I hate to put a jinx on a young man, but it appears that all of the precautions that the Washington Nationals took with rookie ace Stephen Strasburg were still not enough. The phenom will have Tommy John surgery on Friday to rebuild his injured right elbow, an operation that is expected to sideline […]

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I know that professional athletes are well paid. I also know that often they are spoiled, immature young men who spend their worth on bling – big cars flashy jewelry; big houses; the works. All too often, unfortunately, the athlete does something stupid and loses his money and all too often, the bling. […]

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The rumors have finally come true, the White Sox acquired troubled slugger Manny Ramirez off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers in yet another 11th hour move intended to get the struggling team to the postseason. The Dodgers have, in effect, given up on trying to catch the Padres, and may have been tired […]

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Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox retired Frank Thomas’ number. It was a touching ceremony, and Thomas, who had always been a bit standoffish, teared up and shows that he was touched.
Thomas won 2 MVP awards in 14 years with the White Sox, and had the best eye at the plate and knowledge of his […]

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Just to let you know – the show I wrote for (and started my need to proclaim my thoughts upon the world) is coming back. Next month, Comcast Sports Net will be showing “best of” editions of “The Sportswriters on TV” on Friday and Sunday nights at 11:00 PM. Look for my credit […]

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I have been to Mexico a few times, and I have been to the bull fights a couple of times. I think it is barbaric and I never liked it (I went the second time with The Indignant Wife who had never been). I always rooted for the poor bull, which is drugged […]

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Former major league pitcher Roger Clemens was indicted for obstruction of Congress and other charges related to statements he made to a congressional committee in 2008. Once again, it appears that Roger Clemens does not think that the normal laws apply to him and that he can bowl over Congress and the law like […]

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