Milton Bradley- Good Board Games, Bad Attitudes
Milton Bradley’s problem wasn’t Chicago (although we all knew it was a horrible fit. He’s up to his old antics after being pulled from a game yet again. Bradley decided to storm out of the stadium. Oh brother!
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I guess he is buying into the “stress-anxiety” disorder that’s been popping up around the MLB. I’ll tell you what, I’m going to take Milton’s side on this. He’s the type of guy that blows up when something goes against him. He has that intensity which can backfire. I know he has had his fair share or run-ins, but this guy got his ACL blown out by his first base coach.
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He needs to get it under control and after 12 seasons it’s a little ridiculous. Yet, Bradley is one of those athletes that lets the heat of the moment get to him and he starts to feel like everyone is out to get him. The media hates him and if he could go back to those little outbursts and change them I’m sure he would. But he can’t.
So I say cut the guy a little break. He’s admitting that he needs a little help with his stress and anger. Finally, maybe he can get it worked out. STRIKE ONE!
A couple of young guns in each baseball league have been hot hot hot. Austin Jackson has been on fire for the Tigers.
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He has the second highest batting average going into Thursday. A 369 batting avereage with a 421 OB%. He’s toasty. He isn’t a power hitter but he has nabbed five bases already this year. I’ve enjoyed his progress.
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Then there is the Cardinal David Freese. Nineteen RBIs and three homers in his first true month as a starter. The team anticipated a guy to fill a hole left by Mark DeRosa. La Russa was most likely hoping for a 270 type guy. He got a 360 one so far. Hats off to these two young players. STIKE TWO!
Tebows jersey is selling like a cold beer in hell right now. He was the number one jersey in April and everybody wants one. But here is the kicker. Is he really going to where number 15?
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Yep. Brandon Marshalls reign in Denver is over. But so is his number. Tim will take it right out of his hands and everyone with a MArshall leftover jersey is SOL. I guess that’s just the way it is. STRIKE THREE AND I’M OUT!
The Survivor, Garcia is the Fifth, Buffalo is Bad
Yes, Duke is the last one seed left in our NCAA Men’s Bracket. Who is shocked (my hand is raised)?
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Now the Devils have taken down each team in very convincing fashion. Even at times when it looked like Baylor had a chance in the second half, Duke came back in that resilient manner that Coach K teaches. Syracuse went down and so did Kansas but I was surprised that Kentucky (I know WV is good) took the plunge. Duke became that last hope for # 1s.
I think this one is theres for the taking. West Virginia has talent but who is going to guard all those big guys AND MORE IMPORTANTLY stop the Blue Devils from getting too many rebounds(=second chance points). I like Duke in the Championship with Michigan State. Izzo always gets his team to the top. Can they avenge their romping last year? Nope, Duke will win without Lucas there. STRIKE ONE!
The St. Louis Cardinals named Jaime Garcia their fifth starter. This guys has a totally reconstructed arm (he turns 24 in July). He had arm surgery in 2008 and has had no real experience in the bigs since. La Russa has always liked this guy and the Red Birds have not had a lefty starter in two seasons.
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Garcia is not a dominating pitcher but he was a top prospect. He has the strikeout pitch too. Now, this means that Kyle McClellan’s bid is done. I like him in the bullpen though. He does good setting up Ryan Franklin. I always say if it ain’t broke don’t fix it.
The Cards needed a replacement for Joel Pinero-Brad Penny and the Brad Thompson/Todd Wellemeyer show-Jaime Garcia.Let me tell you this too. St. Louie better be happy that the Thompson and Wellemeyer crap is over. It was not pretty. STRIKE TWO! (more…)
Unwanted WRs, Torres Tired, A Tough Team
It’s hard to believe but there are teams out there that are finally done with Terrell Owens. The days of T.O. getting what he wants have ended. He’s old and is becoming irrelevant. But there’s a more interesting spin to this. Do team’s already have the same hang-ups on Brandon Marshall?
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Yup! Seattle was less than impressed (not with his ability). AND Miami coaching personnel is syndicating the same kind of reaction. BM is young, athletic, tall, strong, and fast (for a big guy). He’s a drop-pass guy but you’d take it all with the ability. BUT he’s a player problem and today’s coaches just won’t put up with it.
Marshall isn’t happy with his contract and I wouldn’t be either. He deserves more but the way he has gone about it has made him less attractive. McDaniels is the coach everyone wants to hate yet he’s keeping number 15 grounded. Hey, there’s no hurry with the way this system is working now. Can you believe he might be in Denver for another year!? STRIKE ONE!
Joe Torre isn’t talking about the future with the Dodgers. Hard to believe this will be his third year away from New York. I personally think he is one of those guys that doesn’t want to step away from the game. Tony La Russa has the same thing going and so does Lou Piniella in Chicago. If you have the talent you want to stay.
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Don Mattingly could be waiting another year. He was a great hitter and could be a nice manager too. Torre is doing a good job but he looks tired. He doesn’t have that fire he used to have. I remember when the guy with the flat brim pulled down with the big overcoat was intimidating. Now, Torre is a tired coach that looks to be heading to retirement. Maybe L.A. will get a world series trophy in Manny’s last year there, and Joes too. STRIKE TWO! (more…)
