Monthly Archives: July 2008

This Just in: The Nattys are Bad

Posted on July 27, 2008 by WCBias

Good lord, have you ever seen a team as anemic as the Nationals? It’s one thing to under perform, it’s another to just be horrific any which way you slice it. It’s not a pretty picture in the nation’s capital, … Continue reading →

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How the West Wasn't Won by Seattle

Posted on July 25, 2008 by WCBias

How ridiculous have the Angels have been this year?Almost as ridiculous as ESPN “experts” Jayson Stark and Buster Olney’s preseason predictions for the AL West (not that the Mariners won’t overcome their 25-game deficit to steal the pennant). The Angels … Continue reading →

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Top 20 Fantasy Football Picks in 2008

Posted on July 25, 2008 by WCBias

We opened a can of worms with yesterday’s poll question, so here goes. My top 20 Fantasy Football picks this season, barring injuries of course.1. LaDainian Tomlinson, SD, RB You still have to go with the West Coast at No. … Continue reading →

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Who's No. 1 in Fantasy Football

Posted on July 24, 2008 by WCBias

I promised myself I wouldn’t write about the NFL on this fledgling blog until training camps opened across the West Coast.Well, as of today, all of the California squads are underway – so I guess it’s cool to start talking … Continue reading →

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More Trade Winds Blowing

Posted on July 24, 2008 by WCBias

Buster Olney is reporting the Dodgers are aggressively showcasing Andy LaRoche (big brother Adam is KILLING it on my fantasy team at the moment) in a trade and I can only assume they’d try to package him with another player, … Continue reading →

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JB vs. Street

Posted on July 23, 2008 by WCBias

Is this really what we’ve come to? Multiple sources are reporting the Dodgers are in the market for a new/rental closer, and word is they have sent scouts to evaluate the A’s Huston Street. Street boasts a nice pedigree, having … Continue reading →

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Olympic Hype Could be Fool's Gold

Posted on July 22, 2008 by WCBias

If you’ve read anything about Team USA’s training camp in Las Vegas this week, you’d think it’s a forgone conclusion the Americans will win gold at the Beijing Olympics (see screenshot from today’s ESPN.com).But as I mentioned earlier, there are … Continue reading →

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Tied Again

Posted on July 21, 2008 by WCBias

Looks like it may be time for THE EDITOR to do a “How do You Have a Job: Brandon Lyon” post. A popular candidate to lose his job before the season even started, Lyon started the season strong but has … Continue reading →

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Handy Manny: Good Quote, Bad Fielder

Posted on July 21, 2008 by WCBias

This is going to pain our many West Coast followers, but we have three candidates for quote of the week — all out of Boston (as if having the best teams in baseball, basketball and football isn’t enough). “I’m shocked! … Continue reading →

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