It may take more than “positive reinforcement” for Bob Geren to get the A’s back to the playoffs this season. The Oakland A’s offense ‘ among the weaker attacks in the American League all season, but particularly putrid during the team’s season-worst five-game losing streak ‘ awoke Wednesday night. And when I say it woke […]
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After emitting a rather odious waft last season, Tim Hudson’s rebound this year has been one of the bright spots for Atlanta’s rotation. When assessing the 2007 Atlanta Braves, do we focus on the fact that their record is better this season, that they have a fairly strong offense and that, despite a poor, just-completed
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The most valuable fantasy commodity in the desert? Brandon Webb, hands down. Thursday night, I guested on the In the Zona podcast on azsportshub.com, and we had a lively and engaging discussion on all things Diamondbacks. In true southwest style, Matt and Troy grilled me on a variety of topics. All that was missing was
Podcast: Snake Charming Read Post »
Let’s hope the current downtime being given to Michael Barrett, right, will stop him from going squirrelly again. ‘I don’t know what else we can do.’ A grade four student trying to invent time travel? A man trying to cure his wife’s habit of browsing shoes and handbags online? Nope. Those words were uttered by
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Rod Higgins faces a critical summer as the new general manager of the Bobcats. The Charlotte Bobcats are about to announce the hiring of Rod Higgins as their new general manager, a move that will give the fourth-year organization a plethora of decision makers as it seeks to make the improvements necessary to become a
Three in the Key: Charlotte’s Web Read Post »
As fantastic as Carlos Lee has been this season, even he hasn’t be able to shake the Astros out of their nine-game losing streak. You know things are going badly when you have a great chance to end a lengthy losing streak in dramatic fashion, up steps to the plate not only your best hitter,
Astro-nomical Issues Read Post »
Colorado has struggled to find an identity — and a winning record — since Vinny Castilla’s first incarnation as a Rockie with the Blake Street Bombers. Vinny Castilla, Andres Galarraga, Dante Bichette, Larry Walker. Ah yes, the Blake Street Bombers. No, I don’t imagine any of these men are Hall of Fame bound, but they
