Braves/Pirates Game Washed Out
The Braves/Pirates game scheduled for this afternoon has been rained out after three innings of play and three rain delays.
It was the second straight rainout for Atlanta as the Braves’ game against the New York Yankees last night was also cancelled due to rain.
On a positive note, Jair Jurrjens made his Spring debut for the [...]
News and Notes…
With all the nasty weather on the West Florida coast this afternoon, we’ll get caught up on a few things.
James “Big Game” Shields has officially been named the opening day starter for your Tampa Bay Rays this season.
Shields was 11-12 last season with a 4.14 ERA but suffered greatly from a lack of run support. [...]
Called on account of rain…….
Rain? I thought I saw Noah taking animals down the street last night two by two. The Rays game against the Phillies today was scrubbed as well as the Minnesota Twins game in Ft Myers. Portions of Ft Myers have received over 8 inches of rain since last night. Standing water in my back yard [...]
NFL OT Changes…For Three Or Not For Three
The NFL has finally decided to take a look at the way overtime procedures take place. At the owners meetings, they will only be looking to change the way overtime is played in the playoffs. If you ask me this is long overdue. The fact that both teams don’t get an opportunity to score [...]
Milton Bradley Is Dead To Me
Maybe it’s just me, but I sure am glad Milton Bradley continues to run his mouth about his time with the Chicago Cubs.
The way I see it, Crazy Uncle Milton is proving to have more worth to the Cubs since being dealt to Seattle.
Bradley is playing the role of distraction as the magnification of all [...]
Braves/Yankees Game Cancelled
The Braves/Yankees game scheduled to be played tonight in Tampa, Florida has been cancelled due to rain in the Tampa area.
Jair Jurrjens was scheduled to make his first start of the Spring in the game, but will make his Spring debut tomorrow afternoon instead when Atlanta hosts the Pittsburgh Pirates at the Braves’ spring complex [...]
LT On The Move, Nomar Retires, Syracuse Upset
After an emotional release by the San Diego Chargers, Hall of Fame back Ladainian Tomlinson, is ready to move on. Still chasing that championship as he career winds down, he’s been looking at teams who have a legitimate shot at winning this upcoming season.
His first visit today was to the Minnesota Vikings. LT is still [...]
2010 MLB preview-Rays outfield
Less than 30 days until opening day, and baseball fans are juiced. I know many of my Tampa Bay Ray friends are especially juiced headed into this next year.
It is time for Joe Maddon and crew to finish the story which was laid out in 2008. Enough already with more Yankees and Red Sox BS, [...]
Jurrjens Set To Make Spring Debut
Starting pitcher Jair Jurrjens will make his first spring training start of 2010 tonight when the Braves take on the New York Yankees at 7:05 ET in Tampa, Florida.
Jurrjens has successfully completed two throwing sessions and two batting practice sessions in the past ten days and has now received clearance from Braves’ medical personnel to [...]
Sucre Blast Propels Braves Past Mets
Chipper Jones and Melky Cabrera each drove in two runs apiece, but it took a dramatic three-run tenth inning blast by prospect Jesus Sucre to propel the Braves to a 9-6 win over the New York Mets this afternoon.
Chipper went 1-for-3 in the game with a double, a run scrored, and two runs-batted-in and Melky [...]
