The Horror That Comes With Signing Omar Vizquel (UPDATED)

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The White Sox signed veteran Omar Vizquel to a 1-year $1.38 million deal on Monday. And now all you White Sox fans are in deep, deep trouble.

No One Gets Out Of Here Alive … Until After Steinbrenner’s Exit

MLB - Boss LockdownIt will be interesting to see if George Steinbrenner returns to Yankee Stadium for the World Series finale after the hubbub surrounding his most recent departure.

Even The AP Didn’t Know What To Make Of Blanton Starting Game 4

MLB - AP Science front page BlantonThe 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

NBA - Pierce HorfordIn 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

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Periodically, an image floats to the surface of the Sidelines Blog too good to let submerge back into the Internet abyss.

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