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2009 MLB Draft Order

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:19:29 -0500

Here is a quick look at the 2009 Draft Order. This will be in the Special Features tab on the right side of the site for you to look at down the road:

1. Washington Nationals

2. Seattle Mariners

3. San Diego Padres

4. Pittsburgh Pirates

5. Baltimore Orioles

6. San Francisco Giants

7. Atlanta Braves

8. Cincinnati Reds

9. Detroit Tigers

10. Washington Nationals

11. A Colorado Rockies

12. Kansas City Royals

13. Oakland Athletics

14. Texas Rangers

15. Cleveland Indians

16. Arizona Diamondbacks

17. Los Angeles Dodgers

18. Florida Marlins

19. St. Louis Cardinals

20. Toronto Blue Jays

21. Houston Astros

22. Seattle Mariners

23. Minnesota Twins

24. Chicago White Sox

25. New York Mets

26. New York Yankees

27. Milwaukee Brewers

28. Philadelphia Phillies

29. Boston Red Sox

30. Tampa Bay Rays

31. New York Yankees

32. Chicago Cubs

33. Los Angeles Angels

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The Great Chicago Fire & Impact on the city

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:33:07 -0500

Today's FSD History Flashback on October 10 goes back to the 19th Century as one of the most famous disasters took place in 1871. It was a dark day in the city's history, but it signaled successful days ahead for Chicago. As Chicago was rebuilt, so did the growth into a significant sports town and economically important city. Thanks for viewing!

Black Sox Scandal on October 9, 1919

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:10:19 -0500

Today's FSD History Flashback for October 9 talks about the Black Sox Scandal. It was on this day in 1919 that the finale of the World Series had taken place between the Chicago White Sox and Cincinnati Reds. The series was a best-of-nine as Game 8 took place in Comiskey Park on this day. The events that led up to this as well as other past related incidents are included in this post. Thanks for viewing!

Criag Sager's Crappy Suit Collection

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:00:33 -0500

Watching Papelbon ruin Craig Sager's pumpkin suit after the ALDS inspired me to create a gallery of his worst suits.

Feeling Oddly Content

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:23:22 -0500

Normally when the White Sox are eliminated from postseason play I'm depressed about it for several weeks. But thisA year's exit was very easy for me to swallow. WhileA I gave the Sox a much better chance to competeA in the A.L. Central than mostA fans, I had my moments of pessimism as well. Considering the flaws in the lineup [...]

B.J. Upton benched for remainder of playoffs for lack of hustle during post-game celebration

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:13:15 -0500

TAMPA BAY, FL — A distraught Joe Maddon told reporters that B.J. Upton had left him “no choice,” and that the Rays star centerfielder would be benched for the remainder of the playoffs following his performance in Game 4 against the White Sox. Upton, who homered twice in the game, has clashed repeatedly with Maddon over [...]

Why the Rays Are Heading to the World Series...Or, How They'll Come Up Short

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:34:42 -0500

In anticipation of the League Championship Series, InGameNow will take a close look at each team still alive in the playoffs and tell you why they're going to move on to the World Series...or why they're heading home early. Follow the link to see what we think of the cinderella Tampa Bay Rays, and stay tuned for our takes on the Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, and Los Angeles Dodgers.

Revisiting Fantasy Baseball Preseason Predictions - AL

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:32:33 -0500

We look back on some preseason predictions for the fantasy baseball season in the American League. We were close with Daisuke Matsusaka, but way off on others.

Which Chicago MLB team has more star status?

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:16:48 -0500

Eddie Veder wrote a song dedicated to the Cubs 08 season. Bill Murray parachuted at the annual Chicago Air and Water show, only to say his one wish was to parachute at game 7 of the World Series at Wrigley. MJ played for the Southsiders for a brief time. Barack Obama introduced a resolution in Illinois Senate honoring the Sox 2002 World Series victory. Cleary, it's the Cubs...NO QUESTIONS ASKED.

ALDS Playoff Notes

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:00:01 -0500

Some player notes from the ALDS series, including the Papelbon debacle from last night, AJ Pierzynski hurts more than he helps, the Rays bullpen and more.

Video - US Army Soldier Impersonates Harry Carey while looking for Weapons of Mass Destruction!

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:53:17 -0500

This is one of the coolest videos I have seen in a great while. "If a Weapon of Mass Destruction was made of Bar-B-Q Spare Ribs would you eat it? I know I would. Heck. I'd ask for seconds. "

Monday's Lunchtime Line

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:09:51 -0500

Your Daily Pick 3

Picks in BOLD

NFL
Minnesota Vikings (1-3)
New Orleans Saints (2-2) -3.5
Game Starts @ 8:30pm EST

MLB
Tampa Bay Rays (A. Sonnanstine) +116
Chicago White Sox (G. Floyd) -126
Game Starts @ 5:05pm EST

Los Angeles Angels (J. Lackey) +128
Boston Red Sox (J. Lester) -138
Game Starts @ 8:35pm EST

*All odds from Bodog*

Yesterday's MLB Record: 1-1
Yesterday's NFL Record: 1-2
Overall NFL Record: 11-9
Overall NFL/NCAA Football Record: 27-32
Combined MLB/NFL/NCAA Football Record: 153-142

Tampa Bay Rays

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:00:31 -0500

So I was watching TBS a little while ago (sorry, Frank TV wasn't on) and watched the Tampa Bay Rays finish off the Chicago White Sox to win the American League Division Series. After recording the final out, the Rays rushed out of the dugout and started doing that thing where everybody jumps up and down and smacks each other on the head. After that, they retreated to the clubhouse for a champagne celebration.

Now, I'm happy for the Rays and all; seriously, who wouldn't be? This is a team that never even won 75 games in a season before this one, and yet they're now just four games from the World Series. They were left for dead while the arrogant fans of the Yankees and Red Sox proclaimed their overpriced teams as the best. And yet, Tampa Bay has had the last laugh; they'll be playing yet another $100 million payroll team in the ALCS despite having a payroll that roughly matches the combined annual wages of Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter.

Here's where I'm going with this. The Rays did a big celebration when they clinched a playoff spot. They did the same thing after clinching the AL East. Tonight, they did yet another celebration. That's three pileups on the mound. That's three champagne-soaked celebrations. And all the Tampa Bay Rays have done is win three lousy playoff games against a team that didn't even have a playoff spot until two days after the season ended.

Could you even imagine a hockey team acting like this? Let's pretend hockey players acted like baseball players. Let's rewind to last year's playoffs. The Montreal Canadiens have just defeated the Boston Bruins in the first round of the playoffs. It went seven games, but the top-seeded Habs came out victorious, almost in spite of themselves. Instead of congratulating their goalie and forming the traditional handshake line, they rush over to their goalie and mob him, jumping all over him in the crease. They skip the handshakes, then rush off to celebrate with their booze in the locker room, even though they've got a tough series against Philadelphia in two days. Never mind that the Canadiens had ten more points than Boston and probably should have beaten them in five games at the absolute max. They've got to have a party! After all, we need Fox Sports Montreal to be able to air their own post-game show in the contrived party so their quirky sideline reporter can be doused in champagne every two seconds.

Of course, the champagne-soaked spectacle is what TV wants. The handshake line, while extremely classy, doesn't get covered. Wait till the Red Sox win their series and ESPN jizzes all over themselves. You're going to see that damn celebration 8000 times over the next few days. Meanwhile, when a hockey team wins the right to play for the Stanley Cup and doesn't even crack a smile? Good luck finding highlights of that one.

8 Reasons Why You've GOT to Keep Watching Baseball

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:42:11 -0500

So you're team's been eliminated. Brush off the Doritos collected on your stained T-Shirt, throw away the week old pizza and start living again! There's plenty of good baseball left!

Quick Hits: MLB Playoffs

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:37:56 -0500

As I'm getting ready to watch Game Four of the White Sox - Rays ALDS, here are some quick thoughts on what transpired on the diamond this past weekend: Chicago Cubs Oh, the great shame. Baseball is a cruel game and a five-game playoff series can shatter the idea of what is a successful season. The Cubs didn't hit, the Cubs struggled defensively and the Cubs starting pitching was less than stellar. Lead-off hitter Alfonso Soriano went 1-for-14 in the NLDS. Soriano has a .213 batting average in the postseason and can anyone forget his 2003 postseason versus the Red Sox and the Marlins. Soriano is developing a Barry Bonds postseason reputation. Cubs fans were gearing up for a World Series win, but there will be no joy in Wrigleyville this year.