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Coco Crisp traded to Kansas City
November 19, 2008 by
Sox Addict
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After Coco Crisp had a bit of a bounce-back season last year, I figured he'd be big time trade bait this offseason. What I didn't expect was for him to be traded to the Kansas City Royals, but that is exactly what is being reported. Here's a quick breakdown of the trade...
Narcissist Alert: Former NBAer Doug Christie and Wife Jackie Announce They'll Get Married for 13th Time
July 07, 2008 by
Biz of Basketball
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Former NBAer Doug Christie and his wife Jackie are amusing in a nauseating sort of way. Yes, they have done charitable work, which should be applauded. And, yes, they promote building strong marriages.But there's self-promotion, and then there's the Christies. Case in point...
Ye of the Slanty-Straight Brim: One of Baseball's Great Mysteries
July 15, 2008 by
Legend of Cecilio Guante
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It's one of baseballs' great mysteries. The examples are few and far between. But they are there, and they are unmistakable.
No doubt you've seen one. During tonight's All-Star Game, it was Edinson Volquez. My most memorable was Mike Cameron, as a member of the New...
Biz of Baseball Organizational Report - Houston Astros
August 03, 2008 by
Biz of Baseball
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The following is a continuation of our Organizational Reports (index.php?option=com_content task=blogcategory id=59 Itemid=124), filed by Devon Teeple and Maury Brown. As with the prior reports for the Los Angeles Dodgers (index.php?option=com_content task=view id=2297 Itemid=124)...
Baseball Divas
July 05, 2008 by
Baseball Reflections
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MLB recently received two black eyes due to the incidents in Houston between Astros pitcher Shawn Chacon and GM Ed Wade and the other incident also being in Houston, but this time on the visitor's side between Red Sox LF Manny Ramirez and Boston's travelling secretary Jack...
Minnesota Timberwolves Unveil New Updated Logos
July 08, 2008 by
Biz of Basketball
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In anticipation of the 20th season of Minnesota Timberwolves basketball, the Timberwolves primary logo, featuring the wolf's head amidst the tree line, has undergone a facelift. Additionally, the Timberwolves have unveiled a new, re-designed secondary logo. The new-look logos,...
Rockies Pile Files: Five and a Half Men
August 15, 2008 by
Bugs & Cranks
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What's larger than a 5-man rotation, yet smaller than a 6-man rotation?
A 5 1/2 man rotation. Duh.
From the same coaching staff that once brought you a 4-man rotation, an all-star starting pitcher (Shawn Chacon) as closer and a left-handed relief specialist (Valerio De La Santos...
Astros GM Ed Wade Attacked by Pitcher Shawn Chacon
June 27, 2008 by
Biz of Baseball
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Houston Astros pitcher Shawn Chacon got into a physical altercation with general manager Ed Wade before yesterday’s game against the Rangers at Minute Maid Park resulting in Chacon being suspended from the team indefinitely. Chacon had recently been demoted to the bullpen and...
Webb Has Shoulder Setback
April 25, 2009 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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Diamondbacks ace Brandon Webb faced another setback in his attempts to return from the disabled list with shoulder problems. Webb was playing catch when he felt the discomfort, and the Diamondbacks were forced to cancel his bullpen session and shut him down indefinitely. The Diamondbacks...
Public Knowledge
April 16, 2008 by
Josh Q. Public
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Rocket Roger Clemens, Dwight Howard and Ben Sheets. All this and more in Public Knowledge!
Record Sales of Merchandise Set for 2008 NBA FInals
July 08, 2008 by
Biz of Basketball
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The Boston Celtics' victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 of The Finals was the culmination of the most successful sales season in NBA history, including the best post-clinch day in history at the NBA Store and NBAStore.com.? During The Finals, multiple merchandise sales...
Bryan Perez Named Senior VP and General Manager of NBA Digital
July 07, 2008 by
Biz of Basketball
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Bryan Perez has been named to the newly created position of senior vice president and general manager for NBA Digital, it was announced today by David Levy, president of Turner Sports, and Adam Silver, Deputy Commissioner and COO of the National Basketball Association. Earlier this...
Blazers Name Joe Prunty Assistant Coach
August 25, 2008 by
Biz of Basketball
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The Portland Trail Blazers announced Monday that Joe Prunty has been named an assistant coach.The announcement was made by Blazers general manager Kevin Pritchard Prunty spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach with the Dallas Mavericks. Prior to his time in Dallas, he served...
Blazers Name Joe Prunty Assistant Coach
July 08, 2008 by
Biz of Basketball
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The Portland Trail Blazers announced Monday that Joe Prunty has been named an assistant coach.The announcement was made by Blazers general manager Kevin Pritchard Prunty spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach with the Dallas Mavericks. Prior to his time in Dallas, he served...
Record Sales of Merchandise Set for 2008 NBA FInals
June 27, 2008 by
Biz of Basketball
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The Boston Celtics' victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 of The Finals was the culmination of the most successful sales season in NBA history, including the best post-clinch day in history at the NBA Store and NBAStore.com.? During The Finals, multiple merchandise sales...
Indicted (Again) and a craaaazzzzy idea
May 14, 2008 by
I Remember Dome-Dogs
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A law student takes a look at the Barry Bonds indictment and presents an argument and solution for the four man rotation.
Minnesota Timberwolves Unveil New Updated Logos
June 27, 2008 by
Biz of Basketball
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In anticipation of the 20th season of Minnesota Timberwolves basketball, the Timberwolves primary logo, featuring the wolf's head amidst the tree line, has undergone a facelift. Additionally, the Timberwolves have unveiled a new, re-designed secondary logo. The new-look logos,...
RockPile Files: Three Legitimate Questions
June 27, 2008 by
Bugs & Cranks
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Yesterday, while attempting to digest, accept, and move forward from what happened in Kansas City, I wrote down three legitimate questions I think we can ask about this current Rockies team.
Granted, there are far more than three questions/concerns that need to be addressed, but these...
Bryan Perez Named Senior VP and General Manager of NBA Digital
August 25, 2008 by
Biz of Basketball
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Bryan Perez has been named to the newly created position of senior vice president and general manager for NBA Digital, it was announced today by David Levy, president of Turner Sports, and Adam Silver, Deputy Commissioner and COO of the National Basketball Association. Earlier this...
The wost stories from the 2008 MLB season so far
July 02, 2008 by
juicedsportsblog.com
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With the All Star break near, its time to take a look at the worst stories so far from this 2008 season
5. The pathetic NL West
Baseball's best and most exciting division in 2007, the NL West is once again back to the NL's worst. After fielding three teams with 88 wins...
Shawn Chacon is My Hero
June 26, 2008 by
Hot Stove Philly
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How many times over the years did you say to yourself, "I wish I could choke out Ed Wade." My count was around 15,000. Well, (soon to be former) Astros pitcher Shawn Chacon has lived all our dreams. J Platt says Chacon shouldn't be allowed to pitch in the majors every...
Should Hughes Move To Pen?
June 13, 2008 by
Hot Stove New York
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On his blog this week Phil Hughes announced that he has been pain free for nearly a week and will begin his rehab assignment soon.
The following day Joe Girardi responded to that comment when he announced that Hughes would undergo a bone scan this week. Assuming that would go well...
Sidney Ponson Is Not The Answer
July 03, 2008 by
Hot Stove New York
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In need of an emergency starter during the double-header against the Mets last week the Yankees went with Sidney Ponson. Ponson couldn't have pitched much better and picked up the win as the Yanks topped the team from Queens 9-0.
The Yankees would have been better off winning...
History Made: First D-League Player Drafted by the NBA: Mike Taylor, Idaho Stampede
June 27, 2008 by
Biz of Basketball
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A little bit of history happened tonight at the NBA Draft when you weren't lookinmg...Idaho Stampede guard Mike Taylor was selected with the 55th overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft by the Portland Trailblazers becoming the first player from the NBA Development League to be drafted...
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