tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240088572011-04-21T17:14:34.728-04:00This is blog is dedicated to baseball and hockey readers. I will give a professional opinion on every topic I post which is sure to relieve your thirst for news.The Wilkernatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14807779481152058972noreply@blogger.comBlogger301100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24008857.post-1146344388483695792006-04-29T16:42:00.000-04:002006-04-29T16:59:48.493-04:00

Well, sorry for not being around for about ten days everyone, had things to do.Yesterday the Nationals claimed Zach Day off waivers from the Colorado Rockies.If you remember correctly, the Nationals have cast off Day and acquired Preston Wilson in the process, who left for free-agency. He wasn't doing well in Colorado either, and they designated him for assignement. I guess Jim Bowden still

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Hart: Jaromir Jagr, Rangers Despite Joe Thornton's late season point rally to claim the point lead from him , it is still definitely clear that this guy is this year's Hart winner, he carried the Rangers into the playoffs. Imagine New York, only 123 points less. Jagr revived his declining career, and showed the Rangers the player he was, maybe even better, in Pittsburgh.Now, Joe Thornton can be

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John Patterson is the best pitcher in the National League.You may contradict me, but first read what I have to say.Quite frankly, people look at pitcher's wins colums before anything else.If Pitcher A was 5-14, with a 2.67 ERA and 240 strikeouts, they would say pitcher B, who was 14-9, with a 5.31 ERA and 134 strikeouts, is the better pitcher.Wrong! Wins do not make a pitcher, neither does ERA,

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The Canadiens enter Saturday slotted into the number 7 spot and most likely have it in the bag.The two games remaining on the Canadiens schedule, versus Buffalo and New Jersey, may decider who they face in the 1st round of the playoffs.Now, who would they prefer?Hungry Carolina, to whom they are winless this season, or declining Ottawa (minus Dominik Hasek) against whom they've won 4 straight

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This team is no longer a laughable expansion franchise...Things look bleak right now for the Atlanta Thrashers who entered the season as possibly one of the league's contending teams.They added names such as Peter Bondra, Bobby Holik, acquired Marian Hossa and Greg de Vries and Kari Lehtonen was to follow up on his strong 2004 ending.Ilja Kovalchuk, Marc Savard will carry the team, Scott Mellanby

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Halladay injured Roy Halladay is listed as day-to-day with a strain in his forearm and might have to go back to the disabled list.The Blue Jays, already have A.J. Burnett on the DL and he is ready to be activated whereas Halladay may be deactivated.Pitching is key for the Blue Jays if they want to suceed.Besides that, the Jays have been playing above expectations, Troy Glaus, Bengie Molina, Lyke

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The Nashville Predators announced yesterday that goaltender Tomas Vokoun will miss the rest of the regular season and the playoffs due to a serious blood problem. The Predators will now name Chris Mason the ''interim'' number one goaltender for the time being. Mason has never appeared in a playoff game before and is concerned about the condition of Vokoun:''Tomas is my best friend on the team,

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On Thursday, the Mets played the Nationals.Pedro Martinez, was up to his old ways, he drilled Jose Guillen twice and provoked a brawl but no ejection was given. Flashback, last season versus the Mets, Pedro Martinez nailed Jose Guillen and Guillen wanted Loaiza to hit Martinez when he would be at-bat.It didn't happen.There is a hidden "love" between Guillen and Martinez.Thursay night, Frank

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Yesterday, the Nationals beat the Mets 9-5 in extra innings.The Mets held a 4 run lead into the 6th inning until Nick Johnson bashed a 3-run homer to come within one. In the top of the 9th, Billy Wagner came in to pitch against rookie Ryan Zimmerman who conviniently hit his 1st homerun off the southpaw ever.With the game tied into the 11th inning, Jose Guillen showed why he is this team's leader,

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Here is the follow-up to my ''AL East'' preview:1. Atlanta BravesDespite the Braves losing Rafael Furcal this offseason, they still have a pretty darn good team. Their rotation is extravagant: John Smoltz, Tim Hudson, breakout Jorge Sosa, future star Kyle Davies and Horacio Ramirez.Their bullpen is another story, they do not have many quality relievers.They added Lance Cormier and Oscar Villareal

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The Avalanche were considered ''contenders'' sometime in the season.They were in a fight with Calgary for the division lead but now they are just trying to hang on to their playoff lives.In the month of March they were an average 7-7 without David Aebischer but with Peter Budaj taking care of the load until Jose Theodore recovers. This was a very difficult month for Colorado, they played 10 of

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Baseball is back, fans are buying tickets, the players are warming up and everyone is heading down to the ballpark. In today's issue, I will review the AL East's offseason, grade its teams and project next season final standings.AL East1. Toronto Blue JaysThey have improved in almost every single position. Starting pitching rotation is now completed with star A.J. Burnett in the mix and all-star

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Today the White Sox resigned veteran pitcher Jose Contreras to a 3-year $29 million contract extension.The White Sox seriously overpaid for this guy. I don't think he's worth 8.5+ per season.His track record is hardly spectacular for a guy who's been around longer than most major-leaguers.This signing, I guarantee you, will hurt the Sox chances of competing in the free-agent market for the next

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Here's this week's edition of ''Friday M1X''The interesting and unusual stories you want to read:Anna Benson seeking divorce from Kris ''Anna Benson wants a divorce from Baltimore Orioles pitcher Kris Benson who still thinks the New York Mets traded him because of his impulsive wife.Anna Benson, an actress and model who has posed topless, filed for divorce in Atlanta on Thursday. The petition

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The steal of the season definitely goes to Canadiens' the emerging number 1 goaltender, Cristobal Huet.After coming to Montreal in the trade that sent backup goalie Mathieu Garon and a 3rd round draft pick to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for himself and forward Radek Bonk, Huet has established a presence here in Montreal.Huet was intended to be nothing more than 2002 Vezina and Hart winner,

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The first place Ottawa Senators hope that history won't dare make a repeat...In the past couple of season the Senators have had strong teams but have failed to advance to the Stanley Cup Finals.They were close in 2002-2003 when they were defeated by the New Jersey Devils in the Eastern Conference Final.the Devils would go on to win the Stanley Cup. However it

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Astros insurance claim deniedWell, the saga continues between the Houston Astros and Jeff Bagwell.Yesterday, the Astros $ 15.6 million insurance claim on first-baseman Jeff Bagwell was denied.The Astros signed Jeff Bagwell to a huge contract that will pay him a lot of money.Now the Astros want to get a ''refund'' out of Jeff Bagwell and possibly force him to retire, arguing he is too ''hurt'' to

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Hockey Night in Canada, one of CBC's most viewed programs.Every saturday night, Bob Cole and Harry Neale bring you the "matchup you wan't to see" between arch Canadian rivals.CBC ensures that they will:Click here to read the complete passage"We will work with the NHL to do our best to ensure that viewers are able to see the games they want to see on Saturday nights. Providing coverage of the NHL’

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The Anaheim Mighty Ducks (soon to be Ducks), are the story of the NHL's fairy-tale teams.While starting off very slow and sluggish, the Ducks have really turned it around.They started the season in the NHL's "scrap" pile, sitting in 11th place in the Western Conference, this lead to the unloading of ex-star forward Sergei Fedorov in a trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Attendance slowly

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I will be frank, Sidney Crosby is a stuck-up 19-year old kid.I don't care what the media says.The world does not revolve around no 87.Here are the facts.Sidney Crosby is a self-centered player.''I have expressed interest in playing in the World Hockey Championship...''Who says he'll even make the team.Sidney Crosby has 76 points in 68 games, 31 goals and 45 assists.Calder rival Alexander Ovechkin

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Barry Bonds' offseason just took another dip.ESPN ArticleBarry Bonds is going to sue the two writers from the San Fransisco Chronicle claiming that he consumed steroids in the past couple of seasons. Bonds says that these two writers are only looking to make a fat profit out of ''Game of Shadows'' (coming to stores Opening Day).He is also going to sue Sports Illustrated for realeasing excerpts of

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Alfonso Soriano to take the field...in Left Field!A logical decisionThe soap opera season comes to an end, Alfonso Soriano will take left-field for the Nationals as they face-off against the Saint-Louis Cardinals.Now that's the Soriano I know, cooperates with teammates and for once does not think about himself.Image if he had not opted to play LF, he would have probably forced Jim Bowden to

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Andrei Markov, argurably the Canadiens best offensive and defensive defenseman missed his fourth game in five games versus the Islanders last night because of back spasms.Ironically, Montreal has lost in all the games he has not played in.In order for Montreal to advance they need their defense complete, Andrei Markov completes the puzzle.In his absence, Mark Streit has taken over.But it's not

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Bronson Arroyo Willy Mo PenaCincinnati RedsRHP Bronson Arroyo Boston Red Sox OF Willy Mo PenaUpside of the deal: BostonTheo Epstein definitely pulled off another great move by acquiring the up-and coming outfielder from the Cincinnati Reds, Willy Mo Pena.Boston got

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The newly acquired goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens, David Aebischer (left) made his first two start wearing red.He played his first game since arriving from Colorado Thursday versus the somewhat unstoppable Hurricanes.The game ended up as a 5-1 blowout loss to the NHL best team.The score however, does not reflect Aebischer's performance.Carolina fired 41 shots on goal, he turned aside 36

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Can baseball still be considered a pure talent sport? PART IIYesterday we talked on about Barry Bonds and Rafael Palmeiro, today we'll talk more about why players juice.Now what do you think is the reason a player takes steroids?I think players take steroids because they wan't to be ''good'', they want to be the best of the best. It's no longer about the sport, it's about glory. If players become

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Can baseball be considered a pure talent sport? PART ISteroids...greenies...cheater, all these words have been thrown around a man named Barry Bonds and other big names that have been accused of juicing.In the newest book published by two writers for the San Fransisco Chronicle, evidence of steroids and Barry Bonds have come to life, the book states that Barry took ''up to 20 pills at a time...''

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Tampa Bay Lighting, 2004 Stanley Cup Champions.The bust:Martin St-Louis2004: 82 games, 38 goals, 56 assists, 94 points, +35 rating; MVP, Art Ross, Lester B. Pearson award winner.2006: 64 games, 20 goals, 27 assists, 47 points, -3 rating; 2 goals in last 10 games, 4 points overall.The goalies:John Grahame/Sean BurkeHave a combined 188 goals against this season with a paltry .891 save-percentage

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Last season Washington finished last in almost every offensive category, their pitching however was another story.With names like Livan Hernandez, the unsung hero John Patterson, innings-eater Esteban Loaiza, closer extroardinaire Chad Cordero and reliable setup man Luis Ayala, the Nats had solid pitching rotation and bullpen. But this year, things don't look so great; Livan Hernandez's knee

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Canadians fans may be saying now that Bob Gainey, the bleu-blanc-rouge coach, VP and general manger may be too patient because he didn't pull off the headline grabbing moves. Well you know what, I think Gainey did the right thing and stayed put...Todd Simpson is a depth defenseman, Gainey got him basically in case of injury and because he needed some size. There are theories that suggest that

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