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Posted Saturday August 08, 2009, About: Pedro growing impatient
I think the Phils should give Pedro Martinez an appearance on the mound in a National League game now. It doesn't have to be a start necessarily. Just put him in and let's see if he has good enough stuff to get big-league hitters out! Why hesitate? After all, the Phils have been letting Jamie Moyer make start after start and he is clearly NOT the pitcher he was in the past. Compared to Jamie, Pedro is relatively "young"!
Posted Friday March 06, 2009, About: Why Cowboys really cut T.O.
T.O. Cut By Cowboys ?!?!? Zounds and Gadzooks !!! Maybe there is some measure of justice in the world of the NFL. As a disappointed Eagles fan, I enjoyed hearing about Dallas' roster move. T.O. had plenty of talent, but his p*ss poor attitude made him a detriment to the 49ers, the Eagles, and now Tony Romo and the Cowboys. Will some other team sign him? I predict that, sadly, YES some team will be desperate enough to give Mr. Owens yet ANOTHER chance to clean up his act and use his God-given talent for the benefit of his TEAM. Does he deserve another chance? NO, not in my opinion. The NFL will be a better place without him.
Posted Friday February 27, 2009, About: Why Manny turned down Dodgers
What a combination!! Remember the movie "Dumb and Dumber"? Well the combination of Manny Ramirez and Scott Boras is "Greedy and Greedier"! How much is one aging, no-hustle, self-centered outfielder worth per season? Let's remember his work ethic with the Red Sox - sitting out games with fake injuries, leaving early, missing team meetings, etc., etc.
Yes, the man can hit. He still has God-given talent. But come on, let's face it. He might end up being a Cancer on Joe Torre's team. He is quite unpredictable and no one really knows which version of "Manny being Manny" we will see in 2009. If I were a MLB General Manager, the only contract I would offer him would be based on performance incentives and the right of the team to fire his butt for dishonorable conduct both on and off the field.
Posted Friday November 21, 2008, About: T.O. frustrated with Cowboys offense
T. O. is still a talented receiver but, as happened in Philadelphia, he can be a CANCER to the team currently issuing paychecks to him. This guy could have been a real HERO in Philadelphia, a superstar worshipped by the fans, but he just had to ruin it by his p**s poor ATTITUDE. He cares more about his own stats than he does about team performance. Big EGO and Big GREED and in love with himself. Dallas owner Jerry Jones must be second-guessing his decision to bring Owens to Dallas....
Posted Monday November 17, 2008, About: McNabb's last season in Philly?
Andy Reid's play calls have been very questionable. Brian Westbrook is a talented & courageous player, but he is obviously playing HURT. Correll Buckhalter is a very good back yet Andy Reid barely ever allows him to touch the ball. Right now I think Buckhalter would do better than Westbrook. As for McNabb, he is notorious for getting off to a slow start - I don't know why - but the Eagles are not good enough to carry quarterback who, at best, only plays well for part of the game. They need someone who can be consistent for 100% of the game. Whether the young Mr. Kolb is that person remains to be seen, but I think they should start him for the rest of the games this season to find out just what he might be able to do. I like Donovan McNabb and I think he has been trying hard, but it's time for him to move on to a different system in a different town. The Eagles defense has some good solid players and they play well for Jim Johnson; with a revamped offense and a decent running game, the Eagles can be contenders in 2009, but some changes need to be made.
Posted Thursday November 06, 2008, About: T.O. frustrated by Dallas' backup QBs
Hey T.O.
Try holding onto the ball when it arrives in your hands; maybe then the QB's will throw more in your direction.
Posted Thursday November 06, 2008, About: Mets, Rays in trade talks
If the Rays trade any of their young pitchers to the Mets, they sure better get someone a lot more talented than Heilman. If anything, the Rays could use a hard-hitting outfielder now that Baldelli is ill and can't be more than a part-time/some-time player. Of course, the Rays might think that they can easily swindle the Mets (remember how they stole Scott Kazmir)....
Posted Tuesday October 28, 2008, About: Maddon isn't buying Blanton's story
I've been reading in the media that Joe Maddon is a very smart manager who really knows the game of Baseball. Then I heard about his complaint that some "mysterious" substance was on Joe Blanton's cap when he pitched against the Rays! As if that muddy spot was the reason that the Phillies hit four home runs in that game and completely crushed the Rays. As if that muddy spot was the reason that the Rays didn't score eleven runs against Blanton to come back and win the game. Gee whiz, Mr. Einstein Maddon, I thought the Rays lost that game because (1) the 3rd & 4th hitters in your lineup were hitless; (2) your starter was uncharacteristically wild; (3) YOU - the Manager - threw gasoline on the fire with your choice of relievers; (4) your defensive play was shakey; (5) Your young hitters were over-anxious and were swinging at the pitchers' pitches, not waiting for good pitches to hit. Mr. Maddon, you are too smart for me. Golly, I'll have to tell Charley Manuel to put that dirty smudge on the caps of his whole pitching staff next season so the Phillies' record will be 162 - 0 and they will become the first team to go undefeated for an entire season! Thank you so much for this valuable info!
Posted Friday October 24, 2008, About: Phillies upset with home-plate ump
Umpire Kerwin Danley missed at least two important calls last night in Game 2 of the World Series. First of all, Rocco Baldelli's bat clearly crossed the plate on a 3-2 count in the second inning. On top of that, Myers' pitch appeared good enough to be a called strike. Danley's right hand went up in the traditional "Strike three, you're out" motion that umpires have used for decades. THEN, he decides to ask the first base ump to rule on the play??? At best, I'll say it was a BRAIN CRAMP on Danley's part (to say the worst would be to accuse him of favoritism, but let's not go there). The second significant missed call by Mr. Danley came in the ninth inning when the Phillies were FINALLY starting to rally against the Rays' David Price. Jimmy Rollins Phillies shirt was struck by a pitch. Millions of TV viewers saw it clearly. Tim McCarver and Joe Buck (the FOX network broadcasters) even said that they HEARD it hit Rollins. Mr. Danley is perhaps hearing impaired in addition to his visual shortcomings. AT LEAST HE COULD HAVE ASKED ANOTHER UMP FOR HELP ON THE PLAY!!! He asked for help back in the second inning when he had already called Strike 3. Why didn't he ask for help in the Crucial situation in the ninth inning? DUH, maybe he has a third limitation... a MENTAL handicap in addition to his hearing and vision problems. All in all, it was some of the most INCOMPETENT umpiring that I have ever seen, and boy have I seen a LOT! I'm talking about all the leagues from my kids' Little League through Babe Ruth League through American Legion ball through the minor leagues all the way to the Major Leagues. I hope Danley is never again selected for the honor of umpiring in a World Series. His performance was a disgrace.
Posted Wednesday October 15, 2008, About: Boras won't discount Manny
Scott Boras is a tough negotiator for his clients; some of the MLB executives are too weak to stand up to him. I say SHAME ON THEM! Manny Ramirez is similar to Barry Bonds in MLB and Terrell Owens in the NFL. They are selfish hot dogs who play for greed - they are not true TEAM players. Any GM who signs Manny for SIX years is asking for morale problems on his team. With the sorry behavior record that Manny has, I would only sign him for a short term contract, and that contract would include clauses of financial forfeiture in the event that he goes back to his pattern of faking injuries and not hustling.

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