Its been awhile since I posted an Observation Deck… Been busy with the Holidays and the NFL season and all but I have have a few things I need to get off my chest. Mark McGwire’s mea culpa– Spare us the waterworks big guy, this wasn’t earthshattering news to anyone…. And while you’re at it, …
Saints-Falcons– It’s been said that you should never go to bed mad. Well, if you stayed up to watch the end of this poorly-officiated, replay-laden game and you had the Saints minus 10, you were pissed off at the way this ended. Let’s go to the replay, shall we? Under 2 min. left, Saints up …
What a weekend…. I can’t figure out the NFL to save my life, got worked again on my picks yesterday but I’ve got a feeling I’m not alone. So, to make me feel better, I need to rip some teams and people and get some things off my chest….. October Baseball– When will baseball wake up …
Larry Brown and Bobcats Fined for Abusing Replacement Refs Is David Stern a piece of work or what? This pompous ass has always been a tool of the 1st order in my opinion, but his recent hefty fines on Charlotte head coach Larry Brown($60,000), Charlotte Bobcats($60,000) and Memphis Grizzlies head coach Lionel Simmons($25,000) for verbally …
Ravens still Crying… Okay we get it, you think you got jobbed… I guess we’re to think only the Ravens get bad calls. I’ve got news for you, most roughing-the-passer calls are weak, including the one on Mike Wright against Flacco and the one against Wilfork tackling Edwards of the Bills in week 1. If bitching …
I noticed that the Red Sox released Brad Penny today to make room for Billy Wagner. First John Smoltz, now Brad Penny… How’s those offseason moves working out for you? If you recall, while the Yankees were shopping at Neiman Marcus for A.J. Burnett, C.C. Sabathia and Mark Teixeira, the Red Sox were rummaging the clearance rack …
Boston and New York start a 4 game series tonight and while no series in August is a must win scenario, the outcome could do some psychological damage. Think about it, Boston has won all 8 games vs. the Yankees this year and they still trail the boys from the Bronx by 2.5 games. You …
The pennant races are heating up now that we’re in the dog days of August. It should be an exciting time for fans if you happen to be a fan of one of the big-market teams. If you’re not, well then I guess you’re waiting for football…. When is baseball going to wake up and …
Jair Jurrjens (9-7, 2.69 ERA) will toe the rubber tonight at 8:05 PM EST(ESPN) for the Atlanta Braves, as they conclude a three game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Braves enter tonight’s contest having won 11 out of 14 at home and Jurrjens has been a big part of that success. The right-hander …
The Odds to Win the 2009 World Series are updated daily on NSAwins.com and now is a good time to take a quick look at the favorites and potential darkhorse teams. The New York Yankees have shot up the board to be the current favorite at +325(3.25/1), while the preseason favorite Boston Red Sox are …