Word on the Street
The Oakland A’s avoided arbitration with Milton Bradley and Kiko Calero. The 2 players and the A’s agreed to terms on one year contracts. I said it before, and I will say it again; I believe Milton Bradley is a good fit in Oakland. Yes, he is a head case, but I have always been a fan of his. Not a fan of his actions, but as a player. As for Calero, it is a step in the right direction for the A’s. I am very happy with the way they are attempting to solidify their bullpen.
The Washington Post reports that the Baltimore Orioles and Kevin Millar, who coined the nickname “Dirt bags” to himself and his Boston Red Sox teammates, have reached a 1 year agreement.
Nationals, please say it ain't So-sa. It is being reported that the Washington Nationals and flame-out Sammy Sosa are discussing terms on a 1 year, incentive laden contract.
Is Mike Piazza really not wanted? Teams that had expressed interest initially are now turning their back on Piazza. Maybe the World Baseball Classic can be a showcase for Piazza. I know I wouldn’t mind seeing him land in Oakland.
The 2007 Baseball HOF debate is already underway. Cal Ripken Jr. and Tony Gwynn and shoe-ins. But many baseball people, especially Kevan Kernan of the NY Post will not vote for Mark McGwire, and do not believe McGwire will get in his first year of eligibility. On the other hand, Larry Stone of The Seattle Times has the right idea---You can’t persecute someone without any evidence.
Richard Jefferson is hungry and determined for the Nets to finish with the 2nd best record in the East by the All-Star break. RJ, who sat out Tuesday's night game against the Spurs due to an injured back, said he would have played if it were a playoff game. He says he will be suiting up Friday night against the #1 ranked defense in the NBA, the Memphis Grizzlies.
The New York Rangers will retire Mark Messier's sweater tonight at The Garden. I find it fitting how they will be retiring his number the same night they are playing the Edmonton Oilers, the team which Messier won his first 5 Stanley Cup’s with. I am not a big hockey fan, but I appreciate the sport. I used to follow it more closely, and that was the time when Messier was guiding the Rangers to the playoffs each year. But I do have to share an email, from my buddy Burger who is an enormous hockey fan.
Yeah I mean messier deserves his due... But I mean this sounds like it's going a bit overboard.. What the hell do Derek Jeter and Joe Namath have to do with Mark Messier?? They probably don't even know each other...
Just seems insane.. And an hour ceremony? C'mon... He was a great hockey player, a great leader, but hes not this immortal being.. They didn't even do this for Gretzky..
I have to side with Burger on this one. An hour ceremony seems a little long. Especially for a hockey player (no disrespect). But this is sort of like the Metro stars retiring Alexi Lalas jersey. Ok, maybe it’s not that insignificant, but this isn’t a real big deal in terms of sports in America. It’s not front page news headlines. Shoot, Mike Piazza’s final game barely made front page sports sections throughout the Tri-State area. But, congrats to Messier. I just hope Richter doesn’t try to make out with you during your ceremony.
The Washington Post reports that the Baltimore Orioles and Kevin Millar, who coined the nickname “Dirt bags” to himself and his Boston Red Sox teammates, have reached a 1 year agreement.
Nationals, please say it ain't So-sa. It is being reported that the Washington Nationals and flame-out Sammy Sosa are discussing terms on a 1 year, incentive laden contract.
Is Mike Piazza really not wanted? Teams that had expressed interest initially are now turning their back on Piazza. Maybe the World Baseball Classic can be a showcase for Piazza. I know I wouldn’t mind seeing him land in Oakland.
The 2007 Baseball HOF debate is already underway. Cal Ripken Jr. and Tony Gwynn and shoe-ins. But many baseball people, especially Kevan Kernan of the NY Post will not vote for Mark McGwire, and do not believe McGwire will get in his first year of eligibility. On the other hand, Larry Stone of The Seattle Times has the right idea---You can’t persecute someone without any evidence.
Richard Jefferson is hungry and determined for the Nets to finish with the 2nd best record in the East by the All-Star break. RJ, who sat out Tuesday's night game against the Spurs due to an injured back, said he would have played if it were a playoff game. He says he will be suiting up Friday night against the #1 ranked defense in the NBA, the Memphis Grizzlies.
The New York Rangers will retire Mark Messier's sweater tonight at The Garden. I find it fitting how they will be retiring his number the same night they are playing the Edmonton Oilers, the team which Messier won his first 5 Stanley Cup’s with. I am not a big hockey fan, but I appreciate the sport. I used to follow it more closely, and that was the time when Messier was guiding the Rangers to the playoffs each year. But I do have to share an email, from my buddy Burger who is an enormous hockey fan.
Yeah I mean messier deserves his due... But I mean this sounds like it's going a bit overboard.. What the hell do Derek Jeter and Joe Namath have to do with Mark Messier?? They probably don't even know each other...
Just seems insane.. And an hour ceremony? C'mon... He was a great hockey player, a great leader, but hes not this immortal being.. They didn't even do this for Gretzky..
I have to side with Burger on this one. An hour ceremony seems a little long. Especially for a hockey player (no disrespect). But this is sort of like the Metro stars retiring Alexi Lalas jersey. Ok, maybe it’s not that insignificant, but this isn’t a real big deal in terms of sports in America. It’s not front page news headlines. Shoot, Mike Piazza’s final game barely made front page sports sections throughout the Tri-State area. But, congrats to Messier. I just hope Richter doesn’t try to make out with you during your ceremony.
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