Monthly Archives: June 2009

Another in-depth look at the Indians, with the same conclusions

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Pat McManamon

A pretty in-depth study of the Indians blames the team's woes this season on poor pitching and high draft picks that missed. Then it states: "The (Mark) Shapiro-(Chris) Antonetti tandem gets more love from national media outlets than, say, White … Continue reading →

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Some things just make ya want to barf

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Like this … this kind of makes me want to barf. I guess a man has every right to earn a living, and the price of gas is going up … But really, now. We are talking major upchuck city. … Continue reading →

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We all grew up with the Farrah Fawcett poster, right?

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Pat McManamon

No jokes on the outtake photos, please.

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Why the Indians won't trade Cliff Lee

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Pat McManamon

From SI's Jon Heyman: "Even if the Indians are to concede this season, they don't want to concede next year, too."

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Gotta like an airline with a sense of humor

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Pat McManamon

The Kiwis have it!

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A Shaq quote on Cleveland!

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Pat McManamon

From SI.com: "My wife said this is the first time she's seen a great team get a great player and not lose any players. But I'm going to take it one game. Anybody can say [they're going to win a … Continue reading →

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A Rubio point to ponder

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Wonder if the Cavs are one of the teams that called about Ricky Rubio. His quote aside (and geez, folks, since when can people on this blog not take a joke?), Rubio is one heck of a player.

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Just for the heck of it

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Another great old Jackson Five tune:

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Swing and a miss? It's not all bad

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Strikeouts are on the rise in baseball, and it's not necessarily viewed as such a bad thing for a hitter to strike out 180 times a year. Go figure.

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Interested in buying Bernie's pad?

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Bernie Kosar's home (right) in Florida is on the market. Asking price: $3.5 million. The home includes a bizarre-looking sleeping arrangement (below) that seems right out of Thomas Jefferson and Monticello – our third president slept on the first floor in … Continue reading →

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A positive spin on Donald Fehr

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Good take here on Don Fehr, a guy whose smarts and fight I always respected. Though he lost me quite a bit on the steroids thing.

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Idle thought

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Did anyone besides me notice Ricky Rubio's answer when asked at the draft what NBA player he is most like (asked because few have seen him play since he played in Spain). His answer: "I'm Ricky Rubio." Glad he cleared … Continue reading →

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The DeJuan Blair mystery solved

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Ian Thomsen clears up the mystery about DeJuan Blair of Pitt, and why he didn't go until the second round in the draft. According to Thomsen, Blair underwent ACL surgery on both knees in high school, and many teams said … Continue reading →

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A word on NFL revenues

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Pat McManamon

SI.com's Ross Tucker points out that the Green Bay Packers, the small market Green Bay Packers, the market that lacks the sponsorship and marketing wherewithal of every other NFL city, made a profit of $20 million last season. That's profit. … Continue reading →

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Joe Jurevicius sues the Browns and Cleveland Clinic

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Pat McManamon

I think it's going to be extremely difficult for Joe Jurevicius to prove where he got his staph infection. I think it's going to be even more difficult to prove the Browns did not do all they could to keep their … Continue reading →

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Shaq's reaction to the trade

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Pat McManamon

The video that Shaquille O'Neal posted on his Twitter page (shoot me) made its way to YouTube. Here's the video, which Shaq dubbed his first official reaction to the trade to Cleveland (lyrics below): I'm here at the crossroad. Where … Continue reading →

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For your Saturday entertainment …

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Pat McManamon

He sure could make music … check out the early Bill Cosby too …

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We pause from sports for a few moments …

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Pat McManamon

… to ponder the death of Michael Jackson. For me, it's a loss to entertainment, but I always get a kick out of seeing the world fawn and mourn a celebrity simply because he was a celebrity. I mean, is … Continue reading →

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Some national reaction on the Shaq trade

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Some thoughts from some of the national writers around this good nation: ESPN.com's John Hollinger: Shaq doesn't need to pitch a shutout. Cleveland just needs more resistance than it showed in the conference finals, when Howard tormented the Cavs for … Continue reading →

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Some interplay with Shaq, LeBron and Dwight Howard at the 2007 All-Star Game

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Shaq wins!

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Shaq!

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Wow. A holee molee hang-on-to-your hats wow. The Cavs added Shaquille O'Neal to their roster, and gave nothing up of consequence. Heck, one of the guys they gave up – Sasha Pavlovic – might even wind up back on the … Continue reading →

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The price of hot dogs in New York could go up

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Pat McManamon

CC Sabathia  is a great, great pitcher. If only he were still on the Indians. But … he has not pitched less than 180 innings in his eight full seasons. The last two seasons – 2007 and 2008 – the … Continue reading →

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Ever wonder what hockey greatness buys?

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Pat McManamon

This is where Mario Lemieux lives. He hosted a Stanley Cup party a week back or so.  The Cup even took a dip. This is Adriana Lima in happier, more carefree, pre-marriage days. She did not go to the party. … Continue reading →

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I love this stuff

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Someone from Pittsburgh sent Tennessee linebacker Keith Bullock a new "Terrible Towel' after the Steelers won the Super Bowl. He did it because Bullock and LenDale White stomped on a towel on the sidelines after beating the Steelers in the regular season. … Continue reading →

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One man's faulty take on 'roids and the Hall

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Interesting take on drug use and sports here in the New York Times. The premise: Guys have pushed the legal envelope throughout baseball's history. The conclusion: "If it surrenders to the moralists who want to turn back the clock to … Continue reading →

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