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"SF prospect Angel Villalona paid around 138,000 dollars to family from boy he allegedly killed."

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:58:00 -0500

“SF prospect Angel Villalona paid around 138,000 dollars to family from boy he allegedly killed.”

- Twitter / Enrique Rojas/ESPN: Is confirmed. SF prospect …

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(via diamondleung)

Kind of puts the Tim Lincecum bust in perspective, doesn’t it? In other news, Lincecum paid around $138 for Krispy Kreme donuts, Spicy Hot Cheetos, and a case of Choco Tacos, to go with the reefer he allegedly smoked.

Insult to injury: Victor Zambrano’s mother was kidnapped...

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:16:00 -0500

Insult to injury:

Victor Zambrano’s mother was kidnapped in Venezuela, which is terrible, and I hope she’s back home soon. However, the coverage strongly suggests that a Mets fan is in charge of choosing the file photos for the AP news wire. The above photo depicts Zambrano after he gave up a three-run homer, and the other available Zambrano photo shows him in the dugout, having been removed from a 10-2 loss. If a Scott Kazmir photo set mysteriously appears in conjunction with the kidnapping story, we will know for sure there’s a disgruntled photo editor in Queens.

O Captain! My Captain!: Red Sox Decline Team Option on Varitek...

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:11:16 -0500

O Captain! My Captain!: Red Sox Decline Team Option on Varitek

This doesn’t mean Varitek is going elsewhere - he’s got a $3M player option for 2010, which is about $2 million more than anyone else would pay him this offseason. Unless the Yankees signed him solely to spite Boston.

"Why not just have Brad Lidge play quarterback in the final minutes?"

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:08:33 -0500

“Why not just have Brad Lidge play quarterback in the final minutes?”

- Sports Pickle on the Eagles. (via willdo)

The Kansas City Chiefs have told Larry Johnson, “Get your...

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:42:54 -0500

The Kansas City Chiefs have told Larry Johnson, “Get your faggot ass out of here,” and given the disgruntled running back his release. LJ looks to be headed to the Washington Redskins, and I have to say, it’s a perfect fit. Dysfucntional organization? Check. Offensive Native American mascot? Check. Daniel Snyder is friends with noted homophobe Tom Cruise, so he should have no problems with Mr. Johnson.

Mangini not tipping hand on QB

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:24:55 -0500

Mangini not tipping hand on QB:

In response, the Browns owner has refused to reveal whether he’s firing Mangini in Week 12, or waiting until the end of the season to can him.

Not all Harbaughs had a big weekend. Was John too busy...

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:21:56 -0500

Not all Harbaughs had a big weekend. Was John too busy celebrating his brother’s big upset to properly game-plan for the Bengals?

willdo: And here’s audio of Brian Billick saying “Jake...

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:16:25 -0500

willdo:

And here’s audio of Brian Billick saying “Jake Delhomme’s balls.” In other news, I’m 13 years old.

“We’ve said this for a couple weeks - [Jake Delhomme’s balls] seem to be a little high.” I dunno, maybe it’s the air conditioning in the Superdome that’s making things chilly for Jake.

nbaplayoffs2009: DJ Mbenga.

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:13:06 -0500

nbaplayoffs2009:

DJ Mbenga.

Four games in, despair

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:11:53 -0500

bfizzle:

This is the fastest my Warrior season hopes have been crushed since the pre-Baron days.

I feel your pain, but I gave up hope for this season after Media Day.

winstonwolfe: After witnessing the instant replay debacle in...

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:32:24 -0500

winstonwolfe:

After witnessing the instant replay debacle in the SEC btwn. LSU & ‘Bama yesterday, Chad Ochocinco attempts to bribe the refs to get a review of his catch right.

(this is not a joke nor photoshop, Estaban was actually walking around the field with a dollar bill in his hand)

Things Anthony Randolph did last night: Sat out the first...

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:30:26 -0500

Things Anthony Randolph did last night:

Sat out the first quarter
Drew three offensive fouls in the first half
Scored 13 points overall
Missed his first six shots
Pulled in 14 rebounds
Committed three personal fouls in one minute during the third quarter.
Screwed up his assignment on on one play to the point where Monta Ellis hit a three and then screamed at Randolph for the next fifteen seconds

It’s gonna be a long season.

Sliding Into Home: A Yankees Blog: Yankees = Team Of The Decade

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:07:00 -0500

Sliding Into Home: A Yankees Blog: Yankees = Team Of The Decade:

(via thenewyorksportsscene)

NOPE. I mean, I’m as unhappy as anyone that Team of the Decade is the Red Sox, but it is what it is. This decade has two Yankee titles, but predominantly, the 2000’s have been exemplified by overspending and disappontment.

What are the most memorable Yankee-related moments of the decade? Blowing the 2004 ALCS. Josh Beckett in 2003. Luis Gonzalez in 2001. Only after those three instances of crushing defeat would you get to a moment of NYY triumph. And when a decade’s defining moments all involve on team’s failure, can they really be considered the Team of the Decade? Tony Womack, Mark Grace, Alex Gonzalez, and Dave Roberts say no.

Initial tests come back "normal" for Best

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:40:00 -0500

Initial tests come back "normal" for Best:

(via pac10football)

We need to define what “normal” and “normal, for a football player” mean. At this point, Cal is playing for the Las Vegas Bowl, versus the Emerald Bowl. Shut down Jahvid, and let him turn pro, where at least he’ll be compensated for his inevitable debilitating injury. Is it too late for Best to switch to track-and-field?

Question

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:56:31 -0500

Is Toby Gerhart the real-life Tim Riggins, minus alcoholism?

Lessons From Today's Cal Game

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:46:00 -0500

1. Losing isn’t as big of a deal after you’re afraid that your favorite player has been crippled.
2. Even when they come against crappy teams, three-game win streaks will get you nationally ranked.
3. When Cal fans talked about playing a bowl game in San Diego this year, they were talking about the Pointsetta Bowl the whole time, right?
4. Hopefully, this is an instructive lesson about taking concussions seriously. I hope Best sits out the rest of the year.
5. Except for the Big Game. Some things are more important than long- term neurological health.

"Eff Bennet Salvatore" > "Mullin = C+ GM"

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:01:10 -0500

bfizzle:

Went to the Bill Simmons signing tonight wearing my Monta Ellis jersey. Get up to the front, he says “Who’s jersey is that, Randolphs?” I say “No, Monta” and he goes “Wait what’s Randolph’s number, 4?” I completely have a mind blank and say “uhhhhh I’m not sure.” Look like a total douche in front of him. Funny stuff.

More funny stuff: guy in front of us was a Mav’s fan. He asked him to write “Fuck Bennet Salvatore” ahha. Bill changed it to “Eff” haha.

I’m glad someone wore the jersey of a current Warrior to your signing.

No-Brainer #3: Manny Returns to LA

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:31:59 -0500

No-Brainer #3: Manny Returns to LA:

The Dodgers are on the hook for Manny’s $20 million next year, as he decided not to opt out of his contract. At this point, Manny probably couldn’t get anyone to pay him $20 million, total, for a contract of any length, so he might as well stay in Mannywood where the dreadlock wigs are plentiful and the showers are warm.

No-Brainer #2: Phillies Pick Up Lee's Option

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:07:34 -0500

No-Brainer #2: Phillies Pick Up Lee's Option:

Hmm, Cliff Lee for $9M? Not a tough decision. As befitting a Cliff Lee contract, the Phillies picked up the option in quick, workmanlike fashion.

No-Brainer #1: D-Backs keep Webb

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:04:47 -0500

No-Brainer #1: D-Backs keep Webb:

Webb is relatively cheap at 8.5M, he’s dominant when healthy, his buyout cost $2M, and if Arizona had bought him out, he would have gotten a raise on the open market.