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| Name: | Bill Minott |
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| Member since: | December 14, 2005 |
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Kerry Wood and Cubs Parting Ways The Cubs all but said goodbye to their closer Thursday, announcing they wouldn't give him a multiyear contract and wishing him well in his free agency endeavors. He's about to become a much richer man.
posted by bluesdog at 01:30 AM on November 14
"Paul Newman says goodbye to his GT1 Corvette - Legendary petrolhead Paul Newman took his GT1 Corvette out for a few laps earlier this month as he said goodbye to one of his greatest loves. The actor and former driver is terminally ill with lung cancer and is believed to have just weeks to live."
posted by mr_crash_davis at 11:15 PM on August 31
The day Reg Dunlop dies will be a very sad day indeed. He will be missed.
posted at 11:26 AM on August 31
An Open Letter From Roger Ebert To Jay Mariotti Mariotti is an easy target at the best of times, but his abrupt departure from the Chicago Sun-Times, right after they paid his way to China for the Olympics, left his most distinguished now-former colleague more than a little out of joint. And no one writes a screw-you letter like Roger Ebert.
posted by chicobangs at 05:11 PM on August 28
Jay Mariotti has been absolutely ripping Ozzie Guillen and the White Sox the past couple years. The worst thing is, he NEVER shows up in the clubhouse to face those he rips on a daily basis. So I say as Ebert so eloquently stated "Don't let the door hit you in the ass".
posted at 06:55 PM on August 28
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 29
Would love to see the White Sox take a chance on Bonds. Jim Thome is just not ripping the ball anymore and the Sox have a legit opportunity to go deep in postseason play.
posted at 02:45 PM on June 29
D'Antoni accepts Knicks' offer Mike D'Antoni is set to become coach of the New York Knicks, bringing his entertaining offensive style from the Phoenix Suns to a team coming off one of the worst seasons in its history. Can he make the Knicks contenders again?
posted by brainofdtrain at 04:48 PM on May 12
It's hard to fly without the right birds. D'Antoni is now the 3rd highest paid coach in the NBA with the absolute worst talent and worst attitudes of any players in the league. Good luck, Mike. Greed is good, right?
posted at 01:38 PM on May 12
Maple Bats: One of Baseball's Most Dangerous Weapons About two or three times a game. players swinging bats made of maple wood end up with kindling in their hands while the barrel – blunt and thick on one end, splintered and sharp on the other – flies every which direction. "Someone's going to die at a baseball stadium soon," writes Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports. "Might be a player. Could be an umpire. Possibly even a fan. It almost was a coach."
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 11:31 AM on May 12
Good case in point came during yesterday's Sox-Mariners game. Jim Thome hit a ball towards the shortstop, the barrel of his bat went flying at and just barely missed the pitcher. The pitcher had turned to his right to possibly field the ball and never saw his potential death approaching from the left. Even my father-in-law yelled "Damn !" and he can barely see anymore. Someone is going to die or be seriously injured very soon unless something is done.
posted at 01:33 PM on May 12
Gibby’s 1.12 ERA: 40 years later. Hold teams down he did, unlike any other modern pitcher before and since. This season is the 40th anniversary of Gibson's 1.12 earned-run average, a number that defied logic and led to a rule change that altered how the game is played.
posted by BoKnows at 10:17 AM on March 28
As a Cardinal fan, I of course loved to see him pitch. It was, however, very sad to see him in the mid 70's when his skills were diminishing. I cannot think of another player who took over a World Series the way he did in '64 and '67, talk about performing well under pressure.
posted at 09:51 AM on March 28
Cavs Acquire Ben Wallace and Wally Alphabet for Playoff Run. Eleven player, three team deal between Cleveland, Chicago and Seattle. TrueHoop's thoughts.
posted by yerfatma at 05:11 PM on February 22
Gee, the Bulls get another shooting guard. Yawn......I guess Ben Gordon is gonna be leaving, just covering their asses.
posted at 08:30 AM on February 22
Curtis Martin Retires. Martin ranks fourth All-Time on the NFL's career rushing list and was the second running back in NFL history to start his career with ten straight 1,000 yard seasons.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 08:25 AM on July 26
Curtis Martin is a class act, no doubt. Also he knows the Jets backfield is in good hands with Thomas Jones.
posted at 10:44 AM on July 26
NBA 1st Round Mock Draft. The Sports Blog Nation decide not to let Chad Ford and Marty Burns have all the fun.
posted by lilnemo at 01:32 PM on June 26
Keep an eye on John Paxson and the Bulls. They need a big man who can score and have #9 and an abundance of young shooting guards. Can you say Pao Gasol ?
posted at 08:09 AM on June 26
Will the Blackhawks raise Kane? With the 2007 NHL draft coming up this weekend, there's no consensus No. 1 pick, although there is plenty of talent to go around. Who do you like, who should your team draft ... and who's the biggest draft bust ever?
posted by wfrazerjr at 09:56 PM on June 20
You want to talk underwhelmed, let's talk 'bout those BlackHawks. This once proud franchise is ignored, especially in Chicago. It has been run (into the ground) by the ownership of Dollar Bill Wirtz and the general incompetence of Bob Pulford. Whomever they draft would be wise to sign no more than a 3 year contract, then get the hell out. You can't tell I'm bitter, can you?
posted at 10:24 PM on June 20
Magic Hire Billy Donovan's Successor The Orlando Magic have hired Stan Van Gundy as their head coach, giving the Miami Heat draft picks as compensation. If Van Gundy has second thoughts tomorrow and returns to his job as a guy the Heat are paying to ride a desk, the team will be coached by mascot Stuff the Magic Dragon.
posted by rcade at 09:09 AM on June 07
Donovan made the right choice. His players actually listen to him now, unlike the multi-millionaire prima donna's he would have coached in Orlando. This will definitely help Florida recruiting knowing he's there for the next 5 years. I tip my hat to you, Billy Donovan for realizing the horror you were in for and for staying where you are successful.
posted at 10:27 AM on June 07
Asante to Pats: See you midseason New England Patriots cornerback Asante Samuel, miffed about being given the franchise tag, is skipping the Pats' first mandatory minicamp. He also says he'll skip the preseason and the first half of the regular season if New England doesn't sweeten its offer. Where do your sympathies lie, and is the franchise tag fair? And tack on any other interesting minicamp news, like this tidbit about the Houston Texans allowing running back Samkon Gado to miss some offseason workouts to study for the MCAT. Gado plans to become a doctor when his football career ends.
posted by wfrazerjr at 10:54 AM on June 05
The Redskins wanted Lance Briggs of the Bears, another franchise player who is pissed. I still there is a small chance of getting that one done, otherwise Briggs has threatened to do the same thing Samuel is. I really do understand why they don't want the franchise tag, what if they get hurt? Then they truly are screwed, never gonna see the guaranteed big $$.
posted at 05:55 PM on June 05
Kerry Wood is such a pussy, he was out for a MONTH with a frickin' blister on his finger. I say Good Riddance, go injure your ribs in some other team's hot tub !!