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Help!: Mark Zuckerman spent nearly a decade at the Washington Times covering baseball. When the paper dropped its sports section in December, Zuckerman decided to start a blog. Now, he's trying to raise $5k to get down to spring training. So far, he's raised $4k. Send him money if you want to have access to exclusive Jim Riggleman info on the 74-win Nationals. [Nats Insider] (18)

The Detroit Free Press is Now Scott Boras’ PR Firm

Baseball, Hot Stove 86 Comments »

The Detroit Free Press became “Freep” a few years back. Now? It’s Scott Boras’ PR firm. While other outlets are breaking news, Freep’s John Lowe brings us word, through Scott Boras, that free-agent outfielder Johnny Damon loves Detroit.

Damon roots for the Red Wings.

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gia-allemandthe-bachelor-Gia-Allemandgia-allemandThe Bachelor: Happened upon this show last night - probably for the 2nd time since the season when Jesse Palmer was on it - and one of the finalists is named Gia. She looked familiar ... yup, same Gia Allemand who dated Carl Pavano of the Yankees. She also was linked to a hockey player on the Senators named Chris Campoli. [Bachelor] (9)
Waste of Money: An anonymous online bidder paid $103,759 in an online auction for Alex Rodriguez’ 500th home run ball.  Has to be A-Rod, right? (NYDailyNews) (4)

Roundup: Idol Producers Wanted Howard Stern to Replace Cowell

Baseball, College Basketball, Drugs, NFL, Video 230 Comments »

christina hendricks  MAD MEN IS A GOOD SHOW - christina hendricks  photos 35701Good morning, Internet.  I’ll be here this morning.  CRM will join you in the afternoon.  The Sports Hernia is at work, and TBL has been up for three hours planning which media personalities to stalk.  Terrorists in Pakistan not only bombed people, they bombed the hospital where the people were being treated.  Landmark peace deal in Northern Ireland.  You know things are bad when 20,000 people losing their jobs inspires optimism.

This may be the first skeptical Tony Dungy piece on record. (Daily Beast)

American Idol producers wanted Howard Stern to replace Cowell. (NYPost)

Dexter Manley’s friend bought back the Super Bowl ring Manley pawned for drug money. (WaPo)

Madden 10 picks Saints over Colts. (NOLA)

Cambridge girls warned to stop having loud sex. (Daily Mail)

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giant bird shits on justin verlanderJustin Verlander will be a Detroit Tiger through the 2014 season. According to everyone, the two sides have agreed on a 5-year, $80 million deal. In 35 starts last season Verlander threw a total of 240 innings and, even after a bumpy April, went seven or more innings in 23 of those starts. However, with a gigantic truckload of cash and high expectations coming off a 19-9 season, expect him to return to his horrendous form of 2008. [Everyone] (79)

The Roundup: Shaq’s Ex, Starbury, and the Inspiring Saints

Baseball, College Basketball, NBA, Video 218 Comments »

alison-brie-complex-2Good morning, Alison Brie. And hello to you, boys and girls. Duffy and myself will be splitting carries over the next few days as TBL tries to recreate as many Awkward Family Photos with celebrities stand-ins as possible. Make sure to send your tips accordingly.

A ban on beer pong… banker caught peeping Miranda Kerr live on television via Hot ClicksAxe Cop…girls volleyball coach plugs one of his players during a game… homemade rocket sled… He didn’t want to pay first so he ran his car into the gas stationPistol Pete highlights

Casey Jacobsen wrote a really neat piece on Stephon Marbury. Worth the read. (Slam)

Why is Kyle Eckel playing in the Super Bowl instead of serving his country? (CBSSports) Read the rest of this entry »

justin morneau and wifeJoe Mauer: A city waits. Mauer, the prodigiously talented catcher who is well on his way to becoming the most beloved Minnesota athlete in the State's history, is tantalizingly close to signing a lengthy deal (10 years?) with the Twins. The reigning AL MVP is about to enter the final year of his contract. All indications are that the born and bred Minnesotan will remain a Twin. Rats. He'd look splendid in pinstripes taking over for Jorge Posada behind the plate. If these talks somehow fall apart, it'll be a feeding frenzy for Mauer. [Star Trib] [Ed. The photo is of Justin Morneau and his wife, courtesy of a reader. We had nowhere else to put it.] (97)

The Roundup: Crosby’s Hat Trick, St. Louis Fans Divided on McGwire, and We Are the World

Baseball, Books, College Basketball, Comics, Media Gossip/Musings, NFL, NHL, Video 128 Comments »

400_katy-perry-grammyKaty Perry … bees can recognize human facesdog shoots hunter (not a joke) … yet another reason not to watch Intervention … X-ray shows dog ate rubber duck … this guy lost a ton of weight and he’s still the world’s fattest man … not sure why Jessica Lowndes isn’t a bigger deal … a list of every player invited to the NFL combineremaking We Are the World (for Haiti) …

There’s a chance that in the future, some NCAA Tournament games could be shown on TNT. (Sports Business Journal) Read the rest of this entry »

PECOTA Projections for 2010 Are Out – Let’s Hope They Are More Accurate Than the 2009 Projections

Baseball 106 Comments »

ken oberkfellThe number-crunchers at PECOTA released their 2010 MLB projections and there are a few major surprises: Tampa to win the AL East (!), the A’s to win the AL West (!!), and the defending World Series champion Yankees to miss the playoffs (!!!). But fear not! Last year, PECOTA was about as accurate as Rick Ankiel in the 2000 postseason. While they were solid in the AL (nailed three of the four postseason teams), they misfired badly in the NL (just one playoff team). PECOTA had the Mets, Cubs, and Diamondbacks making the postseason. For those three teams, PECOTA was off by 22, 14, and 22 wins respectively. They had the Braves and Phillies “tied” for the Wild card spot, and we’ll give ‘em the benefit of the doubt. A look at this year’s projections after the jump: Read the rest of this entry »