Category Archives: BSlim

Gossage, Williams and the 1984 Padres

Posted on July 28, 2008 by WCBias

As expected, much was made about Rich “Goose” Gossage and Dick Williams’ New York ties this past weekend during their induction into the Hall of Fame.Gossage entered the hall wearing a Yankees hat, as he should have, although it’s worth … Continue reading →

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Manny Being Many Things … But He's Not Being a Dodger Yet

Posted on July 27, 2008 by WCBias

Another weekend’s over and another Manny Ramirez classic is up for quote of the week honors. This time the Boston slugger admits he’s “tired” of the Red Sox in an interview with ESPN Deportes. He even said Boston could send … 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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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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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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Who said the season's over?

Posted on June 24, 2008 by Slim

The season might be over but there’s plenty of news emanating from the NBA ranks. And there are videos to accompany all three storylines: Shaq O’Neal told us how he really feels about Kobe Bryant, and even the mainstream media … Continue reading →

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Allison, Wonderdogs keep hope alive

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Slim

Just when you thought there was no good news coming out of the West Coast baseball scene, along comes Clayton Allison and the Fresno State Underdogs Bulldogs.Fresno State right-handed pitcher Clayton Allison, a Dodgers draft pick who battled shoulder tendonitis … Continue reading →

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How do you have a job Yankees radio clowns?

Posted on June 21, 2008 by Slim

I was bored of West Coast sports Friday night and did the unthinkable, tuned in MLB.com to hear how GSlim’s idol Jay Bruce was doing against the ol’ Yankees in interleague play.Bad idea.Well, good idea if you’re struggling for stuff … Continue reading →

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