Explanation of ratings system and other team previews here SAN DIEGO PADRES Ranks Overall – 78 points (15th MLB, 8th NL) Starting Rotation – 33 points (5th MLB, 2nd NL) Line-Up – 29 points (25th MLB, 14th NL) Bench/Bullpen/Defense – 16 points (T-5th MLB, T-3rd NL) Offseason Additions – Randy Wolf, Mark Prior, Tad Iguchi, Jim Edmonds Offseason Subtractions – Geoff Blum, Mike Cameron, Milton Bradley, Doug Brocail, Marcus Giles Biggest Strength- Starting Rotation The Padres … [Read more...]
Villanova’s Comeback Keeps Big 5 Alive in NCAA Tourney
March 22, 2008 By 1 Comment
Ironically, the last Philadelphia school to get in the 2008 NCAA tournament is now the only team to survive the opening round. Villanova beat Clemson 75-69 in one of the last games of the night - and it was a great one. Villanova struggled to handle Clemson's relentless pressure in the first half committing the bulk of their 19 turnovers in the opening 20-minutes. That helped the Tigers get up on Nova by as much as 18 and took a 12-point lead into the half. The Wildcats are no strangers to … [Read more...]
76ers Lay an Egg in Orlando: Make Me Look Bad
March 21, 2008 By 5 Comments
Coming off an emotionally charged win on Wednesday in Allen Iverson's long awaited return to Philly the 76ers showed clear signs of a let down against the Orlando Magic tonight. From the opening minutes Orlando jumped all over the Sixers, and I could tell it was just going to be one of those nights. Orlando won the game with their league-leading 3-point attack, shooting 14-23 from beyond. That was enough to overcome the 21 turnovers the Sixers forced. On the other side, the 76ers simply … [Read more...]
2008 MLB Preview: San Francisco Giants
March 21, 2008 By 5 Comments
Explanation of ratings system and other team previews here SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS Ranks Overall – 73 points (20th MLB, 12th NL) Starting Rotation – 33 points (9th MLB, 4th NL) Line-Up – 27 points (29th MLB, 16th NL) Bench/Bullpen/Defense – 13 points (23rd MLB, 14th NL) Offseason Additions – Aaron Rowand Offseason Subtractions – Barry Lamar Bonds, Pedro Feliz Biggest Strength- Starting Rotation For a team that is the unanimous pre-season favorite for last place in the NL … [Read more...]
2008 MLB Preview: St. Louis Cardinals
March 20, 2008 By 4 Comments
Explanation of ratings system and other team previews here ST. LOUIS CARDINALS Ranks Overall – 69 points (25th MLB, 15th NL) Starting Rotation – 22 points (28th MLB, 15th NL) Line-Up – 28 points (27th MLB, 15th NL) Bench/Bullpen/Defense – 17 points (T-3rd MLB, T-1st NL) Offseason Additions – Troy Glaus, Kyle Lohse, Matt Clemenet Offseason Subtractions – David Eckstein, Jim Edmonds, Troy Percival, Scott Rolen, Kip Wells Biggest Strength- Championship Grace Period The Cardinals … [Read more...]
AI’s Return Proves to be the Perfect Ending for the 76ers
March 19, 2008 By 12 Comments
The game Sixers fans have been waiting for has finally come and gone. I had the pleasure of sitting in the lower level at the Wachovia Center directly across from the Denver bench for Allen Iverson's return to Philly, as evidenced by the photograph above. And the game was everything a fan could have hoped for. This makes two perfect 76ers' games in a row that I have attended. We got a great high-scoring affair, some fantastic plays on both ends, a very good game from AI and most … [Read more...]
Take a Look Inside the Philadelphia 76ers’ Locker Room
March 18, 2008 By 10 Comments
According to the 76ers' PR people the Sixers are the only NBA team that allows fans in their locker room. I don't know if that is true or just PR propaganda to shed a positive and unique light on the team; either way it is pretty cool they let fans in there. As you already know, Saturday I was at the San Antonio game. I went with my gf who got tickets through her college's (Franklin & Marshall) Philadelphia alumni chapter. (The Sixers' VP of Sales is an F&M alum.) They raffled off … [Read more...]
2008 MLB Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates
March 18, 2008 By 3 Comments
Explanation of ratings system and other team previews here PITTSBURGH PIRATES Ranks Overall – 71 points (21st MLB, 13th NL) Starting Rotation – 27 points (20th MLB, 12th NL) Line-Up – 33 points (14th MLB, 9th NL) Bench/Bullpen/Defense – 11 points (29th MLB, 16th NL) Offseason Additions – None of significance Offseason Subtractions – None of significance Biggest Strength- Top of the rotation There were only 2 teams last year that could boast that they had two 25-and-under … [Read more...]
2008 MLB Preview: Cincinnati Reds
March 17, 2008 By 4 Comments
Explanation of ratings system and other team previews here CINCINNATI REDS Ranks Overall – 76 points (16th MLB, 9th NL) Starting Rotation – 27 points (19th MLB, 11th NL) Line-Up – 31 points (19th MLB, 11th NL) Bench/Bullpen/Defense – 16 points (T-5th MLB, T-3rd NL) Offseason Additions – Francisco Cordero, Jeremy Affeldt, Edinson Volquez Offseason Subtractions – Josh Hamilton Biggest Strength- Bullpen (in theory) The Reds bullpen killed them last year, and they did a lot in … [Read more...]
Sixers Handle Spurs – ‘Tough Stretch’ Becomes Win Streak
March 15, 2008 By 13 Comments
I am writing this post after getting home from another superb performance and win by our 76ers over the San Antonio Spurs. That means my head has not exploded - yet. In my opinion this was the perfect basketball game to attend when you are a die-hard fan of the home team has 3 main characteristics. Some exciting plays and moments. That can be dunks, crossovers or draining a few big three point shots. A comfortable lead that is not too large that you lose interest because the game is … [Read more...]
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