So much has been written already since word came out Monday that Roger Clemens would take the mound for the first time in five years Saturday night in an Atlantic League game to fill another file in the National Baseball Hall of Fame where the 50-year-old phenom may one day have his own plaque depending on how writers vote on his ultra-debated use—or non use—of … [Read more...] about Roger Clemens indy league start to get national tv coverage
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Roger Clemens signs with Independent League team, Sugar Land Skeeters
Roger Clemens is attempting a comeback, and he's doing it via the independent leagues. … [Read more...] about Roger Clemens signs with Independent League team, Sugar Land Skeeters
Roger Clemens not guilty verdict gets Taiwanese animation treatment
Roger Clemens aka "The Rocket" has escaped federal perjury charges after a jury acquitted the New York Yankees pitching great of the six criminal counts against him. The charges stem from 2008 testimony to Congress in which he denied using steroids, or performance-enhancing drugs. Clemens had been charged with one count of obstruction of Congress, three counts of making a … [Read more...] about Roger Clemens not guilty verdict gets Taiwanese animation treatment
Possible NBA Labor Negotiators
Ever since the Casey Anthony trial has concluded, I have been trying to get my legal fix elsewhere. Obviously, I am following the NFL negotiations, and the Roger Clemens debacle resulted in a mistrial. Since I have read all of the John Grisham thrillers, I am of sound legal mind and I am an expert on all things regarding the law. Therefore, I will provide some possible … [Read more...] about Possible NBA Labor Negotiators
Tigers Justin Verlander: A Month For the Record Books
As you are firing up your barbeque and checking out the fireworks, contemplate these numbers: six and zero with an earned run average of under one. That is what the Detroit Tigers Justin Verlander has accomplished during the month of June. The word “unbelievable” gets thrown around quite a bit in today’s world, but it works in this case. Verlander and C.C. Sabathia of the … [Read more...] about Tigers Justin Verlander: A Month For the Record Books
The Political Steroid Era
By Paul M. Banks If there’s anything children of this age have had plenty of experience with, it’s cheating. When today’s youth seek role models, the National Pastime is certainly one place not to look. And our leaders in government aren’t much better. With the recent admission of steroid guilt by Major League baseball superstar Alex Rodriguez, we now have an unholy … [Read more...] about The Political Steroid Era