The MINNEAPOLIS STAR-TRIBUNE splashes the news today that longtime Twins Owner Carl Pohlad has died at the age of 93. No news on the cause of death (not that it really matters, he was farking 93). Or when he died. Or who will end up in control of the Twins in the future. Share This …
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Alex Rodriguez: A Cougar Magnet?
While Madonna entertains herself with Brazilian boy toy Jesus Luz, she's apparently willing to share her other man, Alex Rodriguez, with her kabbalah friends…
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Cubs Get Their Lefty
Pending a physical, Milton Bradley is ready to sign with the Cubs later this week. The deal is rumored to be for 3 years, for a total of $30 million dollars. There are positives and negatives to this signing. On the plus side, the Cubs have a solid on base and power hitter to insert in the middle of the lineup, creating a more balanced heart of the order. …
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Yankees sign Jason Johnson
Some more news from the Bronx via Sam Borden: The Yankees have signed RHP Jason Johnson to a minor-league deal. Joe Girardi said Johnson would compete to be the fifth starter.…
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Time Spent Watching Video Jumps 40% in One Year
One way to think about online video is to consider how big a chunk it takes out of our daily lives. The amount of time U.S. Internet users spend watching video is up an impressive 40 percent year over year. Watchers tuned in for 273.1 minutes of online video in the month of November 2008, up from 195 minutes in November 2007, according to comScore. …
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Fantasy Baseball: Evaluating Pitchers
Fantasy baseball newbies often wonder why pitchers are not drafted more highly. In a typical serpentine draft it is not unusual to see the first pitcher taken as deep as the late first or early second round. From there a slow trickle will ensue until all the first and second tier pitchers do not leave the draft board until the early middle rounds. …
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Giambi Going Back To Cali
Via mlb.com - The Rays agreed to terms with free-agent outfielder Pat Burrell on Monday, dramatically increasing the likelihood of free-agent first baseman Jason Giambi returning to the A’s. An industry source told MLB.com on Monday afternoon that Oakland could sign Giambi this week, likely to a one-year deal with a possible second-year option. …
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AP Source: Bradley, Cubs agree to $30M, 3-yr deal
CHICAGO (AP) -- The Chicago Cubs and free agent Milton Bradley reached a preliminary agreement Monday on a $30 million, three-year contract, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The deal is subject to a physical scheduled for Thursday,…
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Volatile Bradley brings bat and baggage to the Cubs
The long-awaited announcement that enigmatic outfielder Milton Bradley has signed a three-year contract with the Cubs could come Thursday. The Cubs said Monday that Bradley is expected in town this week for a physical, a precursor to finalizing a deal.…
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Hendry rolls dice with talented, troubled Bradley
Neil Hayes: After agreeing to terms with Milton Bradley on a three-year deal, the Cubs hope they finally have acquired the left-handed bat they lacked while getting swept by the Dodgers in the first round of the playoffs last season. The worst-case…
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Cubs agree to three-year deal with Milton Bradley
The long-awaited announcement that enigmatic outfielder Milton Bradley has signed his three-year deal with the Cubs could come as early as Thursday if the process goes as expected this week.…
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Nicolaus Mills: At 90 years old, JD Salinger should be known for more than Catcher in the Rye
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World is well-represented among NBA stats leaders
The NBA is a global game. As the season tipped off, 75 international players from 32 nations and territories made rosters roughly ...…
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Blackburn edge Blyth in FA Cup
Carlos Villanueva's goal earns Blackburn victory over non-league Blyth Spartans in the FA Cup third round.…
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