Even The AP Didn’t Know What To Make Of Blanton Starting Game 4
The Associated Press, one of the most well- respected international news gathering organizations in the news-gatherin’ business gained such a reputation by guiding society with a considered, thorough uncovering of the world around us.
Whereas most all other (read: lesser) organizations thought to file Charlie Manual’s decision to start pitcher Joe Blanton in the all-important Game 4 under the “sports” or “baseball” heading, the AP put under “science” where it belongs.
No One Wins When You Bet On The Hawks
In 2008, the Celtics were supposed to waltz into the playoffs, then jitterbug into Finals and once they got to the Finals they were supposed to, I dunno … paso doble their way into a championship. In 2008 they did all those things, except for one little misstep in the first round.
With the Hawks that year, the Celtics developed two left feet.
Picture This: So This Is Why Hamels Hasn’t Pitched Well This Season
Periodically, an image floats to the surface of the Sidelines Blog too good to let submerge back into the Internet abyss.
Meals-a-Kulpa: My Tax Dollars Are Being Wasted On These Umps
sarcasm /
Wow. Look at that screen capture of Ron Kulpa’s botched call on Chase Utley’s infield single Sunday night. Kulpa said 1B Todd Helton left the bag before he had the ball, but I dunno, man. This frame-by-frame series of closeups kinda proves (sorta) that Kulpa’s call was wrong. Dead wrong, man.
Miguel Cabrera Is In Deep Trouble, Mister
The Tigers’ season has come to its withering end. It’s just as well too. Detroit had as much of a chance at beating the Yankees in the first round of the playoffs as … well, the Twins, I guess. Another four games of discussion over Miguel Cabrera’s scratchy face wouldn’t have done anyone any good.
