Accoring to the AP: Slumping designated hitter Frank Thomas was released Sunday by the Blue Jays, who cut the 19-year veteran one day after he became angry for being taken out of the lineup. General manager J.P. Ricciardi said he […]
Month: April 2008
The Mike Hass question…
Brad Briggs, Inside the Bears , answers a question: Q: What do you know about Mike Hass’ standing with the coaches? He seemed like a real promising rookie last spring and summer but then never got in a regular-season game. […]
A-Rod 100% clean, “Max” found
The New York Daily News reported Saturday morning: In his recent book "Vindicated," Jose Canseco says he introduced Alex Rodriguez in the late 1990s to a shadowy figure named "Max," a Canadian-born trainer and steroid supplier. But in a story […]
Matt Moore shouldn’t worry, NFL Draft won’t hurt chances
The Charlotte Observer website is reporting some interesting news for Matt Moore: Hopes are high within the organization that Jake Delhomme will be better than ever after having Tommy John surgery on his right (throwing) elbow. But it’s not a […]
Seattle looking down, NFL draft trades circle
Courtesy of Thenewstribune.com: Seattle Seahawks general manager Tim Ruskell on Friday said there is a good chance the team will trade down in the April 26-27 draft in order to acquire additional picks. The Seahawks hold the 25th (first round), […]
Nobody asked me but…
It’s that time of the year again. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, the clichés are raining out of the sky like similes in a Jim Murray column. And its the time where I remind you all that, […]
Guest Column: Making an Olympic-sized splash
GUEST COLUMNIST: Jenna Santelli "The Olympics remain the most compelling search for excellence that exists in sport, and maybe in life itself," said former Olympic swimmer from Australia Dawn Fraser. To be an Olympian, I feel, is probably one of […]
Favre’s number to be retired
Had a chance to catch a report from Profootballtalk.com The Green Bay Packers have announced that quarterback Brett Favre’s jersey number, 4, will be retired during Week One’s Monday nighter against the Minnesota Vikings according to Profootballtalk.com. "The season-opening game […]
Miguel Tejada lies about age
The AP out of Philly is reporting that: Houston Astros shortstop Miguel Tejada told the team he’s actually 33, two years older than he’s listed in the club’s media guide and other baseball records after being shown a copy of […]
Rhoderick a Stopper to Watch
Oregon State freshman closer has been named to the Midseason Watch List for the 2008 NCBWA Stopper of the Year. Press release below. NCBWA ANNOUNCES MIDSEASON WATCH LIST FOR THE 2008 STOPPER OF THE YEAR AWARD STARKVILLE, Miss. (NCBWA) – […]