Monthly Archives: May 2008

"Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce"

Posted on May 31, 2008 by WCBias Guest

In Major League Baseball there are really good hitters, some great hitters, even a few once in a lifetime type hitters who rarely get themselves out and pretty much are the reason fans show up for the games. And then … Continue reading →

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Stat Geek: D'Backs Gain While They Lose

Posted on May 31, 2008 by Slim

The Stat Geek’s “Stat of the Week” goes well with BG’s previous post: The Arizona Diamondbacks had lost 12 of their last 20 games going into Thursday’s game … and increased their National League West Worst lead by a half-game.I … Continue reading →

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The Mild Mild West

Posted on May 31, 2008 by BG

One of my temps has the profound misfortune right now of being a Padre fan. After a wildly entertaining 2007 which saw the Pads and the Rockies tie for the NL Wild Card (with the D-Backs winning the division by … Continue reading →

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Root For Me, I'm Irish

Posted on May 31, 2008 by Slim

What East Coast Bias?Good to see EastSidePN (and ABC for that matter) has made it clear who they’re rooting for in the NBA Finals this morning.But I guess that isn’t much of a surprise considering the Western Conference Finals (TNT) … Continue reading →

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Plenty of history in the NBA Finals

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Slim

A little history lesson for you groms in the blogosphere who were still in diapers the last time the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics were in the NBA Finals together in 1987: The Lakers and Celtics haven’t met in … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day: Brent Barry

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Slim

San Antonio Spurs forward Brent Barry after the NBA admitted Los Angeles Lakers guard Derek Fisher fouled him in the waning seconds of Game 4 with the Lakers leading 93-91. “That’s awesome because Doc Brown is waiting for me outside, … Continue reading →

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No "I" in Los Angeles Lakers

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Ryantific

Many people are asking who gets the credit for the Lakers return to glory. A vote online gives you the option of voting for Phil, Kobe, Kupchack, the Grizzlies front office, or Pau Gasol. Yes, all of these options have … Continue reading →

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Who Do the Lakers Want in the Finals?

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Slim

There will be a new champion in the NBA this season. The Los Angeles Lakers wrapped up the Western Conference Finals on Thursday, rallying from a 17-point deficit to dethrone the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5, 100-92. The Lakers … Continue reading →

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The NBA has been Punk'd

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Ryantific

If Ashton Kutcher (I’m not referring to Utah Jazz’s Kyle Korver) were an NBA player he would battle Vlade Divac for the NBA’s greatest flopper award. That is how impressive the flop has become. It has gained so much airtime … Continue reading →

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The Way, Way, Way, Way West Coast

Posted on May 29, 2008 by BG

Everyone has been getting a kick out of Mariah Carey’s first pitch in Japan and I figured I’d spend a few minutes hours seeing if I could compile some sort of best/worst first pitches. You guys are so lucky to … Continue reading →

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