Tim Lincecum Is A Thief!!!
For stealing the Cy Young award from Adam Wainwright. Lincecum had more strikeouts, but Wainwright had the better ERA. Not to mention the fact that Wainwright pitched much better down the stretch, while Lincecum struggled. Do I really think Lincecum is a thief? No, but I hate him and I hate the Giants even more, so I decided to use that headline because it makes me feel better. The real person to blame here is Chris Carpenter since he took some of the votes from his Cardinals teammate.
Free agency started today, but I'm not expecting anything big from the Dodgers, so I'm not too excited about it. They will probably just pick up a journeyman pitcher to fill out the rotation and a journeyman 2B to compete with Dewitt. I hope that they pick up Erik Bedard on a one-year contract though. If this guy stays healthy, he should dominate the NL West.
Also, check out this crazy video that KempKershaw found. All this time, I thought that Dodger fans would naturally root for the Kings since they are both LA teams. I guess I was wrong.
Cuban '10: Because We're Pretty Sure He Has a Prenup
DALLAS -- Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is interested in buying a controlling share of the Los Angeles Dodgers if "the right deal" falls in place.
The Dodgers aren't for sale, but that possibility looms as owner Frank McCourt's divorce with his estranged wife, Jamie, plays out.
Sign the petition and join the movement.
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We Needed This
In year where nothing’s gone our way, this is a breath of fresh air. A 4-1 stomping of Atlas last night and made me forget about the horrible season if only for 90 minutes. While it doesn’t erase our overall performance, it leaves me with a good feeling knowing that these guys still have some fight left in them. Maybe it was the threat of next week possibly being their last with the club, or they realized who they played for and that this game is not one you’re allowed to lose.
This kind of dynamic attacking hasn't been seen since the days of Hans Westerhoff, and while Flores had his routs, they surely didn't look as premeditated. The team looked in control from...well, :15 into the game where Bravo beat his man for the first goal of the game. From then on, Atlas had a brief spell of dominance to pull back 1-2, but it didn't last long as Chivas responded with 2 goals of their own. The second half was somewhat boring as a toothless Atlas tried to get back into the game, but Chivas stood strong and held them in check for 45 minutes.
For once, everyone stepped up when they needed to, including Bravo who was seen fighting for possession as far as his own 18 yard box, scored a goal, and provided an assist to a “Chicharito” Hernandez who has himself blossomed into a legitimate goal scorer this season and remains as probably the only bright spot this season.
The cliché goes “it’s been a season full of ups and downs”, but this season has been nothing but downs. This win, however, creates a small blip on Guadalajara’s heart monitor, and finally gives us fans something to feel good about.
Like I said, this doesn’t save the season for us like it would’ve done for Atlas who’s front office went as far as creating a campaign boasting, “Vale más un Clásico que un campeonato”. If that’s not embracing your mediocrity, I don’t know what is.
Random Thoughts
-I'm glad the Yankees beat the Phillies, but I'm not glad that they won the World Series. I just chose the lesser of two evils. It must be nice to be root for a team with a $200 million payroll...
-You see, Bill Plaschke? Trading for an ace does not guarantee you a World Series (even though Cliff Lee was brilliant). You still need other players to step up. Remember that when you write another one of your stupid ace articles in July 2010.
-A Colts vs. Saints Super Bowl would be awesome.
-One month into the season and the LA Kings have 10 more points than the Ducks (sorry KempKershaw)
-The Lakers are struggling without Gasol. The Artest-Ariza comparisons are getting old. Can the season be more than 5 games old before people call Artest a downgrade from Ariza?
-I'm not surprised that Lincecum was busted for marijuana possession. I mean look at the guy! He has hippie written all over him. I'm more shocked that the Weaver brothers have made it this long without being arrested.
-Only 5 more days til Modern Warfare 2 comes out and I go into hibernation for the winter.
Friendly Fire: ON
“Fue un accidente ligero, pero para evitar cualquier complicación futura, se determinó que fuera examinado por un médico y se decidió ingresarlo al Vivian Pellas, adonde llegó y salió por sus propios medios”, dijo una fuente cercana al jugador."
Chente got shot in the leg, walked in under his own power, and walked out shortly after being forced to be examined by a doctor. Padilla probably would've stayed home and dug out the bullet with a steak knife had he not been surrounded by people in lab coats.
Early reports said he had Cheddar Bob'd himself but I'm glad to learn that it was just an incompetent body guard.
With body guards like that, who needs enemies? amiright?
*applause*
The Curse of Chepo De La Torre
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Gif of the Week: Felix Jones Runs Wild
During yesterday's game, Felix Jones had a 30 yard run off a short pass from Tony Romo. The ensuing run resulted in a poor Seattle Seahawks defensive back getting trucked.
Do not step into the path of a full speed Felix Jones if you value your life.
