It's been a wild year in the Roid World. 2007 went out with the Mitchell Report roid bang. 2008 will be going out with much less juiced fan fair. You know it was a boring year for the NFL juicing when the biggest story we remember for the year concerned ...
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Via The World of Isaac
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December 29, 2008
A consolation prize for Lions fans (Busted Coverage)The Marilyn Monroe Syndrome (cityrag)Top 10 insult sports jersey Christmas presents (Epic Carnival) 15 Hilarious Book Covers. (YepYep) When I Think of Football, I Think of Lesbians (MoonDog Sports) The world's largest dump (This is Illuminati) Why we love ...
Via Bronx Baseball Daily
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December 31, 2008
After the Yankees spent big on Mark Teixeira many people thought that meant they wouldn’t have enough left over to spend on Andy Pettitte, but it looks like they might have been
The lesson to learn here is that the Yankees have no spending limit. Even if they say or act like they might, ...
Via Sliding Into Home
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December 31, 2008
From John Harper:After signing Mark Teixeira, the Yankees began whispering that Andy Pettitte might have waited too long to accept their take-it-or-leave-it $10million offer, and that they might just decide to move on without him. However, a person in regular contact with Yankee brass said ...
Via Jose Canseco's Pool Party
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December 31, 2008
Happy New Year from Jose Canseco’s Pool Party (via bigfun)
Via NY Baseball Digest
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December 30, 2008
Yesterday, Peter Abraham discussed his belief that the Yankees rotation still lacks depth. Because of this, he believes that it’s necessary to bring in another arm like an Andy Pettitte. This goes against what I wrote last week, but it did get me thinking.
According to Pete’s posts, he believes the Yankees rotation needs to provide [...]
Via Baseball Reflections
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December 31, 2008
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Companies have been using their own workers to advertise their product, even if they are not celebrities, for some time now. A much publicized Tylenol advertisement came out just a few years ago in which Tylenol used their own workers to sell the product. This technique is also used by major sports leagues across the country as they try to...
Via Eli's MLB Rumors
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December 31, 2008
The Los Angeles Times is reporting that the Dodgers have agreed to a one year, incentive laden deal with pitcher Claudio Vargas. Vargas, who went 3-2 with a 4.62 ERA last season, gives the Dodgers depth in their depleted rotation. The Dodgers are trying to add another veteran starter, but could pursue other guys like Vargas, perhaps Mark Mulder. The Dodgers might also go after Andy...
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January 01, 2009
According to the Denver Post, the Giants are quietly making an aggressive play for free agent outfielder Manny Ramirez. While this could be a way for Scott Boras to start a bidding war, the Giants have expressed a desire to have a power hitter in their lineup. Ramirez hit .332 with 37 HR and 121 RBI in 153 games for the Red Sox and Dodgers last season, but owned a .396 average after...
Via Mets Merized Online
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December 29, 2008
As soon as the Dodgers decided to non-tender left handed reliever, Joe Beimel, I remember thinking to myself, this guy will be signed within a week. Wrong again...
The 31 year old specialist had a solid season last year after posting a 2.02 ERA in 71 games.
During the 2007 season, Beimel set a record for the Dodgers by making 83 appearances, the most by a left-handed pitcher in the...
It's been a wild year in the Roid World. 2007 went out with the Mitchell Report roid bang. 2008 will be going out with much less juiced fan fair. You know it was a boring year for the NFL juicing when the biggest story we remember for the year concerned ...
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