Category Archives: Sports

Who’s #3?

Posted on August 22, 2007 by Jason

Next week I’ll participate in not one, not two, but three fantasy football drafts. I know, I’m a dork. My question for today is this: Who would you take with the #3 pick in the draft? Everybody with half a … Continue reading →

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Difference Makers

Posted on August 16, 2007 by Jason

So here we are with roughly 6 weeks left in the MLB season and every division is up for grabs, including the AL East. (Don’t look now, Beantown, but that Pinstriped Yankee-mobile you see surging in your rearview mirror is … Continue reading →

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Asterisk

Posted on August 5, 2007 by Jason

In light of Barry Bonds’ unwelcome assault on 755, the most hallowed number in sports, I started reflecting on the entire Steroid Era that hangs like a dark cloud over Major League Baseball. Thing is, Bud Selig knows this cloud … Continue reading →

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Deadline Deals

Posted on July 30, 2007 by Jason

Looks like somebody stoked the fires in the NL East. In my opinion, the Atlanta Braves became the prohibitive favorites to win the NL pennant with their acquisition of Texas Rangers first baseman Mark Teixeira. Arguably the biggest bat available … Continue reading →

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Fantasy Football & Pick ‘Em

Posted on July 27, 2007 by Jason

All right, intrepid readers. It’s nearly August and we know what that means: time for fantasy football. I’ve set up a private league at Yahoo and you’re all invited to join and play. I’d love to get 10 or 12 … Continue reading →

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Midseason Report

Posted on July 24, 2007 by Jason

Back in March, I made my 2007 Baseball Predictions where I made my picks for division winners and the wild card. I thought it’d be an appropriate time to revisit those picks to see how I’ve fared thus far. AL … Continue reading →

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Just The Two Of Us

Posted on July 21, 2007 by Jason

Yesterday was an awesome day! I told Joshua last week that I’d take him to a ball game to watch the Cardinals play. He’s been so excited ever since…it’s all he could talk about. (I’m not sure if he was … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to the St. Louis Cardinals

Posted on July 19, 2007 by Jason

Dear Beloved Redbirds, I’ve been patient. Held my tongue for nearly 4 months. Our improbable run through the playoffs last October has sustained me through 90 some-odd games of lackluster play. Tony and Dave, I’ve given you every benefit of … Continue reading →

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Mikey and Nike

Posted on July 17, 2007 by Jason

Boy, did Paul Tagliabue pick the right time to retire. According to published reports, a federal grand jury has indicted Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick in connection with a recent dogfighting probe. The indictment accuses Vick and several other co-defendants … Continue reading →

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Home Run Derby 2007

Posted on July 9, 2007 by Jason

Each year, Sunny and I watch the Home Run Derby and we make our picks, straight-draft style. I always let her go first; she picked Mags. I went homer and nabbed Pujols with my first pick. Then she went oppo, … Continue reading →

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