As the dust settles from the 2013 NBA Draft, the season of trade speculation is officially upon us. The adherence to “the best player available” draft philosophy invariably results in an assortment of roster logjams. The Sacramento Kings and New Orleans Pelicans find themselves in just such a predicament. The Kings have a surplus of shooting guards, while the Pelicans have issues at the point. These two teams are in an ideal position to swap.
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Senior defensive assistant Steve Spagnuolo has been impressed with what he’s seen in his first few months with the Baltimore Ravens.
“I don’t make predictions like that, but I will say this … this is as good a looking football team that I’ve ever seen. I’m talking about physically and stout,” Spagnuolo said at the end of minicamp last month. “I’m not as familiar with our offensive guys right now, but defensively, wow. I had little visions of the … Read More »
Of course the climax of the weekend are the 2 upperclassman games Saturday.
It bothered me all day hearing about how ineffective Danks was and how the O’s would sweep the Sox. Not so quick.
The Baltimore Orioles bolstered their starting rotation Tuesday, acquiring Scott Feldman in a trade with the Chicago Cubs.
The Orioles got some needed depth in their rotation with the addition of Scott Feldman and the Cubs added some nice upside out of Tuesday’s trade, writes Keith Law.
Baltimore also acquired backup catcher Steve Clevenger in the deal, which sent reliever Pedro Strop, starter Jake Arrieta and international bonus slots Nos. 3 and 4 to the Cubs.
Despite inconsistent starting pitching this … Read More »
NICK MARKAKIS NEEDS OUR VOTES!!!!
CATCHER
1. Joe Mauer, Twins: 3,869,330
2. Matt Wieters, Orioles: 2,677,959
FIRST BASE
1. Chris Davis, Orioles: 5,468,703
2. Prince Fielder, Tigers: 3,280,681
SHORTSTOP
1. J.J. Hardy, Orioles: 3,509,180
2. Jhonny Peralta, Tigers: 2,505,341
THIRD BASE
1. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers: 5,844,165
2. Manny Machado, Orioles: 2,752,627
OUTFIELD
1. Mike Trout, Angels: 4,822,983
2. Adam Jones, Orioles: 4,766,256
3. Jose Bautista, Blue Jays: 2,679,230
4. Nick Markakis, Orioles: … Read More »
The PGA Tour announced Monday that it will implement the ban of anchored strokes beginning Jan. 1, 2016, opting not to go against golf’s governing bodies and adhere to the rules set forth by the United States Golf Association and R&A.
PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem, who in February expressed the tour’s desire that the proposed ban be rescinded, said the PGA Tour’s policy board came to the decision during a meeting at the Greenbrier Classic.
But Finchem also strongly … Read More »
Jill Witmer scored Team USA’s opening goal en route to a 6-0 win over Italy this weekend in the World League Semi-Final in London. The victory gives the U.S. a strong chance at a World Cup bid.
While the top three finishers from both World League Semi-Finals automatically earn a ticket to the World Cup event in The Hague, Netherlands next year, there is a good chance that a fifth place finish for Team USA at this tournament may be … Read More »
FC Dallas
8-3-6 Record, Second place – Western Conference
London Woodberry – Homegrown Signee 2013
Eight games played, three starts
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Chris Seitz – Fourth Overall Selection 2007 (RSL)
Two games played, two starts
Five saves, 1 GA
2-0-0 Record
Follow on Twitter @Seitzy1
Real Salt Lake
10-5-3 Record, First place – Western Conference
John Stertzer – 12th Overall Selection 2013
Two games played
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