Monthly Archives: December 2008
Artificial Turf: Oblivion’s Edge
The NFL season, despite being only 16 regular season games in 17 weeks is definitely not short. Not to fans, not to the brass, and certainly not to the players. You go from grueling camps, try-outs and pre-season, through the … Continue reading
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Update: Angels Pull Teixeira Offer from Table.
According to our friends at Extra Bases, the Angels have pulled their offer to Mark Teixeira from the table. The offer, thought to be 8 years and $160 Million, was taken out of play by Angles owner Arte Moreno. … Continue reading
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Old Style Garden Parties.
The Celtics are world champs, on a winning streak of historic proportions, setting a franchise record for best start. The Bruins are in first place, scoring goals in bunches and winning their last thirteen at home (after their 4-2 win … Continue reading
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Henry Calls a Bluff
No, it’s not the new children’s book for the kids of obsessive poker players, it’s what John Henry was doing last night at 10:45 when he sent an email to varoius media outlets. ”We met with Mr. Teixeira and were very … Continue reading
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Through The Wire
Rivalry?! What rivalry? Not to downplay a spectacular game but that term irks me a bit when it’s used to boost network ratings. As noted by now commentator Mark Jackson and echoed by Kevin Garnett (see Settle Down Hawks) … Continue reading
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MMMMMMM…. Meaty: Week 16 Picks
For Serious: Meat Scented Body Spray Favorite Spread Dog Done SMC ABA Indy -6 At Jack INDY INDY INDY At Dallas -4 Baltimore BAL DAL DAL Pittsburgh -2 At Tenn TEN PIT PIT Miami -4 At … Continue reading
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Settle Down Hawks………
It seems the Atlanta Hawks believe that there is a rivalry brewing between their very good up and coming team and the Defending Champs. Last night’s 88-85 Celtics win was a good effort, but………… “This is not a rivalry,” … Continue reading
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No News is….. Boring.
The overall theme of this off season for the Boston Red Sox so far has been boredom. They have not solved their catcher problem, added another bat to protect Papi and Youk in the lineup or found a guy to … Continue reading
Update: Sox extend offer to Teixeira
The Hanging Sox have reportedly offered free-agent Mark Teixeira an 8 year deal. The Ballpark prediction is that Teixeira will sign with the Sox for 8 years and $184 Million. He will leave money on the table in Baltimore and Washington … Continue reading
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Shenanigans and other news.
Auburn University doesn’t care about black people. The big controversy this week is a result of the hiring of Gene Chizik, formerly of Iowa State, as the new head coach of the Auburn Tigers Football team. First of all, Tommy … Continue reading
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