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tron7 has posted 2 links and 527 comments to SportsFilter and no links and 141 comments to the Locker Room.
MMA Fantasy Draft If every fighter in the world was suddenly declared a free agent, what order would they be selected in?
posted on April 21, 2008 - Go to the detail view for this result
Shawne Merriman suspended for steroids. The four game suspension comes less than a week after the news of the Falcon's Matt Lehr and the Lion's Shaun Rogers receiving steroid suspensions.
posted on October 23, 2006 - Go to the detail view for this result
Get Well Soon Write a letter to Barbaro. Follow-up story and link to the Barbaro message board here.
posted on May 25, 2006 - Go to the detail view for this result
The Knicks Shed Some Cap It looks like the Knicks are trying to dig out of the Isaiah Thomas mess by shedding salary. This is not going to help the Knicks' performance this year. When I watched their game against Boston, Jamal Crawford appeared to be the only player interested in playing.
posted by Howard_T at 06:30 PM on November 23
Ask SpoFi: Pitcher-Catcher Signal Systems in Baseball Had a few questions that my Google search didn't quite satisfy, and then realized I was asking in the wrong place....the collected baseball wits of SpoFi would know!
posted by smithers at 04:06 PM on September 10
I pitched up through college ball and still play in summer amateur leagues. The only time we ever really worried about it was in college. Usually the catcher and I would decide on the first, second, or third sign before the game or whenever a runner got to second. If we thought the other team was on to us we'd switch it up inning to inning. One season we used the first sign after a fastball sign(2-1-3=change, 1-1-3=fastball) and another season we would flash signs that meant nothing and the catcher would adjust gear to determine the pitch(mask was fastball, chest protector slider, etc.).
I don't know how different it is in the pro ball though. Now I'm watching the sox/rays game trying to figure out what the guy is going to throw.
posted at 11:17 PM on September 10
Why do you support who you do? Interesting discussion going on in an Ask MetaFilter thread.
posted by terrapin at 04:37 PM on August 22
Brewers/Bucks/Packers* - Geography, I like the teams I live by because that's who everyone is talking about and sports fandom is more fun when other people are excited with you.
Twins/T-wolves - I went to school in the Twin Cities and watched alot of their games and became a fan. These allegiences are fading since all the players I watched and loved(KG, Ortiz, Hunter, Santana) are all gone now. I never could figure out how to like the Vikings though.
Broncos - Elway.
My allegiances seem softer than most sports fans I know. I don't live and die with a team anymore. I feel a little sheepish about it sometimes, like I should care more, but I don't.
* My Packer fandom went into hibernation around the time of Superbowl XXXII.
posted at 01:33 PM on August 22
Rays Walk Hamilton Intentionally with Bases Loaded The Tampa Bay Rays made history Sunday night, walking Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers on purpose with the bases loaded so they could face Marlon Byrd, who struck out to cement a 7-4 Rays win. The intentional walk was the first time in 107 years that an American League player was walked intentionally with the bases full and only the fifth overall since 1900. "You don't pitch to Superman when you have Wonder Woman on deck," said Rays closer Troy Percival.
posted by rcade at 10:57 AM on August 20
So it seems to me that this decision helped them to win the game, therefore it was a good one.
Name that logical fallacy. Even with the poor decision to walk a run in the Rays still had a very good chance to win the game. The fact that the Rays went on to win does not validate the decision.
I agree with Hal's assessment of the decision. They would have at least been better served to pitch to him and try to make him chase something.
posted at 01:23 PM on August 20
Eight. Phelps.
posted by Joey Michaels at 03:56 PM on August 18
As great as Phelps was, Usain Bolt gave me more wow and did it in under 10 seconds. Let's see them race, I want a swimming running combo. Run 100 yards and dive into a pool and swim 100. Make it happen, there are stranger Olympic events.
posted at 01:34 AM on August 18
Using pawns, brawn to nab chess-boxing crown Rarely do brains and brawn come together in this way. A Russian has been crowned world champion in the sport of chess boxing that requires equal skill at moving pawns and throwing punches. The loser said he was simply too punch-drunk to fend off checkmate.
posted by tommytrump at 10:07 PM on July 10
Just wait til Don King gets a hold of it, ruins it, and MMA chess becomes the new hotness.
posted at 04:14 PM on July 10
The Voting Results Are In The fan and player voting has been completed and the All Star rosters have been announced. There is still the Final Vote where fans have the opportunity to choose one final All Star. As usual the results do not come without controversy, with numerous experts weighing in. The team by team breakdown of the All Star rosters can be found here.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 05:41 PM on July 08
Agreed. It's supposed to give people from every market a reason to watch the game, but I really doubt the K.C. fans are overjoyed that [looks at the rosters] Soria is getting to play. I disagree. Through large stretches of my Brewers fanhood this was the only reason for me to watch the all star game. Why not let every team have a player? It's not about having the best players there otherwise Varitek wouldn't be making the trip.
posted at 01:38 PM on July 08
Video: Diamondbacks Catcher Chris Snyder Fractures Left Testicle Although the injury report just says that Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Chris Snyder is on the 15-day DL with a groin injury, the team revealed that he suffered a "left testicular fracture" Monday when hit by a foul ball. "Suspended in the scrotum, a skin pouch below the penis, each testicle is surrounded by the tunica albuginea, a tough, fibrous covering that often takes the hit of trauma to the gland," according to UrologyHealth.Org. "Like the shell of an egg, it can be easily 'fractured' or shattered when confronted by a blunt or violent force." See the video.
posted by rcade at 02:14 PM on July 03
I heard Ueker call this on the radio. "... and Snyder is down and he is in some pain. No trainers coming out. There's only one spot to get hit as a catcher that the trainers don't want to come and help you with... " Or something to that affect. Well, just imagine that with the standard Ueker pauses and humor.
posted at 05:23 PM on July 03
2008 NBA Draft.
Grades and recaps by Chad Ford (ESPN), Marty Burns (CNN/SI), Dan Wetzel (Yahoo Sports), Kelly Dwyer (Yahoo Sports/BDL), and Erich Doerr (DraftExpress).
posted by lilnemo at 04:14 PM on July 02
Did the Spurs already snap up Maggette or was that a rumor? The deal the clippers got for Baron makes the Arenas deal look three shades of ridiculous. I like Gil and I'm glad he got his money, but damn, he better win soon because it's going to be hard to keep a quality team together around that contract
posted at 06:39 PM on July 02
2008 NBA Draft.
Grades and recaps by Chad Ford (ESPN), Marty Burns (CNN/SI), Dan Wetzel (Yahoo Sports), Kelly Dwyer (Yahoo Sports/BDL), and Erich Doerr (DraftExpress).
posted by lilnemo at 04:14 PM on June 30
YYM, is Detroit going to firesale or what? We(bucks) need to ditch some guys and wouldn't mind a few of your bigs.
posted at 06:27 PM on June 30
2008 NBA Draft.
Grades and recaps by Chad Ford (ESPN), Marty Burns (CNN/SI), Dan Wetzel (Yahoo Sports), Kelly Dwyer (Yahoo Sports/BDL), and Erich Doerr (DraftExpress).
posted by lilnemo at 04:14 PM on June 30
Tough call. Arthur was still on the board, but IF the Wiz are bringing Jamison back (and I think they will), I don't see where he gets any burn. It still seems like a big reach. Centers almost always seem like reaches to me, maybe it was just this draft. Hey, what the heck happenned to DeAndre Jordan? I thought he was supposed to be lower lottery and the guy fell out of the first. I like that draft position better if I'm going to take a chance on a center. Who did Arthur ultimately end up with? Memphis? What a ride he had.
posted at 06:26 PM on June 30
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 30
Considering that it's been said over & over on ESPN and sportsradio that since Bonds has been with the Giants, he's been the one cancering and that's not my opinion. Fixed it for you. I'm not saying that Bonds is a cancer, just wondering when it's ok to believe ESPN and sportsradio.
posted at 11:54 AM on June 30
2008 NBA Draft.
Grades and recaps by Chad Ford (ESPN), Marty Burns (CNN/SI), Dan Wetzel (Yahoo Sports), Kelly Dwyer (Yahoo Sports/BDL), and Erich Doerr (DraftExpress).
posted by lilnemo at 04:14 PM on June 27
I liked the Bucks draft. It's a little sad to see Jianlian go(we hardly knew Yi!) but I wasn't 100% sold on the guy and this is a definitive 'we want to win now' move. Hammond has some work to do yet. There are 3 guys I do not expect to be on the roster come opening day; Mo Williams, Charlie V, and Des Mason. It should be a fun summer.
posted at 06:31 PM on June 27
Updated Fantasy Euro 2008 standings I'm a little late on this, but I thought I'd post this before the semifinals start tomorrow. [More Inside]
posted by trox at 11:04 AM on June 25
3-2! Stupid feed. At least I got to see the last one.
posted at 04:33 PM on June 25
Link dump! Inspired by this.
posted by lil_brown_bat at 10:23 AM on June 25
Double KO. I like the ref's reaction. This one's real, btw. Also, where did my link button go?
posted at 04:30 PM on June 25
I'm not so sure this makes the Knicks that much worse. The Knicks lose Crawford who scores but doesn't do much of anything else and they lose Randolph who boards and scores but refuses to play defense. Then again they didn't get much in return. There wasn't much of a reason to keep this team together.
When Ellis returns the Warriors staring lineup is gong to be 4 wings and Biedrins in the middle(The Latvian dragonfly?). I have no idea what is going to happen but it should be interesting.