Charlie Manuel is a manager that knows the definition of riding a wave. He’s the kind of guy who tells it like it is, but in a way so veiled with his southern drawl you would probably walk away ten steps before you realized you were just told off. Continue reading “MLB Spring Training 2012: Charlie Manuel And The Philadelphia Phillies Don’t Speak In Metaphors”
It seems David Wright and the New York Mets can’t catch a break. Continue reading “MLB Spring Training 2012: Mets Dealt Potential Blow With David Wright Injury; Byrdak Needs Surgery”
That sound you hear? That’s the sound of Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane cheering on his ball club with increased vigor this spring. Continue reading “MLB Spring Training 2012: Oakland A’s Contenders? Very Possible.”
The 2012 Atlanta Braves are a talented bunch, but in order for them to adequately shake off last years dismal finish they need to start playing better this spring. Continue reading “MLB Spring Training 2012: Atlanta Braves Need To Get In Gear To Shake Off 2011 Finish”
There are things in fantasy baseball that can perpetually frustrate a manager. None more frustrating than banking on a hot rookie and eating crow for it later. That being said I’m here to help. Because for every sensation (Craig Kimbrel, 2011) there are bound to be misses (seriously? What happened Brandon Belt?). Lets take a look at some who will help you in your quest for fantasy supremacy and bragging rights with your friends. Continue reading “2012 MLB Fantasy Baseball 101: Top Five Fantasy Rookies To Watch”
Spring is upon us and that means baseball. The Locker will be bringing periodic articles and notes from the Grapefruit and Cactus leagues until the start of the 2012 baseball season.
I’m one of the biggest Major League Baseball fans around and I have to tell you this expanded playoff format doesn’t make me happy. You have a 162-game schedule and if that isn’t grueling enough the winners of the three divisions in each league now have to worry about not one wildcard, but two. That means a third place team from a division could make the playoffs without truly deserving to be there. Continue reading “MLB Spring Training 2012: Thoughts On Playoff Expansion, Yu Darvish Debut And A Johan Santana Sighting”
As many have heard by now Peyton Manning is no longer an Indianapolis Colt. Let that first line sink in for a moment.
Good? Lets continue. Continue reading “NFL Offseason 2012: Peyton Manning’s Impact On Market Immeasurable”
Derrick Rose stated he would never forget how the Pacers celebrated after their last match-up. Apparently the young superstar needs to work on his revenge tactic just a bit. Continue reading “Despite Win, Hype Rose Comes Up Flat In Revenge Game Against Pacers”
Shaka Smart knows how to get a team to perform.
Last season, the VCU Rams made an improbable run to the NCAA Final Four before losing to Butler (another team seemingly out of nowhere). This year the Rams should shock no one because they are a solid basketball team with a very scary component now on their side.
Experience. Continue reading “NCAA March Madness Primer: VCU Rams, Wichita State Shockers Are Names To Remember”