Bobby Knight tells it like it is, we’ve got to give him that, but shouldn’t certain feelings and opinions be saved for a time when a camera is not rolling? Knight again goes off in this one.
Archive | July, 2008
Fat Lady Warming Up Her Mic For The Braves
Posted on July 29 2008 by Tom Ferda.
Previously published in Baseball Digest Daily on July 29, 2008.
ATLANTA – At All-Star break the Atlanta Braves were poised to make a run. Their schedule allowed them a realistic opportunity to create a tight, four-way race in the NL East.
Being in the hunt for a playoff spot would put the Braves in the position most analysts expected them to be in throughout this season. Being in the hunt could also convince Braves GM Frank Wren to stop accepting calls inquiring about a Mark Teixeira trade.
On July 16 with the Braves sitting 6.5 games behind first and the last-place Nationals coming to town, it wasn’t time for the Fat Lady to sing just yet.
Hal Mcrae Says The Seven Words You Don’t Say On Television
Posted on July 28 2008 by J. Donetelli.
Hal Mcrae makes our list of classic rants when he blows up in his office and says the seven words George Carlin suggests NOT to say on television. The entire group of media people ducked flying objects on the way out of his office as McCrae also gave us a lesson on how NOT to clear off your desk.
Bobby Knight Makes Eminem Sound Like An Nun
Posted on July 27 2008 by J. Donetelli.
Stern Spars With Whistle Blower Ref
Posted on July 25 2008 by Tom Ferda.
David Stern is getting more predictable by the interview. When he gets in front of the microphone, he is sounding like an old, warped vinyl-repeating the same few lines over and over again.
When questioned about NBA officiating and conspiracy theories, Stern is quick to give yet another rundown of referee Tim Donaghy’s criminal record, his [...]
Owings and Zambrano Lead Pack of Best Hitting Pitchers in MLB
Posted on July 15 2008 by Tom Ferda.
ATLANTA, Ga. – Last year while playing in front of friends and family at Turner Field in his home state, Micah Owings had a record-breaking night at the plate going 4 for 5 with 2 home runs, 6 RBI’s and 4 runs scored while earning the win against the Atlanta Braves. His 11 total bases for a pitcher is a feat that had not been accomplished in nearly 50 years. Those are numbers A Rod would call home about.
All-Star Willis Booted Down to Single A
Posted on July 05 2008 by Tom Ferda.
DETROIT – Dontrelle Willis, $29,000,000 over three years, discovered in June that even an All-Star’s roster spot is not guaranteed when the Detroit Tigers tossed the left-hander out on his ass and shipped him to their Single A affiliate in Lakeland.
Single A? How’s that for a kick in the nuts.
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