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, that can’t be right. I didn’t even show up that day!”

8. “Huh? Since when are Cocoa Puffs a banned substance?”
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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 was speaking prior to the game, says it will pay it for him after a fund-raising effort, according to the Washington Post.

The real reason he got fined is because the Nationals weren’t involved with his appearance and hence didn’t get the positive PR bounce. Now they all look like morons. Good work.

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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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Gammons one on one: Jack’s Survivors

Paul conducted an email interview with 2008 SearchFantasyBaseball champion Jack’s Survivors prior to the start of the 2009 season, but (like a bonehead) forgot to post it. So here it is for your belated reading pleasure. Continue reading

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Diamond Notes: MimoSox smell sweet after week one

The MimoSox and Girl top the early season SFB standings. Paul offers his observations and highlights some of this week’s notable league transactions. Continue reading

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Harry Kalas: 1936-2009

Now that Harry Kalas is gone, NFL Films might as well fold up shop. It just won’t be the same. Here’s a quick story. Continue reading

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Fantasy pros and cons: Girl 2009 preview

Like a marathon runner stumbling toward the finish, Paul finally breaks the tape in his 12-part 2009 preview series, concluding with a look at the title chances of nolovelost4NYY*girl. Continue reading

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Fantasy pros and cons: Boli and Butt Cysts 2009 preview

Boli’s SFB debut last season was forgettable to say the least (actually, I could say less). Paul details whether this year’s club is an enhanced version, artificially or otherwise (thank you, I’ll be here all week). Continue reading

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Fantasy pros and cons: Bums v2.4 2009 preview

Paul’s SFB 2009 preview series continues with the Bums. Is this the year SFB’s founding father finally gets a title? Paul lets Daniel Okrent have the last word. Continue reading

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Fantasy pros and cons: Chris Young (Padres)

Here a perfect example of why PaulGammons.com is much better than SportingNews.com Fantasy Source or Rotoworld. Not that you needed one, of course. Continue reading

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