatives, one from each NFL team, are scheduled to meet today to discuss what has been going on in the talks between the … [Read more...] about No Definite End to the NFL Lockout in Sight
NFL Bad Boys: What They Gonna Do?
By Breanna Jacobs The NFL lock-out has brought the world of professional football to a slow, but staggering, halt. It appears that many NFL players will choose to wait this volatile time out, hoping for a new CBA to be reached. However, another large group of players have decided to switch things up. While some players, such as Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco, decided to dip … [Read more...] about NFL Bad Boys: What They Gonna Do?