Monthly Archives: January 2011

Duchscherer Done, Well Worth the Risk

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Stan

About 10pm tonight (Sunday), it scrolled across the screen that Justin Duchscherer had narrowed his choices down to two teams: the Washington Nationals & the Baltimore Orioles. And then, after signing onto Facebook, I immediately saw my friend Seth Bondroff’s … Continue reading →

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Met’s Madoff Mess Part Deux

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Stan

Mike Lupica of the NY Daily news chimes in on a story that is going to get more interesting by the day…one question being asked is “Did the Wilpons let new GM Sandy Alderson in on the depths of their … Continue reading →

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Met’s Mess May Fall to Selig

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Stan

Over the past couple years, since the depth of dastardly Bernie Madoff’s deceptions became known, NY Mets’ owner Fred Wilpon’s name has been attached as a Madoff client. Rumors swirled at the time, that Wilpon’s losses were substantial enough that … Continue reading →

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A Christman Present for Luke Scott

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Stan

No, it’s not what you think…not talking about Vladimir Guerrero coming to Baltimore. Rather, I have a great idea for a gift for Luke this holiday season. The State of Hawaii as the above link states are trying to pass … Continue reading →

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Vlad Back To Canada?

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Stan

Just when it looked like O’s GM Andy MacPhail was poised to spring another FanFest surprise on Baltimore baseball fans, there may be a fly in the ointment. The news that the Texas Rangers have acquired Mike Napoli and his … Continue reading →

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Only 1 ACC School in Men’s Basketball Top 25

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Stan

Is this amazing or what? Only Duke is in the TOP 25! And does it say loud enough that the ACC is really no longer the preeminent college basketball conference?

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Bowden Butts In Birdland, Again

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Stan

Former Washington Nationals’ GM Jim Bowden is at it again-butting in with opinion that may not be close to the truth. Back at the start of the Winter baseball meetings, Bowden was the first “baseball insider” to make claims that … Continue reading →

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Simms Career Could Get in Trouble?

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Stan

With all due respect to AP writers everywhere, you have got to read this story and not belly-laugh! Titans back, back-up QB Chris Simms as you’ll see in the linked article has opted to not accept a plea deal on … Continue reading →

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Ray Rice Sick on eve of Steelers’ game

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Stan

At 11:23pm, received this news from a Facebook friend I’ll update as I hear more…or hopefully less. This could lead to a more important role for Willis Mcgahee and Leron McClain. Here’s hoping Ray didn’t spread anything.

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Ravens Fans: Smell the Coffee Saturday

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Stan

What does the Ravens -Steelers match up have to do with the smell of coffee? Well, nothing really, but really everything. When it comes to this latest epic, fans in Baltimore are somewhere betwixt and between. And lots of times, … Continue reading →

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