Justin Verlander put on a show yesterday with his 119 pitch, 14 strikeout, 8 shutout inning performance. I wish I could say any of his success this year was a surprise but, looking at trends in his numbers and his renewed attitude toward Spring Training set him up for this type of success. He is the top pitcher in baseball right now and showing no signs of slowing … [Read more...] about Just How Valuable is Justin Verlander to the Detroit Tigers?
Archives for June 2011
Team MVP and Cy Young for All AL Central Teams
With the midpoint of the 2011 season nearing More Hardball has taken the opportunity to name each team's MVP and Cy Young through the first half. Today we feature the American League Central division. And as you know, TSB is all AL Central (and NL Central) all the time. … [Read more...] about Team MVP and Cy Young for All AL Central Teams
Former K.C. Chiefs RB Larry Johnson Now Working with Jay-Z
After the jump, we've embedded an exclusive video interview with NFL Running Back Larry Johnson, where he discusses numerous topics including the current 2011 NFL lockout, his college career at Penn State with Joe Paterno, being influenced by Nittany Lions players like Curtis Enis, Courtney Brown, LaVar Arrington, Ki-Jana Carter and the new 2011 NFL season rule … [Read more...] about Former K.C. Chiefs RB Larry Johnson Now Working with Jay-Z
2011 NBA Free Agent Center Rankings
Legit NBA big men are hard to come by these days. That is why the 2011 NBA free agent centers are an intriguing bunch since they are at least five players who could immediately start for a good amount of teams in need of size in the middle. Here are my free agent center rankings. UPDATED: 6/30/11 By: David Kay … [Read more...] about 2011 NBA Free Agent Center Rankings
Applying the Allan Houston Rule to NBA Central Division Teams in 2011
One of the topics expected to be discussed during the pending NBA Lockout is the possible revival of The Allan Houston Rule. When a new CBA was agreed upon in 2005, it allowed NBA teams a one time opportunity to waive a player and not have his contract count against the luxury tax teams have to pay if their team salary exceeds a pre-determined amount set by the league. The … [Read more...] about Applying the Allan Houston Rule to NBA Central Division Teams in 2011
Answers may be in AAA for struggling Cleveland Indians
The Indians recent slump has cost them first place in the Central, but more importantly, it has cost them their confidence. Manager Manny Acta has said that this team needs a spark to turn it around. With some recent moves, however, Acta is finally putting those words into action. … [Read more...] about Answers may be in AAA for struggling Cleveland Indians
Texas Rangers Interested in Acquiring Beltran and K-Rod from NY Mets?
WFAN and SI.com’s Jon Heyman reports that the Texas Rangers are “interested” in Mets outfielder Carlos Beltran and Francisco Rodriguez. … [Read more...] about Texas Rangers Interested in Acquiring Beltran and K-Rod from NY Mets?
NBA Lockout Update: Owners and Players Still Miles Apart
The show must go on. But for how long nobody knows when it comes to the NBA lockout. The league’s draft took place as scheduled on June 23, but a work stoppage still seems a real possibility as owners and players have a wide gap that needs to be narrowed. It’s believed the owners and players are still almost $7 billion apart in their dealings over a new 10-year agreement. … [Read more...] about NBA Lockout Update: Owners and Players Still Miles Apart