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Barry Bonds offers to play for free.
My opinion on Bonds is no secret, however I noticed this tidbit in the paper yesterday and have been meaning to post about it. Barry Bonds' agent has offered his services to all 30 teams, at a pro-rated salary of the league minimum (at this point, about $200,000 total), even offering to play for free by donating that salary to buying tickets for the game; his trial date isn't until next March, so he would not be prevented from playing.
Despite this, apparently Barry's agent has received no interest, bolstering claims that the league is colluding to prevent him being hired.
posted by Hal Incandenza at 09:32 PM on June 28
NASCAR Rookie Survives Unbelievable Crash NASCAR Sprint Cup rookie Michael McDowell tested the new safety features in the Car of Tomorrow yesterday during qualifying at Texas Motor Speedway, slamming into a Steel and Foam Energy Reduction (SAFER) barrier at more than 100 mph and rolling eight times (see the video). "That was the hardest hit I think I've ever seen anybody take," driver Tony Stewart said.
posted by rcade at 11:37 AM on April 05
I would like to add to this post by raising the question as whether or not McDowell is ready to be running in the sprint cup series. We hear vets like Gordon, Dale Jr. along with many others talking about how hard the COT is to handle. I remember Dale Sr. saying that a driver needed to drive 3 seasons in the Nationwide series before graduating into the sprint side of the competition. Yes he looked good in the ARCA series, but jumping from ARCA to Sprint cup is a hell of a leap. I'm very happy he came out of the wreck unschaved, but I wonder if Michael Waltrip has jumped the gun a bit with this kid.
posted at 02:43 PM on April 05
NASCAR Rookie Survives Unbelievable Crash NASCAR Sprint Cup rookie Michael McDowell tested the new safety features in the Car of Tomorrow yesterday during qualifying at Texas Motor Speedway, slamming into a Steel and Foam Energy Reduction (SAFER) barrier at more than 100 mph and rolling eight times (see the video). "That was the hardest hit I think I've ever seen anybody take," driver Tony Stewart said.
posted by rcade at 11:37 AM on April 05
Great post coach. I had seen it on ESPN yesterday, and crindged as I watched. The way the 00 went into the wall reminded me of the way the 3 car hit the wall at Daytona for it's last race. Although similar in it's angle of impact with the wall, this wreck was certainly much more violent. I think I heard the comment that it was about 18 g's at impact. There is little doubt in my mind that had this happened in the years prior to the safer barrier and the COT, this driver would have not walked as McDowell did. And I as you coach, look forward to a couple of very fast races at Texas this weekend without any more incidents like this one.
posted at 02:17 PM on April 05
What Part Of "Spring Training" Don't You Guys Get? Spikes go high and benches clear between the Yanks and Rays. To paraphrase, Man, we talkin' practice here! With nifty spikes-to-crotch photo action!
posted by The_Black_Hand at 04:00 PM on March 14
Spring training is usually very uneventfull. When an episode like this happens it gives us all something to talk about. I was hoping that Billy Cristal would come running out and bitch slap Gomes. Now that would have been entertainment.
posted at 07:01 AM on March 14
PGA Tour player Tripp Isenhour faces criminal charges for killing hawk It wasn't an accident, but it was with a hit golf ball. How many strokes off for killing a migratory bird?
posted by irunfromclones at 07:15 PM on March 07
Sorry, 15 hundred not 15 grand. Anyhow, he pays the fine and moves on. Bad boy.
posted at 07:37 AM on March 07
Carl Edwards Heavily Penalized For Cheating, But Doesn't Have To Forfeit Vegas Win. Wait, what?
posted by The_Black_Hand at 09:43 AM on March 07
Other teams have been penalized for the oil tank case cover simply being loose. The absence of the cover certainly suggest that it wasn't tight. Roush Fenway president Geoff Smith however states "It's a tough business for any race team to have to pledge $100,000, 100 points and a six-race crew chief suspension as an indemnity payment to NASCAR against a promise forced from us by NASCAR that no bolt will ever fail its purpose under race conditions." Yeah right, a failed bolt that happens to give you 10% more downforce. NASCAR did the right thing, except they should have given the guy who finished second the 10 points awarded to the winner.
posted at 07:34 AM on March 07
PGA Tour player Tripp Isenhour faces criminal charges for killing hawk It wasn't an accident, but it was with a hit golf ball. How many strokes off for killing a migratory bird?
posted by irunfromclones at 07:15 PM on March 07
"charged Wednesday with cruelty to animals and killing a migratory bird, misdemeanors that carry a maximum penalty of 14 months in jail and $1,500 in fines." Rcade hit the nail on the head, plus this hawk becomes a martyr for his kind. The hawk and the county get the last laugh. The 15 grand will contribute to habitat sustainment for many other hawks and the court cost and community service contributes to the county. So...lets move the fuck on and talk about sports.
posted at 07:12 AM on March 07
NBA players' financial security no slam dunk A statistic was cited during the meeting that startled some of the hoopsters. It was said that 60% of retired N.B.A. players go broke 5 years after their cheques stop arriving.
posted by tommytrump at 02:04 PM on January 31
If MLB cared more for thier players, the steriod problem would not be what it is today. Just let me get mine, the hell with he who helps get me there. I guess careing doesn't sell tickets.
posted at 06:11 PM on January 31
NBA players' financial security no slam dunk A statistic was cited during the meeting that startled some of the hoopsters. It was said that 60% of retired N.B.A. players go broke 5 years after their cheques stop arriving.
posted by tommytrump at 02:04 PM on January 31
You are missing my point familyman. I've said the players have ownership in the dilema. "Common sense and honest advocates are sometimes in short supply in NBA circles, but they do exist" Look at the ages of these guys. Even educated young people make mistakes. Why don't they make more of an effort in making available these honest advocates. They seem to be making a statement here. But it comes a little late don't you think. If I'm an employer, I feel certain resposibility for my employees. Sure, you can't make them do right, but you can provide more outlets that can help guide them. I'm just saying that they have not done enough, and I think that it's no secret that they simply don't care as much as they should.
posted at 05:55 PM on January 31
NBA players' financial security no slam dunk A statistic was cited during the meeting that startled some of the hoopsters. It was said that 60% of retired N.B.A. players go broke 5 years after their cheques stop arriving.
posted by tommytrump at 02:04 PM on January 31
Common sense and honest advocates are sometimes in short supply in NBA circles, but they do exist. I have had a very hard time getting my 21 year old to keep with the little budget I've set up for him while attending college. Sure, you can't spend it if you don't have it. But now days, the damn banks will send college kids a credit card with a 2000 dollar limit, knowing full well that if the kid that's in college doesn't pay, the parents will have to step in if they want to preserve their child's credit. Everywhere you turn; there are vultures out there that prey on people of all financial backgrounds, from check cashing and rent to own to 100,000.00 for filing tax returns for rich athletes. My kid fell prey, but now knows the scheme. He's had to learn the hard way that it all catches up with you. He has learned the value of accepting the guidance of honest advocates, in this case, his parents. My point is that when you are talking about young adults and their early attempt at handling finances, they are very vulnerable. I'll acknowledge that the player have ownership in their financial woes, but the NBA and other professional sports leagues have shown that they don't really care about their athletes by not doing more than they have in an effort to counsel their players when it comes to their finances. I hope the NBA is proud of these statistics.
posted at 05:26 PM on January 31
How soccer explains the US elections. Hillary (Hillisco is her Brazilian soccer name) would win by a mile. Soccer cred includes playing on her high school varsity team, and soccer team-named daughter Chelsea also playing soccer. Highlights include pic of Bill Clinton (Clintosa!) playing soccer with Pele, and video of Chuck Norris, greatest soccer player in the world.
posted by worldcup2002 at 06:16 PM on January 30
What the hell??
posted at 08:48 PM on January 30
All too perfect Tom Brady the pimp and the Patriots quest for perfection will be realized.
posted by Scars at 04:28 PM on January 27
All too perfect The Patriots winning the Super Bowl would not be the way I'd define the perfect season. To me, perfect would have been the Redskins somehow getting to the big game to play against them, and beating the Patriots. A cooler filled with cold beer, good friends and big time Patriot fans watching the game with me. Oh, and by the way.....betting on the skins and winning. Now to me, that's perfection! Well, I know this is probably more of a perfect hallucination. You've got to hand it to the Pat's though. They already are, win or loose, one of the greatest teams of all time. But come on folks.... haven't we all heard the phrase before? "Nobody's perfect"
posted at 11:23 AM on January 27
Tom Brady Wearing Walking Cast The Patriots quarterback was spotted leaving a New York apartment Monday wearing a walking cast on his right foot, as shown in photos and a video on TMZ.Com. Brady's 124 consecutive starts at QB are the third longest streak in NFL history.
posted by rcade at 12:13 AM on January 22
"but he was sitting that way even BEFORE the first interception" Thanks for chiming in MAYANKEE. I wasn't sure about the timing of what I saw. He didn't seem to be sick to me, but rather seemed to act as if he WAS in pain, but attempting to hide it. If he were sick or "under the weather", I feel it would have been more noticable in is post game press confrence. And as you said, he wasn't in a celebrating mood after big plays. You would think that as big as this game was, he'd be a lot more pumped about the game situation. Like I said, I think there is more to come on this story.
posted at 08:49 PM on January 22
Tom Brady Wearing Walking Cast The Patriots quarterback was spotted leaving a New York apartment Monday wearing a walking cast on his right foot, as shown in photos and a video on TMZ.Com. Brady's 124 consecutive starts at QB are the third longest streak in NFL history.
posted by rcade at 12:13 AM on January 22
I wondered if anyone else noticed Brady on the bench with his head hung down as if something was bothering him. I thought perhaps the three interceptions he had just thrown was the problem. I guess the sack by Olshansky and Cooper may have contributed to a foot injury. It matters not. I believe that there is no way in hell that Brady misses his 127th consecutive start. Just stay tuned. I'm sure this will continue to be in the news leading up to the Super Bowl.
posted at 01:45 PM on January 22
Inside Man: A Bronx Tale Bronx Banter's Alex Belth profiles Ray Negron. His life in baseball began in 1973, when Steinbrenner himself caught the teenager spray painting an "NY" logo on the outside of the Stadium and gave him a job as a bat boy. "Negron has done everything from shine the players' shoes and collect their dirty jockstraps, to bring them food from their favorite restaurants and park their cars. He has been an agent, an actor, an advisor, and a liaison; a confidant, a sounding board and a whipping boy to some of the biggest egos in the game. He is whatever he needs to be." [parts two, three, & four]
posted by goddam at 11:25 PM on January 19
Wow. This is the kind of story that touches your heart. Here is a man that didn't have a job title or an office, but after reading this article you get the feeling that his role has been a major one in contributing to the success that the Yankees have enjoyed. The American dream realized. You have to tip your hat to this guy. Why couldn't he have gotten caught painting a pair of sox on the green monster!
posted at 03:22 PM on January 19
Well said Bx. From the Babe's boozing to Bradsaw's babbling, and I bet Bo knows too. And I'll bet that Pete....well, maybe I shouldn't. All of this hollier than thou stuff makes me sick. And oh by the way, I'm sure all the fans of baseball are saints. Who are we to judge one way or the other. I don't like Bonds any more that the next guy, but would I pay to see him play? Not unles you think my cable connection is free. I'd tune in all the same. Look at the story of Josh Hamilton. It took some forgiving and forgetting to let him shine "and boy is he ever shining". And if we think that Bonds is the only prick in locker rooms and clubhouses we are sadly mistaken. I'm sure there is a general manager somewhere out there that would take a chance on Bonds. But I get the feeling that MLB has unofficially made it taboo. It's a damned shame!