Well it seems as though the "Devil" in Devil Rays has officially been exorcised. The Rays win their first playoff game in franchise history on the shoulders of rookie Evan Longoria.
Chicago Cubs
2 October 2008
26 September 2008
Suddenly it seems as though the Mets won't make the postseason yet again. After winning again the Brewers now find themselves in the driver's seat and the Mets are on the outside looking in.&nbs
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The economic “crisis" is not that complicated. The stock market always wants positive press to continue its trading
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25 September 2008
." - Woody Paige of ESPN(ATH) and the Denver Post on the performance of Carlos Marmol of MLB's Chicago Cubs.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
" . . . Mike Ditka who is the Principal of the Old School." - Mike Greenberg on Hall of Fameer Mike Ditka
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12 September 2008
I just wanted to let you know that I may be unable to post for a few days. I live south of Houston, near Galveston, Texas. As hurricane Ike approaches there may be power outages and loss of internet access. If that is the case, I will be unable to write my column. Remember though, there are things much more important than sports. If you need Ike information, you can go to:
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11 September 2008
Houston Texans injury update:
Megan Manfull of the Houston Chronicle has reported these injuries -
Running back Ahman Green - It wasn't a cramp that limited his play Sunday. He has a sprained ankle.
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Here is the great Jack Buck's poem that was given on September 17, 2001."Since this nation was founded ... under God
More than 200 years ago
We have been the bastion of freedom
The light that keeps the free world aglow
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“Believe.” But believe in what I ask you? Do the Chicago Cubs “believe” that they will win a World Championship? Or do they “believe” that some strange twist of fate will ruin another promising season. What does your team “believe” in?
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10 September 2008
NFL Week 1 Results
NY Giants 16 Wahington 7
Pittsburgh 38 Houston 17
Atlanta 34 Detroit 21
Tennessee 17 Jacksonville 10
Baltimore 17 Cincinnati 10
Philadelphia 38 St. Louis 3
NY Giants 16 Wahington 7
Pittsburgh 38 Houston 17
Atlanta 34 Detroit 21
Tennessee 17 Jacksonville 10
Baltimore 17 Cincinnati 10
Philadelphia 38 St. Louis 3
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You can get your fantasy football updates here as well as columns, funny sports quotes, injury updates and anything else sports related. If your not already seeing this video just hit the sportspoet link and you will get everything that you need to keep up with your favorite sports teams. Thank you for visiting this site.
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9 September 2008
." - Woody Paige of ESPN(ATH) and the Denver Post on the performance of Carlos Marmol of MLB's Chicago Cubs.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
" . . . Mike Ditka who is the Principal of the Old School." - Mike Greenberg on Hall of Fameer Mike Ditka
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21 May 2008
HOUSTON DEFEATS CUBS 5-3 ON A CARLOS LEE HOME RUN AS HOUSTON TAKES SERIES
After the Cubs went 8-2 on their latest home stand which made their record at home 19-8, it seems as if they forgot how to play anywhere else. After losing to the Astros 5-3 and losing the series, the Cubs find themselves 9-11 away from the friendly Confines. If a team wants to find themselves in the post-season, they need to win the big games on the road. In a series that had playoff atmosphere, both teams were out to make statements. The Astros were louder than the Cubs according to Shawn Chaccon, who got the decision in the victory. "One message the Cubs might get out of it is, 'We're here. We're here to compete. We're going to battle,'" Chacon said. "'It's not the team it was last year. Basically, it's going to be a tough team to beat the whole year.'"
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6 May 2008
After another game where stranding base-runners has become a common theme, what Lou Piniella had the right words to sum up the Cubs recent slide, "Like I told my guys after the ballgame, make the other team beat you, don't just give it to them," Cubs manager Lou Piniella said. "You play like that and you're going to lose quite a few of them, or most of them. Anyway, it's over with. Done."
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4 May 2008
After the Cubs had one of their best records in April in 1969, the start of May is starting to resemble the collapse towards of the season in 1969. In one their toughest weeks this season, nothing looked pretty as the Cubs just won two out six against there NL Central rivals the Brewers and the Cardinals. In a week that could have seperated them from everyone else in the divison, the Cubs are now looking up towards the Cardinals who now have a 1 1/2 lead over the Cubs. Lets quickly recap this horrible week the Cubs have endured.
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1 March 2008
Chicago Cubs pitcher Jason Marquis is competing for the final two spots in the starting rotation. If he does not make the rotation, he would probably end up in bullpen. In his first start during spring training he went 2 innings, gave up 2 runs, both earned, along with 3 hits. However, it wasn't his arm that hurt his chances of winning a spot in the rotation. Rather it was his mouth. Jason Marquis does not feel he should be competing for a starting job. He said he signed as a Cub because he thought he would be guaranteed a starter every year. "That's my ultimate goal, that's how I think I help the team the most. Obviously, we'll see what happens when it's time for them to make their decision," Marquis told reporters. Marquis was asked how he would feel if he did not make the rotation and ended up in the bullpen. he replied, " As much as I want to be here in Chicago, and I love it, I love the fans and the stadium, I also have a family to worry about, too. I could take my services elsewhere if that's the case, and I could help another team in that capacity as a starter. My value doesn't lie in the bullpen in my mind."
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27 February 2008
As the Cubs open up their first spring training game on Thursday against the San Francisco Giants, there are three stories we should look at while this game is going on. These will also be the stories throughout spring training.
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25 February 2008
If you are reading this title, your heart probably sank and it has shattered all the chances of the Cubs making it to the World Series. Put away those tissues and turn that frown around because good old Zambrano is not hurt, but in perfect health. But will he stay that way? Below, I have posted my top ten predictions on what will happen during the Cubs season. If any of these do happen you wish would not happen, please do no send me hate mail. Enjoy!
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After having 120 different lineups last season, Sweet Lou Piniella wants to find the right combination during spring training. His latest idea is probably one of the best he has came up with since juggling everyone around. Lou suggested Fukudome would bat third, followed by Lee and Ramirez. The whole lineup would probably look like this: Soriano, Theirot, Fukudome, Lee, Ramirez, Derosa, Soto, and Pie. It is a great combination of speed at the top and power in the middle. "I've been thinking about our lineup and what makes sense and what we can try," Piniella said Friday. "Let me warn you, it's only Feb. 22, so there's plenty of time to adjust this thing."
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19 February 2008
ona(4) LA Dodgers(5) San Francisco Giants
WILD CARD
San Diego Padres
PLAYOFF PICTURE
NLDS
Chicago Cubs defeat Colorado
Mets defeat Padres
ALDS
Cleveland defeats Boston
Detroit defats Angels
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18 February 2008
is a season where the impossible turns into the possible. Just listen to Ryan Dempster of the Chicago Cubs make a bold prediction, “I think we are going to win the World Series. I really do.” Great, just what a Cubs fans need to hear, another prediction.
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