Yankees fans apparently not on par with team's willingness to throw money away
April 29, 2009 by Zaki
The New York Yankees have failed in their attempt to royally gouge their fans for seats in the newly built $1.5 billion Yankee Stadium. The Yankees’ original plan was to offset the cost of the stadium and overpriced talent by fleecing fans, but several hundred empty seats have forced the team to... [Read more...]
Ibanez demolishes Aaron Rowand's record for fastest to tri-state man-crush
April 28, 2009 by Zaki
Aaron Rowand’s legendary record of reaching full-on man-crush status in only 34 games as a Phillie has fallen in nearly half the time due to Raul Ibanez’s epic play, only 18 games into his Phillies career. Rauuuul capped off a 3-for-5 performance at the plate with a go-ahead grand slam in... [Read more...]
Phils complete Marlins sweep as Victorino fuels awkward leadoff controversy
April 27, 2009 by Zaki
Shane Victorino reached base three times and drove in four runs from the leadoff spot, helping the Phillies to their third straight win and a series sweep over the first place Marlins. Jimmy Rollins was given his second day off this season as he battles through an early season slump. The 2007 NL MVP’s... [Read more...]
Eagles give Kiper 'F' for job well done, take Maclin and McCoy on day one
April 26, 2009 by Zaki
Early draft grades were being dealt out by any and every self-appointed NFL analyst on Saturday night in judgment of teams’ first two rounds. The consensus among the national talking heads is that the Eagles struck relative gold with their first-round pick of Jeremy Maclin and their late second-round... [Read more...]
Cardinals deny hiring outside help to try and unload Boldin before draft
April 24, 2009 by Zaki
Early reports from ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio indicated that the Cardinals were willing to lower their asking price for star receiver Anquan Boldin. Rumors elsewhere suggested that the Cardinals had hired an outside agent to try and unload the wideout before Saturday’s NFL Draft. It now appears... [Read more...]
Fruitless all-nighter may force Eagles to just go with McShay's mock, take Moreno
April 24, 2009 by Zaki
All indicators point to the Eagles being able to select running back Knowshon Moreno with the 21st pick in Saturday’s NFL Draft. Howevah, with the team’s long history of trading out of the first round and abstaining from first-round running backs, fans are becoming increasingly skeptical... [Read more...]
Dalembert's nine solid minutes of tough on-ball defense not enough, Sixers fall
April 23, 2009 by Zaki
The 76ers secured the moral victory in Game 2 by holding Dwight Howard to only a modest 11-point, 10-rebound double-double, but took the demoralizing loss on Wednesday 96-87 to the Magic. Andre Miller led the way with 30 points for the Sixers, who out shot the Magic from the floor, but Orlando took the... [Read more...]
Howard looking to add Gold Gloves to extensive Golden Sombrero collection
Ryan Howard walked and scored a run as he narrowly missed another Golden Sombrero by striking out only three times in the 11-4 trouncing of the Brewers. Howard worked hard this offseason to improve defensively and it looks to have paid off in the early going with several Gold Glove caliber plays turned... [Read more...]
Nation's unemployed surprisingly empathetic to Sheldon Brown's money woes
April 21, 2009 by Zaki
Eagles cornerback Sheldon Brown expressed his displeasure with his current contract on Monday and demanded to be traded to a team that won’t take his services for granted. Brown signed a 6-year $30 million contract extension in 2004 which would take him through 2012. He is set to earn $2 million... [Read more...]
Ibanez on pace to hit 74 homers, make everyone forget about Burrell by next week
Raul Ibanez is quickly becoming a fan favorite 11 games into his Phillies career. His walk-off two-run home run in the Phils’ 5-4 win over the Padres on Sunday gave him five this season and is tied for the National League lead in that category. The left fielder was brought in to replace Pete Burrell,... [Read more...]
