tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post123969500571412405..comments2024-03-17T03:18:56.070-04:00Comments on Dan Shanoff: Wednesday 04/04 A.M. Quickie:MLB Preview Begins (Belatedly)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger107125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-70576119612199025102007-04-26T10:26:00.000-04:002007-04-26T10:26:00.000-04:00Cool info about the NBA, but I was also thinking o...Cool info about the NBA, but I was also thinking of shedding some more light on the WNBA, which doesn’t get much publicity, although it should. Here are some interesting facts about the WNBA:<BR/><BR/>On February 15, 2005, NBA Commissioner David Stern announced that Donna Orender, who had been serving as the Senior Vice President of the PGA Tour and who had played for several teams in the now-defunct Women's Pro Basketball League, would be Ackerman's successor as of April 2005.<BR/><BR/>The WNBA awarded its first expansion team in several years to Chicago (later named the Sky) in February 2005. In the off-season, a set of rule changes was approved that made the WNBA more like the <A HREF="http://www.usasportinfo.com/NBA/Dallas-Mavericks.php" REL="nofollow">NBA Wizards game stats</A>.<BR/><BR/>The 2006 season was the WNBA's tenth; the league became the first team-oriented women's professional sports league to exist for ten consecutive seasons. On the occasion of the tenth anniversary, the WNBA released its All-Decade Team, comprising the ten WNBA players deemed to have contributed, through on-court play and off-court activities, the most to women's basketball during the period of the league's existence.<BR/><BR/>In December of 2006, the Charlotte Bobcats organization announced it would no longer operate the Charlotte Sting. Soon after, the WNBA announced that the Charlotte Sting would not operate for the upcoming season. A dispersal draft was held January 8, 2007, with all players except for unrestricted free agents Allison Feaster and Tammy Sutton-Brown available for selection. Teams selected in inverse order of their 2006 records, with Chicago receiving the first pick and selecting Monique Currie.<BR/><BR/>For mens basketball resources please see the pages on the following teams:<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.usasportinfo.com/NBA/New-York-Knicks.php" REL="nofollow">NBA New York Knicks</A><BR/><A HREF="http://www.usasportinfo.com/NBA/Philadelphia-76ers.php" REL="nofollow">Philadelphia 76ers</A><BR/><A HREF="http://www.usasportinfo.com/NBA/Chicago-Bulls.php" REL="nofollow">Chicago Bulls basketball</A><BR/><A HREF="http://www.usasportinfo.com/NBA/Detroit-Pistons.php" REL="nofollow">Detroit Pistons</A><BR/><A HREF="http://www.usasportinfo.com/NBA/Orlando-Magic.php" REL="nofollow">Orlando Magic</A><BR/><BR/>Michael S.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-89985076327448618022007-04-04T22:26:00.000-04:002007-04-04T22:26:00.000-04:00Cubs fans are the 'pink hats' of the NLRed Sox fan...Cubs fans are the 'pink hats' of the NL<BR/><BR/>Red Sox fans are the 'pink hats' of the AL. I see way to many women in those.rafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09286062038193331350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-47082634570158630162007-04-04T22:03:00.000-04:002007-04-04T22:03:00.000-04:00There are Cub fans everywhere, but like I said bef...There are Cub fans everywhere, but like I said before, Cub fans are the pink hats of baseball fandom. That is no insult to those true loyalists, who actually care about the team and follow them, rather than go to games because it is a social event. 90-95% of the Cubs "fans" I see are, for lack of a better term, total douches. And I see a lot of them, being in Milwaukee. <BR/><BR/>So yeah, the Cubs have a huge brand name, but really all that means is they are popular and can sell a lot of merchandise. So does American Idol. Both I could do without. :)Luke Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15794556619520450782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-2781225709317917252007-04-04T18:55:00.000-04:002007-04-04T18:55:00.000-04:00If you really think there are more Cubs fans then ...If you really think there are more Cubs fans then Yankee fans then I have a bridge I'd like to sell youUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08120083970489937881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1417712272285888952007-04-04T18:26:00.000-04:002007-04-04T18:26:00.000-04:00I hate when you just throw out a ridiculous statem...I hate when you just throw out a ridiculous statement without anything backing it up, like when you say "...one more reason why the debate over 'Best Basketball Coach on the Planet' isn't one -- Summitt has ended any argument." Um...do you really believe that? She doesn't have to deal with half the stuff the men's coaches do. Men's hoops and women's hoops are two completely different sports, and should be treated as such.Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01764597535956025803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-69075135219259417322007-04-04T17:37:00.000-04:002007-04-04T17:37:00.000-04:00Ok, I've been busy most of the afternoon but I got...Ok, I've been busy most of the afternoon but I gotta agree with the above comment. The Cubs are BY FAR the biggest brand name in the NL and probably only behind the Red Sox in all of MLB, but even then it's a close battle. Watch any Cubs road game, and you're going to see a minimum of 30% of the crowd wearing Cubbie blue. That says enough right there. Yes, I am a Cubs fan and yes, I do live in the Midwest, but I've also been to Florida and California in recent years and seen MANY people wearing Cubs hats around the tourist areas, etc. Cubs are the biggest in the NL, no competition.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02827851943831518318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-17514336774049005142007-04-04T17:34:00.000-04:002007-04-04T17:34:00.000-04:005 Greatest College Football coaches, and you didn'...5 Greatest College Football coaches, and you didn't name the all-time winningest coach in College Football? John Gagliardi <I>needs</I> to be mentioned in that top 5. <BR/><BR/>Sorry if someone else posted this - I didn't have the time to dig through all the comments.Matthew B. Novakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00441950586412209361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-62928554580745637442007-04-04T16:53:00.000-04:002007-04-04T16:53:00.000-04:00I cannot believe that anyone can argue that the Me...I cannot believe that anyone can argue that the Mets are bigger than the Cubs in the NL. Are you serious? The Cubs have more displaced fans throughout the nation than anyone else other than the Yanks. We should not even be having this discussion. You will find Cubs fans everywhere and have an oustanding road attendence year in and year out, and they have never won anything in any of these fans lifetimes. Interesting enough though, is that Cincy was the biggest draw on the road last year of any NL team.David Kippehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09873631867494898033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-48053575043926481802007-04-04T15:52:00.000-04:002007-04-04T15:52:00.000-04:00@ bayneGus Johnson is play by play and Rafferty is...@ bayne<BR/><BR/>Gus Johnson is play by play and Rafferty is the color guy. I would love to have those guys are Harlan and Rafferty announce the Final Four next year. Packer needs to go and I have felt that for years.futurelegendvinceyounghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10321227142567411487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-27500593095873175982007-04-04T15:39:00.000-04:002007-04-04T15:39:00.000-04:00Dodgers have faded badly. Ask most people, adn th...Dodgers have faded badly. Ask most people, adn the only Dodger they remember is Tommy LaSorda. <BR/><BR/>I really hate to say it, since I'm a Cincy fan, but the Cubbies are the NL's biggest name right now.<BR/><BR/>Andy, my team might get another Yankee. lol Ugh. this sucksrafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09286062038193331350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-8757368731532646872007-04-04T15:38:00.000-04:002007-04-04T15:38:00.000-04:00The Mets are the biggest brand name in the NL I th...The Mets are the biggest brand name in the NL I think, just for the NYC factor. No one really cares about the Dodgers outside of So-Cal (and even there hardly anyone cares unless they're good). <BR/><BR/>I'd say Mets, then Cubs, then Dodgers.ToddTheJackasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333015679479284215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-24661205833800156312007-04-04T15:30:00.000-04:002007-04-04T15:30:00.000-04:00The Cubs had their own national station, sorta.......The Cubs had their own national station, sorta....so that counts points. Plus, being in the midwest allows them to expand their fan base in numerous directions. It's not like LA can get more fans from the west, so to speak. From a "number of states" standpoint, the Cubs probably win that one. From a "total number of fans", then maybe the Dodgers, yeah....Brian in Oxfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053368055698118199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-65994497976146308102007-04-04T15:17:00.000-04:002007-04-04T15:17:00.000-04:00Jose Reyes vs. Derek Jeter is a good argument. It...Jose Reyes vs. Derek Jeter is a good argument. It's actually a tough call. Wagner vs. Rivera? Not so much. It's one thing to say Rivera is on the decline. But to what point? He's still better than Wagner, who's also on the decline. It's not as if you're comparing someone with a future (i.e., K-Rod) to an aging star. You're comparing an aging star to an aging Hall-of-Famer. Rivera wins easily. I would like to ask, honestly, are the Cubs really the biggest brand name in the NL? I would say Dodgers but I live in L.A. so I may be biased.starkweatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08067659960128584230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-44540714234630575222007-04-04T15:10:00.000-04:002007-04-04T15:10:00.000-04:00Forget Raftery we want Gus JohnsonForget Raftery we want Gus Johnsonbayne_shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14781778289281521788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-76547038933850382102007-04-04T14:54:00.000-04:002007-04-04T14:54:00.000-04:00It's possible that at some point Pavano will be he...It's possible that at some point Pavano will be healthy enough to pitch the majority of the year, but you're right, I'm not going to hold my breath. Also, from what I had heard, Wang wasn't going to be out for too long.<BR/><BR/>Which group/pair of pitchers is more "cursed". The young Marlins pitchers from 2003 (Burnett, Pavano, Burkett) or Wood and Prior? I say the Cubs by far because at least the Marlins pitchers have a ring. Altogether, that's a sad waste of potential.verbal97https://www.blogger.com/profile/02282148454169067288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-90244229736121971152007-04-04T14:50:00.000-04:002007-04-04T14:50:00.000-04:00Verbal, do you honestly think Pavano will stay hea...Verbal, do you honestly think Pavano will stay healthy? I mean, really? That's like Cubs fans hoping... no... too easy... <BR/><BR/>Also, Wang is out until at least a few more weeks. <BR/><BR/>Early dud goes to AJ Burnett, giving up 6 runs in 2IP...ToddTheJackasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333015679479284215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-39981466752464418802007-04-04T14:47:00.000-04:002007-04-04T14:47:00.000-04:00Hughes is a better prospect, no doubt about that. ...Hughes is a better prospect, no doubt about that. I guess we'll see what happens with injuries, etc. I think if nobody gets injured for a prolonged period of time, the rotation will be Wang, Mussina, Pettitte, Mussina and Pavano.<BR/><BR/>BTW, Karstens is indeed on the 15 day DL.verbal97https://www.blogger.com/profile/02282148454169067288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-66832044368296396082007-04-04T14:42:00.000-04:002007-04-04T14:42:00.000-04:00For now, but he won't remain that way. The way I h...For now, but he won't remain that way. The way I heard it, the Yankees are trying to protect Hughes a little bit, so they didn't want to start him off in the majors. But from a 'stuff' perspective, Hughes' ability is far better than Karstens. Hughes is a mega-prospect, so he'll be up soon if he pitches as well in AAA as he did last year in AA. <BR/><BR/>Plus I think Karstens is hurt. That's why Rasner right now is the Yankees 5th starter, w/ Wang out.ToddTheJackasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333015679479284215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-4181979830850216242007-04-04T14:37:00.000-04:002007-04-04T14:37:00.000-04:00Actually, I think Karstens is above Hughes on the ...Actually, I think Karstens is above Hughes on the depth chart.verbal97https://www.blogger.com/profile/02282148454169067288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-14142033972242282162007-04-04T14:10:00.001-04:002007-04-04T14:10:00.001-04:00Right Verbal, but I'm in the camp that believe Phi...Right Verbal, but I'm in the camp that believe Phil Hughes will be in the rotation by Memorial Day, so he's important to factor in the Mets comp. <BR/><BR/>Hughes plays for the Yankees, and went to my rival high school, so I think it's pretty much my destiny in life to destroy him...ToddTheJackasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333015679479284215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-66050961985105360172007-04-04T14:10:00.000-04:002007-04-04T14:10:00.000-04:00The Coach K-Billy Donovan comparison only works if...The Coach K-Billy Donovan comparison only works if Duke was a football school that has trouble selling out its basketball arena. I'm pretty sure that Duke football sucked at the beginning of the 90's too. Coach K was king at Duke then. Donovan will never be king at Florida, not even if he gets all his guys to come back again, win a third in a row, and then get the recruits to get another. Just won't happen. Still not saying he'll go (although everyday without an extension makes it look more likely) but this is a bad comparison for why he shouldn't.Matt Pickenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10964762520827450670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-15484908228742623932007-04-04T14:07:00.000-04:002007-04-04T14:07:00.000-04:00Oh, I don't know....Pedro could come out of the bu...Oh, I don't know....Pedro could come out of the bullpen in the 7th inning every night, and the Mets offense could bring them out of several starter-induced holes!Brian in Oxfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053368055698118199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-57540310898209754322007-04-04T14:03:00.000-04:002007-04-04T14:03:00.000-04:00Ok, a couple of people brought him up, so I have t...Ok, a couple of people brought him up, so I have to say that Philip Hughes was re-assigned and isn't currently on the Yankees roster. Also, Mike, Pedro is out until August, so it's impossible that he and el Duque will win 40 games this year, although 40 missed starts is a very good possibility.verbal97https://www.blogger.com/profile/02282148454169067288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-28927119987186479062007-04-04T13:44:00.000-04:002007-04-04T13:44:00.000-04:00Good God, Florida's pounding Washington again....W...Good God, Florida's pounding Washington again....<BR/><BR/>What's their over/under for losses? Eek.Brian in Oxfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053368055698118199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-610059471952478282007-04-04T13:35:00.000-04:002007-04-04T13:35:00.000-04:00The best part of the NHL playoffs are:1. The sche...The best part of the NHL playoffs are:<BR/><BR/>1. The scheduling....every other night, straight through a series, usually. And so half the series play every night.<BR/><BR/>2. That feeling when a game goes to overtime....where you debate making the commitment to watch it out to its conclusion....it could be over in 2 minutes, or 2 hours.<BR/><BR/>3. The re-seeding of teams so the 8-seed has to at least really earn it.<BR/><BR/>Not to mention hockey is awesome, of course.<BR/><BR/><BR/>One thing I'd like to see in the NHL and NBA playoffs is that a large enough points / games discrepancy should buy the better team 5, 6, or even all 7 games as home games. When a 112-point team plays an 85-point team, then maybe the lower team gets game 4 at home, but that's it!Brian in Oxfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053368055698118199noreply@blogger.com