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Archives for May 2009

Minnesota Twins: Pass the Anti-depressants

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By David Palmer This must be what it feels like to be bi-polar.  We’re not even fifty games into the season and the roller coaster ride is killing me.  I’ve never experienced so many mixed emotions so early in a season before.  I hate to make light of depression, but as Frank the Tank so eloquently put it in the movie “Old School,” we’re streeeaaking! The Twins might be the … [Read more...] about Minnesota Twins: Pass the Anti-depressants

KANE! Patrick Not looking SHARP this series

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By Paul M. Banks In Kane and Sharp, the Chicago Blackhawks possess two young star forwards named Patrick. "Sharpie" the lesser known of the two, is having a much better Western Conference Finals than "Kaner." Down 3-1 to the Detroit Red Wings, the Hawks will need both of them, (and a more reinforcements) to be on their A game if Chicago is going to stand any chance of … [Read more...] about KANE! Patrick Not looking SHARP this series

Dale Tallon: Architect of Blackhawks Success

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By Paul M. Banks Heading into 2008-09, the season of Chicago Blackhawks renaissance, it was thought in certain circles that Hawks General Manager Dale Tallon could be on the way out. Tallon was more Bill Wirtz’s guy than he was Rocky Wirtz’s guy. After NHL coaching legend Scotty Bowman joined the Hawks organization (pronounced “organ-I-zation” in Canadian English) as … [Read more...] about Dale Tallon: Architect of Blackhawks Success

TSB…Where Random Happens

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By David Palmer This is where I can clear my mind of all the inane things that are going on in and around the world of sports, pop culture and my life. -Tiger, Tiger, Tiger, Tiger Woods y’all.  He’s back, and thank God, we can all start watching golf again.  I tried watching some tournament about a couple months ago, and hardly recognized anybody; meanwhile some guy who … [Read more...] about TSB…Where Random Happens

Peavy to White Sox?

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By Soxman A bold move could be the “P” in Prozac to fix the South Side. Hot rumor from the San Diego Padres Beat Reporter Tom Krasovic: The Chicago White Sox have offered four players to the Padres for their ace Jake Peavy.  The trade is apparently so close to getting done, that manager Bud Black met with Peavy Wednesday night to discuss it. If true, give Kenny … [Read more...] about Peavy to White Sox?

Minnesota Timberwolves Offseason Analysis

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https://www.walterfootball.com/nbaoffseason2009min.php 2008-09 Season Summary: The Timberwolves have fallen to such depths that a 24 win season created a glimpse of hope for the future. Injuries decimated the team as only one player dressed for every game (Ryan Gomes), two of their ten man rotation missed more than 32 games (Al Jefferson, Corey Brewer) and Randy Foye, Mike … [Read more...] about Minnesota Timberwolves Offseason Analysis

Milwaukee Bucks offseason analysis

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https://www.walterfootball.com/nbaoffseason2009mil.php 2008-09 Season Summary: Despite finishing fourteen games below .500 and missing the playoffs for a third straight season, 2008-2009 was not a complete disappointment in Milwaukee. Consider that Michael Redd and Andrew Bogut combined to play in just 69 games, and the Bucks still managed to improve by eight games. First … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks offseason analysis