The National Basketball Associations is loaded with exceptional players that do things on the court we as fans can only dream about. So when the time comes for NBA coaches and fans to choose All-Stars, the 12 best (and fan favorite) players in the league, there are bound to be some unlucky guys that don't make the cut. Here's the Recliner GM's take on the players that did, and didn't get invited to New Orleans this season. East Starters West Starters Jason Kidd - … [Read more...]
The Recliner GM’s COMPLETE NBA Mid-Season Awards
January 30, 2008 By 27 Comments
With the NBA season passed its midpoint I feel it necessary as a true Recliner GM to give out some accolades - and stir up some healthy debate. With so much outstanding individual play I almost copped out and gave awards to both Eastern and Western Conference players. That would have appeased way too many people (not the goal) and made for a post twice as long as this already is. With that said, let's start the debate. League MVP Chris Paul- To me this is a no-brainer. Paul is the best … [Read more...]
C-R-A-P.
January 29, 2008 By 7 Comments
Johan Santana Traded to the Mets I can't write an analysis of this move without swearing. I have nothing further to add. Share your Philadelphia sports pain with fellow fans: Subscribe via RSS feed or get Email Updates … [Read more...]
Welcome Pedro Feliz! Respectable Third-Baseman!
January 28, 2008 By 5 Comments
I was about to start writing up my analysis of the Phillies 3rd base position and I looked in disgust at the list of opening day starters the last couple years. Wes Helms, Abraham Nunez, David Bell. It took all my energy not to punch through my computer screen when I saw those three names written together. However, before I could write a single word, I checked ESPN.com for the 1,156th time today, and just my luck, we've signed Pedro Feliz! Now don't get me wrong, Feliz is not the 2nd coming of … [Read more...]
Phillies Position Analysis: Short-Stop
January 28, 2008 By 4 Comments
Previous Analysis: C, 1B, 2B Opening Day Starter (2003-2008) 2008 - Jimmy Rollins 2007 - Jimmy Rollins 2006 - Jimmy Rollins 2005 - Jimmy Rollins 2004 - Jimmy Rollins 2003 - Jimmy Rollins 2007 Recap It's been fun doing the last 3 position analyses, because the Phillies are currently sporting their best 1B, 2B and SS in team history. If we had a 3B who could stand up straight, I might have been able to write a post arguing we … [Read more...]
The Man Behind the Biggest Draft Blunder In NBA History
January 26, 2008 By 33 Comments
One of, if not the, biggest drafting blunders in NBA history belongs to the Portland Trailblazers. They selected the 7'1 Sam Bowie out of Kentucky ahead of Michael Jordan. Ok, everyone knows that already. But do you know who exactly was responsible for making that pick? Or what that person's criterion was for making such a horrendous error in judgment? Meet Stu Inman In 1984 Stu Inman was director of personnel and was in charge of scouting and drafting for the Portland … [Read more...]
Phillies Position Analysis: Second Base
January 23, 2008 By 5 Comments
Previous Analysis: C, 1B Opening Day Starter (2003-2008) 2008- Chase Utley 2007- Chase Utley 2006- Chase Utley 2005- Placido Polanco 2004- Placido Polanco 2003- Placido Polanco 2007 Recap Chase Utley was the frontrunner to win the NL MVP award before John Lanaan got a little too excited in his first MLB start and popped him in the hand with … [Read more...]
Who Would Be Your NBA Franchise Player? Survey Says…
January 21, 2008 By 13 Comments
NBA Franchise Player Survey Results If you were building an NBA team, which player would you start with? % Lebron James 32.0% Dwight Howard 27.0% Kobe Bryant 18.0% Tim Duncan 9.0% Dwyane Wade 3.0% Greg Oden 3.0% Yao Ming 3.0% Chris Paul 2.0% Kevin Durant 2.0% Carmelo Anthony 1.0% Total Responses 100 Dwight Howard is my personal choice. Traditionally you try to build a championship franchise around a Hall of … [Read more...]
Coin Flip to Lottery: Did the Rockets Tank to Get Olajuwon?
January 19, 2008 By 7 Comments
"They were losing on purpose. It was a business decision" Frank Layden, the former Utah coach, reporting what an anonymous Houston Rockets' executive told him first hand. And why wouldn't they, well besides integrity and respect for the game, when at worst they would get Jordan or Olajuwon. In those days the two teams with the worst record would literally flip a coin to decide the 1 & 2 draft positions. With that system, tanking games was an effective and almost guaranteed option to land … [Read more...]
Phillies Position Analysis: First Base
January 18, 2008 By 10 Comments
Previous Analysis: C, 2B Opening Day Starter (2003-2008) 2008- Ryan Howard 2007- Ryan Howard 2006- Ryan Howard 2005- Jim Thome 2004- Jim Thome 2003- Jim Thome 2007 Recap Following his historic MVP season in 2006, Ryan Howard clearly started off 2007 with a bit of a hangover from the constant media attention and award dinners' circuit … [Read more...]
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