tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post6617574984718076611..comments2024-03-17T03:18:56.070-04:00Comments on Dan Shanoff: Tuesday 08/21 A.M. Quickie:Vick, Ankiel, Jenks, Grossman, Durant, More!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-44864323613902642642007-08-23T11:55:00.000-04:002007-08-23T11:55:00.000-04:00Re: ISU helmets. The ballot uses checkboxes inste...Re: ISU helmets. The ballot uses checkboxes instead of radio buttons, so you can vote for more than one. Which sort of goes against them asking you to vote for your favorite one. That's Iowa State for you.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01360462308942192922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-50724511838422123502007-08-22T00:23:00.000-04:002007-08-22T00:23:00.000-04:00St. Paul Saints Baseball team gave away tonight do...St. Paul Saints Baseball team gave away tonight dog chew toys in the shape of a pig (their mascot) with Michael Vicks uniform & number painted on it.<BR/><BR/>How great is that!!Tharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05177852367771738287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-2454981003089158912007-08-21T18:47:00.000-04:002007-08-21T18:47:00.000-04:00"Cardinals within 3 games of NL East lead"-typical..."Cardinals within 3 games of NL East lead"<BR/><BR/>-typical east coast biasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-53142346148239145772007-08-21T18:28:00.000-04:002007-08-21T18:28:00.000-04:00No chipp, it's amazing what happens when a sportsw...No chipp, it's amazing what happens when a sportswriter doesn't actually watch sports.JFreakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13998960961891630442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-16095860385437871622007-08-21T17:24:00.000-04:002007-08-21T17:24:00.000-04:00I would have loved another 10 years of Bo Jackson....I would have loved another 10 years of Bo Jackson.RThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08974818353273666347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-43315698773846636952007-08-21T17:20:00.000-04:002007-08-21T17:20:00.000-04:00jfreak, et al:It's amazing what happens without ed...jfreak, et al:<BR/><BR/>It's amazing what happens without editors, isn't it?chipphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17233463496650742328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-30479328782362981882007-08-21T16:43:00.000-04:002007-08-21T16:43:00.000-04:00Tim Thomas. There is not a single reason he doesn...Tim Thomas. There is not a single reason he doesn't have a career average approaching 30 points a game. <BR/><BR/>If he gave a damn, he'd have been Kevin Durant before KD was KD, but better. We're talking about a 6'10" slasher who should still be posting up two guards and the smaller threes and destroying fours with drives and nailing threes in their faces when they give space to protect the drive. He should've grabbed 8 garbage rebounds a game as should anyone > 6'8" playing 35 minutes a game.<BR/><BR/>Match Kobe's instinct with a Tim Thomas circa year 1 of his max mcntract from Milwaukee, and you have a 35 point a game scorer. Hell, since I'm bringing up Milwaukee, put Mo Williams' or Michael Redd's aggression in TT's head and you have a 35/11/4 guy.<BR/><BR/>/shakes headFastnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04250511345868226554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-16353123826613684562007-08-21T16:31:00.000-04:002007-08-21T16:31:00.000-04:00"Cardinals within 3 games of NL East lead"Hey moro..."Cardinals within 3 games of NL East lead"<BR/><BR/>Hey moron, the Cards in the the NL Central.<BR/><BR/>How'd you get to be a sportswriter again?JFreakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13998960961891630442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-13722033865340015122007-08-21T16:24:00.000-04:002007-08-21T16:24:00.000-04:004 of the 8 were throwing injuries...2 of the 8 wer...4 of the 8 were throwing injuries...2 of the 8 were freak accidents and 1 of the 8 could just be poor conditioning...ndyanksfan05https://www.blogger.com/profile/17049529004061030914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-87315827497477041562007-08-21T16:20:00.000-04:002007-08-21T16:20:00.000-04:00Also, most of Prior's injuries were not related to...Also, most of Prior's injuries were not related to pitching (at least directly). They surely weren't the result of "overuse."<BR/><BR/>Midseason 2003<BR/> Shoulder after on-field collision with Atlanta Braves second baseman Marcus Giles.<BR/> <BR/>Preseason 2004<BR/> Achilles tendon injury<BR/> <BR/>Preseason 2005<BR/> Elbow strain<BR/> <BR/>May 27, 2005<BR/> Throwing elbow - comeback line drive off the bat of Brad Hawpe<BR/> <BR/>Preseason 2006<BR/> Strained shoulder<BR/> <BR/>July 14, 2006<BR/> Strained left oblique in batting practice<BR/> <BR/>Aug 14, 2006<BR/> Shoulder tendonitis<BR/> <BR/>Preseason 2007<BR/> Shoulder surgeryLuke Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15794556619520450782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-50619195073791650942007-08-21T16:12:00.000-04:002007-08-21T16:12:00.000-04:00Cub fans always blame Dusty, but they weren't whin...Cub fans always blame Dusty, but they weren't whining like little bitches when they were tossing 20 strikeout games (122 pitches). That whole hindsight thing works pretty well. There isn't a Cub fan out there that would have pulled Wood in that game because of a pitch count. Give me a break.Luke Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15794556619520450782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-72774491651572735242007-08-21T15:34:00.000-04:002007-08-21T15:34:00.000-04:00No, the highlights of Barry Sanders are all shown ...No, the highlights of Barry Sanders are all shown with Da Bears players flying around like they are on a friggin trapeze.<BR/><BR/>Wasted talent....well if you include wars you need to include Stan the Man, Rizzuto, et al (Side note: Not a Cardinals fan but I loved that Stan the Man wouldn't go on the same field with Cassius Clay because he dodged the war).<BR/><BR/>Kerry Wood's problems are from his HS coach and Dusty. Prior owes it to Marcus Giles, whoever drilled him with the comebacker and Dusty. Dusty also screwed Rob Nenn and I am sure plenty of other pitchers. That is why I am waiting on Big Z to breakdown in the next five years.chitown italianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05005966579859344446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-42987055663316321232007-08-21T15:14:00.000-04:002007-08-21T15:14:00.000-04:00jingoist:Even w/o the holdout, LJ is in the 5/6/7 ...jingoist:<BR/><BR/>Even w/o the holdout, LJ is in the 5/6/7 range; do you really trust his body and Herm's offense to hold up? TMQ also pointed out that the "Chefs" went from Willie Roaf and Will Shields to a bunch of no-names. The only way LJ gets 1,500 yards is if he gets 500 carries. Who's the QB in KC anyway; is it a first time starter or a career backup?chipphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17233463496650742328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-12306211229853501232007-08-21T14:48:00.000-04:002007-08-21T14:48:00.000-04:00Prior and Wood owe Dusty Baker a round of thanks f...Prior and Wood owe Dusty Baker a round of thanks for helping them develop arm problems.TBenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10337905315011989614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-91147484155907186802007-08-21T14:39:00.000-04:002007-08-21T14:39:00.000-04:00DAN---Not only do you not watch sports...you have ...DAN---<BR/><BR/>Not only do you not watch sports...you have no idea about divisions. It would be great if the Cardinals closed in on the <B>NL EAST</B> lead, but too bad that would do them any good considering they are in the<B>NL CENTRAL</B>....maybe you should go back to reporting on diaper duty and cooking dinner for the wife...assBLUEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01547964589052140083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-52800962545884605562007-08-21T14:31:00.000-04:002007-08-21T14:31:00.000-04:00jingo that is why I am glad the league I run as we...jingo that is why I am glad the league I run as well as the league I am in hold the draft late. Nothing worse then having and early draft and making your #1 pick and having that players go down for the season in the during a preseason game basically ruining your season before it starts. I think it is stupid to hold any draft before the 3rd preseason games have been playedCMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-30787229178772301032007-08-21T14:28:00.000-04:002007-08-21T14:28:00.000-04:00I heard from Francona on the radio last night that...I heard from Francona on the radio last night that Clement probably won't pitch for Boston in '07, and they were hoping he might pitch a game at the instructional league level perhaps in a few weeks.<BR/><BR/>As for tino/sparty's debate....I guess we're not considering injury a "waste" of talent, in the same way we wouldn't consider getting mugged a "waste" of the $80 bucks in your wallet. (Compared to "wasting" it on buying drinks for ugly girls all night.)Brian in Oxfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053368055698118199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-10282333338075405792007-08-21T14:25:00.000-04:002007-08-21T14:25:00.000-04:00And Fantasy GMs Everywhere Rejoiced...For LJ hath ...And Fantasy GMs Everywhere Rejoiced...<BR/>For LJ hath returned to the fold in K.C. And Fantasy Football Drafts everywhere just shifted. My guess is LJ just moved up from the 5/6/7 range I have been seeing out of mock draft rooms like ESPN and back up to the 3/4/5 range now that he'll get 2 games under his belt before the season.<BR/><BR/>And actually, who can argue with THAT strategy? Hold out half of camp, miss the two-a-days and 2 pre-season (see: useless) games in which to get hurt, er... I mean get in practice reps and shake off the rust? And you know what? After a 400+ carry season last year, LJ deserved/needed the rest to keep him a little fresher to start this season.<BR/><BR/>The veteran players will tell you, the preseason is a joke and should be cut in half anyway. LJ (and Vinny Testaverde) just took it upon themselves to show everyone. And besides, "Maddenites" everywhere have gotten to enjoy dishing out a little LJ punishment for a whole week already since the launch of Madden '08. <BR/><BR/>So really, all we are talking about at this point is the suicide rate amongst the fantasy footbal GMs who already held their drafts and had the 3rd or 4th pick and passed on Mr. Johnson because of his contract status. (Note: those GMs do not deserve to win their league anyway if a contract dispute clouds their draft judgment and precludes them from taking a stud at RB- they deserve a year long hazing anyway).Jingoisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01269679565181077961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-19269613369380931092007-08-21T14:21:00.000-04:002007-08-21T14:21:00.000-04:00I think the biggest waste of talent would have to ...I think the biggest waste of talent would have to go to the Lions for wasting Barry Sander's talent. Look at what he did with little talent around him. If he had played on a team like the Cowboys of the 90's he might have easily broken Dickerson's single season rushing record. Anyone notice how all the Sander's highlights on NFL films involve the Bucs. I swear he averaged like 250 a game against us for a few years.The heroin sheikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16860402732123149415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-33244796493272512682007-08-21T13:33:00.000-04:002007-08-21T13:33:00.000-04:00Actually, Vick may not be getting anywhere near a ...Actually, Vick may not be getting anywhere near a football field. According to an article over at AOL Fanhouse, the local Virginia prosecutor is looking to nail Vick on eight counts of animal cruelty (for the eight dogs he allegedly helped to kill). Each one of those counts has a possible FIVE year sentence. So, after the Feds are done with him, the state of Virginia just might keep him in jail for the rest of his potential career years. Adios, Ookie.Clinton (Indianapolis)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09159750542953909030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-29292398106265735482007-08-21T13:19:00.000-04:002007-08-21T13:19:00.000-04:00Tino, You don't have to buy it. But that is what w...Tino, <BR/>You don't have to buy it. But that is what we are discussing. I understand your argument and agree. But again, not being discussed.David Kippehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09873631867494898033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-14449760635764353052007-08-21T13:12:00.000-04:002007-08-21T13:12:00.000-04:00Don't know if all of you have seen this or not...b...Don't know if all of you have seen this or not...but it's pretty cool. If by cool you mean bat shit crazy.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://sports.espn.go.com/chat/sportsnation/face/mlb/index" REL="nofollow">Today's faces of baseball</A>.<BR/><BR/>FACT: Skyline Chili > Mr. Red > Glass Legs Griffey > Donkey Dunn > Farney Freel > Cocaine Hamilton > Juan Fidel Castro.<BR/><BR/>True story...having Juan Castro on this list seriously made me give my computer screen a Mt. Dew bukakke.RevScottDeMangeMDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02220843774217781967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-40504630838163625072007-08-21T13:00:00.000-04:002007-08-21T13:00:00.000-04:00actually you'd be preaching to the choir on that r...actually you'd be preaching to the choir on that regard. i hold mario in very high regard but i consider my opinion very clouded on him due to growing up around pittsburgh and having him the reason why i got into hockey (i was 7 when they won the cup the first time)Johnny bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03825230779882177065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-50448536889046993442007-08-21T12:48:00.000-04:002007-08-21T12:48:00.000-04:00johnathan,I'm not saying that Lemieux would have c...johnathan,<BR/><BR/>I'm not saying that Lemieux would have come close to Gretzky's overall records (especially assists), but he was on pace to break Gretzky's single season goals and points records. I've argued many times that Lemieux was better than Gretzky, without the injuries/illnesses, I'd have more bullet points.verbal97https://www.blogger.com/profile/02282148454169067288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-19331845353448602942007-08-21T12:43:00.000-04:002007-08-21T12:43:00.000-04:00Sorry Sparty, don't buy it. Wasted talent is wast...Sorry Sparty, don't buy it. Wasted talent is wasted talent. There is no "concept." <BR/><BR/>And cmfost - I know about the surgery. Still think the guy has been screwed up ever since the come-backer. Not a Sox fan at all, but hope for his sake he can come back from both the injury and the incident.Tinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03480948055056144609noreply@blogger.com