Category Archives: Headlines
Big blow for Gomes
ESPN: Rays’ Pena out for year with broken fingers The team’s biggest power threat was immediately placed on the 60-day DL, making Los Gomos Extranos an even bigger underdog to Jon’s WonTons.
Traded doesn’t mean dead
ESPN.com: Pirates light candle, vent frustration …On Thursday, at the clubhouse table where McLouth used to play cards with relievers Sean Burnett and Jesse Chavez, a candle bearing McLouth’s uniform No. 13 was lit, along with a photo of him … Continue reading
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Manny’s top 10 excuses for testing positive
The top 10 excuses Manny gave after Ramirez tested positive for a banned substance: 10. “Hey, it’s just Manny being Manny…. wait, what do you mean that only works in Boston?” 9. “When was that mandatory test? Last Thursday? No, … Continue reading
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Mike Rizzo and Manny Acta: You suck
ESPN: Little league set to pay Dukes’ fine Washington Nationals outfielder Elijah Dukeswas fined $500 and benched for being late to Saturday’s home game against Florida. But he won’t pay the fine himself. The Great Falls Little League, where he … Continue reading
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WSJ ‘redefines’ sports coverage thanks to Citi Field
After reading today’s WSJ feature on Opening Day at Citi Field, Paul seeks to recreate the unique editorial process that led up to the article. Continue reading
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Harry Kalas: 1936-2009
Fantasy baseball expert Paul Gammons mourns the loss of Harry Kalas and shares a story on the legendary Phillies broadcaster. Continue reading
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Fantasy pros and cons: Gary Sheffield
Gary Sheffield is owned in more than a third of Yahoo fantasy leagues, but as of Tuesday morning, he’s looking for another major league gig. Paul offers his analysis and gets reaction from Sheffield’s SFB owner.
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If he’s not a HoFer, nobody is
Farewell Curt. It was quite a ride. We’ll see you in Cooperstown.
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Baseball players are all liars
The only one who tells the truth? Jose Canseco. Yahoo Sports: Angels’ Guerrero one year older than previously believed
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