Major League Baseball 2012: Los Angeles Angels May Prove To Be Best In The West After All

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Before this season I loved what the Angels had put together out in Anaheim. They had the best staff in that division, the second best player in baseball, and arguably one of the top three managers in baseball.

Then they stumbled out of the gate to 10-17. Continue reading “Major League Baseball 2012: Los Angeles Angels May Prove To Be Best In The West After All”

Before Criticism Is Dealt, San Francisco 49ers Alex Smith Needs Reality Check

The Clipboard would have been a little easier than those golf clubs had Peyton opted for the 49ers (Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Alex Smith is 27-years old and just completed his first winning season with a first-round bye in the playoffs and a victory of Drew Brees and the Saints at home.

He should take more time to reflect on how far he’s come before he criticizes a guy who is just starting. Continue reading “Before Criticism Is Dealt, San Francisco 49ers Alex Smith Needs Reality Check”

As The San Antonio Spurs March On, We Are Reminded That Quiet Dominance In Sports Should Be Embraced

It’s always refreshing in sports to see quiet dominance.  Continue reading “As The San Antonio Spurs March On, We Are Reminded That Quiet Dominance In Sports Should Be Embraced”

Know Why The Orlando Magic Won’t Win An NBA Title? Look No Further Than The Front Office

Pat Williams during better times

 

Dwight Howard is right about one thing. As long as he is in Orlando he will never win an NBA title. As it looks right now as long as anyone is in Orlando they will never win a championship.  Continue reading “Know Why The Orlando Magic Won’t Win An NBA Title? Look No Further Than The Front Office”

My Quarter-Season Major League Baseball All-Star Team 2012

We’re just past 40 games in this 2012 season and we’re gonna take a look at my All-Stars to this point.

Disclaimer:You won’t find any Red Sox on this team Continue reading “My Quarter-Season Major League Baseball All-Star Team 2012”

Michael Bourn Is Having A Career Year, Should Braves Reward Him With A Long-Term Deal?

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“Just give me 25 guys on the last year of their contracts; I’ll win a pennant every year” -Sparky Anderson, Former Cincinnati Reds and Detroit Tigers Manager, Hall of Famer

Darren Dreifort, Chone Figgins, and Barry Zito. What do you think of every time you hear these names? Recipients of contracts that aren’t working out.  Continue reading “Michael Bourn Is Having A Career Year, Should Braves Reward Him With A Long-Term Deal?”

Los Angeles Lakers Need To Consider A Few Things This Offseason

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I’m gonna put this in the nicest way possible. The Los Angeles Lakers aren’t close to anyone within their conference that matters. Continue reading “Los Angeles Lakers Need To Consider A Few Things This Offseason”

Bryce Harper Is Fun, Mike Trout Is Better

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Before this season started I wrote an a post regarding the top-five fantasy baseball  rookies for 2012. Within it, I spoke of Bryce Harper and Mike Trout, two guys we all expected to pay immediate dividends in 2012. While I ranked Harper higher (second) because of his power it pained me to do so, for reasons only Anaheim might understand. Continue reading “Bryce Harper Is Fun, Mike Trout Is Better”

Mike Minor’s Struggles Have Put Atlanta Braves In A Tough Spot

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“If they don’t have room for me here, then there’s no reason they shouldn’t trade me or just do something with me.” Continue reading “Mike Minor’s Struggles Have Put Atlanta Braves In A Tough Spot”

Texas Rangers Are A Good team, Lets Not Get Carried Away Yet

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The Texas Rangers have put together a fine baseball team. As a matter of fact, they might have the best team in baseball right now. Right-this-very-moment.

Other than that, lets stop getting carried away.  Continue reading “Texas Rangers Are A Good team, Lets Not Get Carried Away Yet”