Monthly Archives: October 2009

Jeff Sagarin is an Idiot

The self-appointed guru of college sports, Jeff Sagarin, has come out with his list of the all-time college basketball programs, and it’s the biggest pile of crap since both my dogs had diarrhea on the same day. Quierie – Which … Continue reading

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Angels Survive Starters’ Injuries, Finally Beat Boston

The Angels began the season with a makeshift starting staff as 4/5 of the rotation were injured. I always felt they could still win the West, if for no other reason than there was little real competition in the division. … Continue reading

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Why is This Year Not Like Last Year?

In last year’s Division Series, the Dodgers looked invincible against the Cubs, but then went down in flames in the Championship Series against the Phillies. Why will this year be different? There are many reasons, but one sticks out. The … Continue reading

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Stats, Cy, and More

A few things stick out when perusing the final 2009 stats: NO pitcher in either league won 20 games. Three American Leaguers won 19, Sabathia, Verlander, and the hottest pitcher down the stretch, though that is tempered by the fact … Continue reading

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Dodgers, Angels, Tigers, and all That

Any sane person would have to pick the scumspripes and Cards to get to the World Series, but I think there will be more surprises along the Division and Championship Series route. No expert gives the floundering Dodgers a chance … Continue reading

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