Merry Christmas From The NBA!

• Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.. I feel like I just got drafted again. -James Harden (Oklahoma City Thunder)
• Mannnn im bouta to get a ratchet tattoo on my ribs that say "survived the nba lockout in 2011" -Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder)
• Man I just got up not to long ago and see we have a deal! I feel like my kids on X-mas day! So juiced!! Excited for the fans that stayed patient with us! #NBAlove -LeBron James (Miami Heat)
• Is it true is it really over -Andray Blatche (Washington Wizards)
• I feel like a rookie again! Going on 10 months away from organized basketball. Can't wait to start! -Rudy Gay (Memphis Grizzlies)
• Let's get bak to action. Woke up to good news!!!!! C.J. Watson (Chicago Bulls)

Who are these guys, and why are they excited?

Shoot its been so long I almost forgot who they were too! After 149 days of no NBA basketball, most people were starting to think all hopes of a NBA season was lost. But during the AM hours of 11-26-11 the NBA Players Union, and the Owners have agreed to a tentative agreement to bring the NBA back into business. In other words THE NBA IS BACK! As you can see I have posted some of the players reactions via Twitter after they found out the ban on the NBA was no more! There kinda excited..just a little bit

Before everything becomes 100% official the Players union (NBAPA) must drop their lawsuit filed against the league, and must reform their union. Its expected they will do their part which is why every ones gone ahead, and said that their will be a

2011-2012 NBA season.

Free agency, and training camps are expected to start December 9th, 2011. Its clear that A full season will not be played, and neither will a 72 game season. Instead it is expected the teams will play a 66 game season. The season will kick off on Christmas day with a special triple header! Starting with a rematch of the NBA Finals. The Miami Heat will visit the Dallas Mavericks, followed by the Boston Celtics visiting the New York Knicks, and concluding the night with the Chicago Bulls at the Los Angeles Lakers.

Many People (including myself), and even players were not expecting any type of season at all, but with the latest reports looks like we all get an early Christmas present.

Week 12 NFL Scores & Predictions!

TNF Green Bay @ Detroit: Many were expecting the Lions to come in and hand Green Bay their first loss of the season, however i didn't. Final score: Packers 27 Lions 15.

TNF Miami @ Dallas:  Miami came into Dallas, and played hard, and the Dolphins are starting to look like the team everybody thought they would be before the season started. With Matt Moore playing well i don't think you can expect to see Chad Henne back in a Dolphins uniform next season. Final Score: Cowboys 20 Dolphins 19.

John Harbaugh got the best of his brother Jim in TNF Football

TNF San Francisco @ Baltimore:  Probably the most anticipated game of week 12, and was the most watched NFL Thanksgiving game ever. Who needs the Lions When you got the Ravens? This game was deemed the Harbaugh bowl as to brothers faced off at head coach for the first time in NFL history. The Ravens proved they have the better Harbaugh and improved to 8-3 on the season. Final score Ravens 16 49ers 6.

Minnesota @ Atlanta:  Atlanta has definitely fallen under expectations this season, but compared to Minnesota it's not even close. To make matters worse the Vikings will most likely be without running back Adrian Peterson. Matt Ryan throws for over 300 yards, and the Falcons win 35-10.

Cleveland @ Cincinnati:  Cincinnati is still a good team, it's just over the last two weeks they have played better teams. In this case Cincinnati is the better team. Bengals win 24-15.

Carolina @ Indianapolis:  Carolina looks like it has found their QB of the future in Cam Newton, but like all great rookie QB's seem to do Newton and the Panthers are struggling. With this game being at Indianapolis I'm going to take the Colts as my upset pick. I think the Colts pull off their first, and possibly only victory of the season. Colts win it 23-17.

Houston @ Jacksonville:  With Matt Schaub out for the remainder of the season Matt Leinart gets yet another chance to prove he can be a starter in this league. I think the Texans will play well behind Leinart, and to make things better this week will mark the return of receiver Andre Johnson. Texans win it 24-13.

Buffalo @ New York Jets:  As bad as Buffalo is playing lately theres just no way I can pick them. The Jets have been playing awful lately as well, but as much as I like to bash Mark Sanchez. I think he will have a decent game on Sunday: 2 touchdowns 200+ yards. Jets win it 27-14.

Arizona @ St. Louis:  This is this weeks Toilet bowl! as both these teams are equally horrible. Looks like backup John Skelton will get his 3rd straight start for the Cardinals as Kevin Kolb still has a Turf Toe injury. the Rams Sam Bradford has been hurt this year, and is probably playing worse then both Kolb and Skelton. I like the Cardinals in this low scoring affair 17-14.

Tampa Bay @ Tennessee:  Tampa Bay has lost 4 straight, and Josh Freeman isn't performing nearly as well as he has in years past. Tennessee is 5-5 this season, and is still in the AFC Wild card hunt. However I think this will be Tampa Bays bounce back game. Bucs win it 26-21 

Chicago @ Oakland:  No Jay Cutler for the Bears definitely affects their playoff chances, however I still think the Bears will find a way in. Carson Palmer has played pretty well, and has won 3 of his 4 starts as a Raider this season. This will be a warm-up game for Bears starter Caleb Hanie, but the Bears still lose 22-16

Washington @ Seattle:  I've said this like 10 times this season Seattle is a better team then their record shows, and are coming off 2 straight wins. Washington....is well Washington. In the loudest stadium in the league the Seahawks get the job done. Seahawks win 28-7 Marshawn Lynch goes over 100 yards rushing

New England @ Philadelphia:  Last times these two teams met the Eagles backup quarterback (A.J. Feeley) was in, and the Eagles almost pulled off an upset. Now 4 years later the Eagles backup quarterback Vince Young will start due to the cracked ribs of starter Michael Vick. Sports analyst Skip Bayless has went on to say that if Vince Young starts the Eagles WILL win this game. I'm not going to go that far but i will say i won't be surprised if the Eagles pull off the upset. Patriots win 28-15

Denver @ San Diego:  When the game is close and the ball is in Tim Tebows hands I think its safe to say that the game is pretty much over. The Chargers havent won since week 5 against the Broncos (Kyle Ortons) last start. I think if the Chargers can keep this game somewhat out of reach then Tim Tebow, and the Broncos wont have a chance. Phillip Rivers bounces back, and the Chargers win it 28-14

SNF Pittsburgh @ Kansas City:  As we saw last week Vs the Patriots Tyler Palko is...ehhh...Basically the Chiefs lost by 31 to the Patriots, and the Steelers have already beaten the Patriots. Why is this game primetime anyway? Pittsburgh wins 31-13



Manning Vs Brees on Monday Night Football!

MNF New York Giants @ New Orleans:  Game Of The Week!  The Giants have proven that they are for real, but need to win this game to be tied with the Cowboys for the NFC East lead. In a hostile environment like New Orleans with Drew Brees in company. I don't think the Giants can pull it off, Eli has proven his critics wrong before though. Saints win it 35-24

Pitchers Have The Cy Young For A Reason!

Last weekend Justin Verlander wrapped up his first Cy Young award in his lifetime. But Today he becomes the 21st pitcher to in MLB history to win the MVP award, receiving 13 of the 28 first place votes. The first since Dennis Eckersley in 1992. Since baseball first started the MVP race in 1931 there has been 140 MVP awards given out between the American League and the National League, and only 21 have been to pitchers.

So here's my view on things. Pitchers have the "Cy Young" award for a reason, every year this award is given out to the best pitcher in each respective league, but here's my thing. A player can't win the Cy Young can they? No they can't, and they shouldn't be able to because the award is given to the best pitcher in each league. So basically pitchers already have an MVP award to begin with. And typically the MVP award is given out to the best hitter in the league anyways. Pitchers had their chance to be recognized, so now its the players turn.

Last year Rangers Slugger Josh Hamilton who was injured for some of the 2010 season won the award by hitting an average of .359, 32 home runs, and 100 RBI's. He also lead the Rangers to their first AL Championship, and their first World Series appearance in team history. This years Runner up in the MVP voting was CF Jacoby Elllsbury of the Boston Redsox. He batted .329, also hit 32 home runs, had 105 RBI's, and oh by the way had 26 more hits than Hamilton. Ellsbury didn't lead his team to the playoffs but was one of the only two consistent players on a Redsox team who suffered baseballs worse collapse in September. So wait a minute. Your telling me he didn't win the MVP? Well what about Yankees CF Curtis Granderson, batted .262, hit 41 home runs (second in the league), knocked in 119 RBI's, and nearly carried the Yankees to the AL championship game. He didn't win the award either? What about Adrian Gonzalez? 27 home runs, 117 RBI's (second in the league), 213 hits (first in the league), second in the league in batting average with .336, and he couldn't win it either? I could go on, but the bottom line is this should not be a pitchers award!

My, and should be AL MVP Adrian Gonzalez!

Verlander did have an impressive 24 wins this year, and yes he did throw two no hitters this season. But as I said earlier he has already been recognized for his talents he doesn't need the MVP award. This article is nothing against Justin Verlander as a matter of fact I actually like him, and as an Orioles fan I hate the Boston Redsox can't stand them actually, but even I'm making the case that two of them should have won this award instead of the Tigers hurler. For Christ sake a Yankee should have beaten out Verlander!

Lets go to the NL 23 year old Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw won Cy Young, and the Dodgers didn't even have a chance late in the season to make the playoffs. But that doesn't matter because he was the best Pitcher in the National League this year (says the voters.) Now the NL MVP award is set to be between Dodgers CF Matt Kemp, and Brewers LF Ryan Braun who was second in the NL in batting average; The winner is set to be announced tomorrow.

There's not a pitcher even in the top 5 contestants in the N, AND THERE SHOULDN'T BE! Let me remind the voters that the NL Cy Young award winner Clayton Kershaw. Yea he's the guy who lead the league in ERA, gave up 9 fewer runs then Verlander, and gave up 11 fewer home runs than Verlander. But he didn't win the MVP did he? Many could even argue that Kershaw was better than Verlander was pitching wise. Overall the MVP award is not, and should not be a pitchers award. I rest my case.

NFL Week 11 Scores & Predictions!

TNF New York Jets @ Denver Broncos: Game Of The Week!  Final score Broncos 17 Jets 13. Tebow does it again by scoring on a last second drive.

Cincinnati @ Baltimore:  Game Of The Week! Battle for first place in the AFC North, because of Baltimore's latest fall many are picking the Bengals. However their wrong Baltimore all day everyday Ravens win 24-3

Dallas @ Washington:  And the worse QB tandem in the league goes toooo! The Redskins John Beck & Rex Grossman, doesn't matter which one starts their both awful. Demarco Murray rushes for 100 yards, and Cowboys take the victory 21-10 

Buffalo @ Miami:  The Bills are starting to look more like pretenders now, and the Dolphins have won two straight. However if home field advantage ever was a non factor it be in Miami. I think the Bills just squeak by the Dolphins 21-20. Fred Jackson puts the team on his back by rushing for 100+ yards and a touchdown.

Tennessee @ Atlanta:  The Titans are 5-4, and are another surprise team in the AFC. Matt Hasselbeck is showing the world that old guys can play too...but don't get any ideas Brett Favre your to old. However the Falcons are at home, and this is one home field that has a huge factor! Falcons win it 28-16 

Oakland @ Minnesota:  Oakland is 5-4, and Carson Palmer is playing well. The Vikings are 2-7, and are showing they can't just rely on Adrian Peterson to win them football games. Raiders win 28-24

Jacksonville @ Cleveland:  Both the Browns and Jaguars have struggled this season. Jaguars drafted Blaine Gabbert, and he is showing he can play just like Rex Grossman, and Mark Sanchez...In other words that means hes bad. Cleveland fans can cheer for a week as the Browns win 19-13

Carolina @ Detroit:  Matthew Stafford is hurt (surprise) and Detroit is on a downfall (surprise.) I think Cam Newton picks up his third career win in the D. Panthers win 29-18

Tampa Bay @ Green Bay:  I think Tampa Bay will pose a threat to the Packers in today's game, but at the end of the day the Packers are the Packers which means their gonna win this football game. Pack 32-21

Seattle @ St. Louis:  I've said it even before the Baltimore game that Seattle was a good team. A better team then their record shows. Tarvaris Jackson is better than Charlie Whitehurst by far, and the Rams are the Rams. Sam Bradford has taken a huge step back compared to last year. Seahawks win 23-13

Arizona @ San Francisco:  I remember when this game was played in Mexico back in 2005 it was the first NFL game to be played outside the U.S. in the NFL's history. But what does that matter Arizona has John Skelton starting. and the 49ers are legit. 49ers win 25-10 Alex Smith gets the normal touchdown to Vernon Davis, and just under 200 yards.

San Diego @ Chicago:  Chicago is sneaking up on everybody showing that along with the 49ers they look like the only team in the NFC that can compete with the Packers. San Diego however D : Chicago wins at Solider field 34-22

Vince Young: "Dream Team?"

SNF Philadelphia @ New York Giants:  Game Of The Week! Philly's playoff chances took an even bigger shot to the heart last week by losing to the John Skelton lead Arizona Cardinals. Philly still has a lot of talent, but I dont see them beating the Giants exspecially with interception prone Vince Young starting under center. Giants win 28-16

MNF Kansas City @ New England:  The Chiefs have really been a headscratcher lately losing by a total of 35 points their last two games, and to make matters worse the Chiefs QB Matt Cassel is out for season. So 4 year player Tyler Palko will make the start...yes i said Tyler Palko. He has 9 attempts for 47 passing yards over his 4 year career. I haven't even mentioned that Kansas City is playing the Patriots AT HOME! Why is this Monday Night Football again? Regardless Patriots win 42-20. Maybe if the Chiefs get embarrassed enough they will go out and sign a veteran quarterback like i predicted in my last blog: What Hurts More?

What Hurts More?

Week 10 NFL Injuries: What Will They Do Now?


Sunday was filled with a few key injuries for some NFL teams contending for their division, and a playoff spot.

Matt Schaub: The Texans quarterback suffered a significant foot injury Sunday afternoon, and will likely be out for the remainder of the NFL season. Matt Leinart will start Sundays game, and is hoping to lead the Texans to their first AFC South title in their seven year history.

Texans Matt Leinart

So now we ask can the Texans continue to win with Matt Leinart? In 29 career games with the Arizona Cardinals Leinart has thrown for 14 touchdowns to 20 interceptions has a quarterback rating of 70.8, and a career completion percentage of 57.1. In his four year career with the Arizona Cardinals Leinart has underachieved which lead to his release in 2010. The Texans picked him up later that season to be the backup quarterback, and now with the injury to Schaub the former Heisman trophy winner has been given another chance.

Houston has a bye this coming week (week 11.) but coming off the bye they play the 3-6 Jacksonville Jaguars, and have three of their next six games versus sub .500 teams. With the Texans averaging 158 yards on the ground per game (third in the league,) have the leagues first ranked defense, and the expected return of star wide out Andre Johnson in week 12. I think you can expect Matt Leinart to do well in his second chance as a starter.

Matt Cassel: Sunday afternoon Chiefs starting quarterback left Sundays game wearing a cast on his throwing hand, and is likely out for the rest of the season. With a week AFC West  the 4-5 chiefs were no wear near out of playoff contention, but with Matt Cassel out I think its almost safe to say the Chiefs will not make their second straight playoff appearance.

 With Cassel out of the mix the Chiefs turn to backup Tyler Palko who has only thrown only nine passes in his NFL career. Palko went undrafted in 2007, and has been in the league for four years playing for three different NFL teams such as the Saints, Steelers, and now the Chiefs. The Chiefs are only one game out of first place in the AFC West and play the Patriots this Monday night. In my opinion at this late in the NFL season if the Chiefs still want to contend i think it would be smart to sign a veteran QB.



Chiefs Matt Cassel



The Chiefs have a few options:

• Jake Delhomme
• Trent Edwards
• Chris Simms
• Troy Smith
• Patrick Ramsey
• Charlie Frye
• Marc Bulger

Out of these six quarterbacks still on the market Jake Delhomme would be the best option. Delhomme has the most NFL experience, has a NFC championship, and Superbowl appearance under his belt. If the Chiefs do decide to sign a veteran QB look for Delhomme to be the guy. Marc Bulger would also be a good option if Kansas City can convince him to come out of retirement.

Mike Vick:  After the Eagles loss to the Arizona Cardinals Sunday fans are thinking can it get any worse? Well it can actually Mike Vick suffered two broken ribs during the first quarter of Sundays game, however Vick finished the rest of the game. For this Sunday it's not certain weather Vick will play or not, if he isn't able to go Vince Young will get his first start of the season. With the loss on Sunday The Eagles are now 3-6 and have pretty much dismissed any chance they had before of making the playoffs, and to make matters worse their next game is on Sunday night 8:20pm versus the NFC East leading New York Giants.

Knowshon Moreno:  Broncos runningback tore his ACL Sunday, and will miss the rest of the season. Broncos starting running back Willis McGahee also left Sundays game with a hamstring injury, but is expected to play this Thursday night against the New York Jets. While Morenos injury doesn't hurt his team as bad as the others, it certainly hurts with the Broncos changing their offense around to fit Tim Tebows strengths Denver only threw the ball two times in Sundays game compared to 40 plus runs. With Moreno down look for the third year back out of Maryland Lance Ball to get the bulk of the carries for Thursday nights game.

Cornerbacks

Leon Hall:  The Bengals are the surprise team in the AFC and in a three way tie with Pittsburgh and Baltimore the last thing they wanted to happen was see veteran corner out for season with a torn Achilles.

Antoine Winfield:  as if the 38 point loss to the Packers on Monday night wasn't depressing enough. Vikings starting cornerback Antoine Winfield has been lost for the season with a torn Clavicle.

Rashean Mathis:  The Jacksonville Jaguars have lost their pro bowl cornerback for the year with a torn ACL. The Jaguars are 3-6 on the season, and find themselves in third place in the AFC South.



Bengals CB Leon Hall



Al Harris:  The Rams have lost starter Al Harris for the season with a torn ACL, Harris was placed on IR Monday after coming off a one point win against the Cleveland Browns. The Rams are 2-7 on the season, and are a shue in for a top 5 draft pick.

Devin McCourty:  McCourty suffered a separated shoulder in Sundays game against the Jets, and is likely out for a three week maximum. This Injury shouldn't effect the Patriots to terribly, as the Pats next three game are versus teams with losing record.

Other Notable Week 10 Injuries

• Bears starter Chris Williams has been placed on Injured Reserve after having season ending wrist surgery.
• Both Raiders RB Darren McFadden & WR Jacoby Ford are questionable for Sundays game against the Vikings
• Peyton Hillis likely to miss his fifth straight game with a "Hamstring injury"
• Bengals WR A.J. Green Hyperextend his Knee in Sundays loss to the Steelers. Green isn't sure on how soon he will return, but Greens injury shouldn't be too serious

The NBA Lockout

It's day 137 of the NBA lockout, and unfortunately it looks like we will see many, many more. After the NBAPA rejected the owners latest deal It doesn't look good for the NBA and its fans as the likes of a season just got even slimer. The NBAPA plans to decertify as a union today after a deal could not be reached.

 Earlier this week commissioner David Stern said if the NBA player didn't accept this deal it would only get worse, and that the owners wouldn't improve their offer to the players. From the looks of things now David Stern was right, look for Stern to publicly announce in the next few days that the 2011-2012 NBA season will be postponed.

I'm sure the owners and players union were working very hard to get a deal done, but I just don't understand how they couldn't come away with ANYTHING. The NFL never stopped negotiations, and eventually figured something out because they know how much money could have been potentially lost, and how disappointed their fans would have been. With the likes of any sort of season diminished this wont be a story to forget for the next few years.


In Other News...

• Former Penn State Coach Joe Paterno has had his name removed from the Big Ten Championship trophy (Just when you thought Penn St. couldn't go any lower)
• Dodgers center fielder, and likely MVP winner Matt Kemp agree to a 8 year 160 million dollar deal
• Atlanta Braves closer Craig Kimbrel wins the NL Rookie of the Year award by a unanimous vote
• Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jeremey Hellickson has won the AL Rookie of the Year award
• The Packers remain are 9-0 and remain the NFL's only unbeaten after 45-7 win over the Vikings Monday
• Carl Edwards leads former Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart by 3 points heading in to Nascars season finale this Sunday.

Week 10 NFL Scores & Predictions!

TNF Oakland @ San Diego:  The Raiders beat the Chargers Thursday night 24-17. Rookie WR Denarious Moore had 5 receptions for 123 yards & 2 TD's, and filling in for the injured Darren McFadden, Michael bush had 30 carries for 157 yards, and a touchdown. The Raiders now 5-4 are the leaders in the AFC West.

New Orleans @ Atlanta:  The Falcons have won 3 straight, but still trail the Saints in the division. The Georgia Dome will be rockin, as Matt Ryan throws for 300 yards in a 28-24 Falcons victory.


Tennessee @ Carolina:  Cam Newton will probably win rookie of the year, and has shown he can play with the best in this league. Newton rushes for 2 touchdowns & throws for one as the Panthers win 27-18


Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati:  The Bengals are currently tied with the Ravens for the AFC North lead at 6-2, but they haven't really played anybody good yet. I think Pittsburgh takes out Andy Dalton, and they win it 21-11

St. Louis @ Cleveland:  Browns head coach Pat Shurmer returns to St. Louis since leaving the Rams for the Browns last year. I don't think that's going to matter, but the Rams suck anyways. Browns win it 24-14 (I'll give the Rams a shot if A.J. Feeley is starting at QB)


Buffalo @ Dallas:  The Cowboys need this game badly their 2 games back of the Giants in the division, and the Giants are playing like Superbowl contenders as of late. The Bills are coming off a tough loss to the Jets, but i don't think they will rebound this week. Cowboys win 23-17


Jacksonville @ Indianapolis:  If Indi is going to win any games this year Jacksonville is their best shot exspecially at home. Curtis Painter has played awful lately, and i think that continues. Jags win in a low scoring affair 13-10


Denver @ Kansas City:  More people are starting to believe in Tebow, but i think his coach and GM still don't. The Chiefs are coming off a 28 point loss to the 1-8 Dolphins, but in one of the loudest stadiums in the NFL i think the Chiefs rebound. KC wins 24-18

Washington @ Miami:  At the moment, and maybe even all season the Dolphins are better than the Redskins. Matt Moore has been filling in nicely & is certainly a better QB than John Beck. I think Beck gets benched in this one, and the Dolphins win it 17-14


Arizona @ Philadelphia:  The Eagles are 4-5, and are likely to miss the Playoffs...their certainly no "Dream team" Vince Young, But almost every team in the NFL can handle the Cardinals. Eagles win 28-12


Houston @ Tampa Bay:  Houston is playing great, and at 6-3 could be looking at their first playoff birth in franchise history. But we've seen plenty of mid-season collapses from Houston before, However i don't think it will be Houston the collapses it's going to be the 4-4 Tampa Bay Bucs. Texans win 24-17


Baltimore @ Seattle:  Coming off an Incredible win in Pittsburgh you would like to think that Joe Flacco has silenced his critics. Well he hasn't people just love to hate. Regardless Baltimore gets it done 30-3

Detroit @ Chicago:  Game Of The Week! in a battle for the NFC wild-card these teams will be 2 of the favorites. You can expect a different out come than last time these 2 teams played. Chicago holds their ground against Detroit's D-Line, and wins 24-17


New York Giants @ San Francisco:  Game Of The Week!  At 7-1 the 49ers are no joke but at 6-2 neither are the Giants. In order for San Fran to win this one Alex Smith is going to have to pass for more than the normal 200 yards. Smith goes for 250, but the Eli Manning and the Giants run game is just to much. Giants wins 24-21

SNF New England @ New York Jets:  Game Of The Week!  The Bills, Jets, and Patriots are all tied for the AFC East lead at 5-3. Many people are now buying into the New York Jets as a legit playoff contender...but I'm not. The Patriots haven't lost 3 straight games since 2003 (Tom Brady's first year as the full time starter in New England, and the last time i checked Tom Brady is still Tom Brady. Patriots send New York fans home unhappy 28-20

MNF Minnesota @ Green Bay:  The Packers are 8-0, and are a legitimate threat to go undefeated. The Vikings have been worse than their critics thought they would be, but with Ponder their showing potential. Minnesota puts up a fight but Green bay improves to 9-0 after winning 34-24

MLB Free Agency: Will They Stay Or Will They Go?

MLB Free Agency has started off a little slower than normal, but today things have finally started to pick up a little bit. Here are the leagues top free agents from each team. I will update the list daily weather a free agent signs with another team or if he stays put. I'm going to put the team colors of whichever team has or is interested in signing the free agent. I will also keep a section at the bottom "Off season Trades" where i will post the trades that have been made around the MLB.

Atlanta Braves

SS Alex Gonzalez:  Brewers: 1 year deal 4.25 Million Dollars option for 2013.

CF Nate McLouth:  Pirates: 1 year 1.75 million dollars

RP George Sherill:  Mariners: One year 1.1 Million dollar deal.

Arizona Diamonbacks

2B Aaron Hill:  Diamondbacks: 2 years 11 million dollars

P Jason Marquis:  Twins: 1 year 3 Million dollars.


1B Xavier Nady:

1B Lyle Overbay:  Diamondbacks: 1 year deal. Terms of the contract have not yet been disclosed

Baltimore Orioles

DH Vladimir Guerrero:

SS Cesar Izturis:  Brewers: (Minor League contract) Terms of deal have not yet been disclosed.

LF Luke Scott:  Rays:  1 year deal 6 Millon dollars, with a option for the 2013 season.

Boston Redsox:

P Erik Bedard:  Pirates: 1 year 4.5 Million dollars

RF J.D. Drew:

DH David Ortiz: Redsox: Oritiz will remain in Boston for at least the 2012 season after accepting the Redsox arbitration offer.

RP/CP Jonathan Papelbon: Philles: 4 years 50 Million dollars. Potentially 5 years 60 million

C Jason Varitek:

P Tim Wakefield:  Retired.

Chicago Cubs

RF Reed Johnson:  Cubs: 1 year contract worth 1.15 million.


P Rodrigo Lopez:

1B Carlos Pena:  Rays:  1 year deal woth 7.25 Million dollars.

3B Aramis' Ramirez:  Brewers: 3 years 36 million dollars.

RP/CP Kerry Wood:  Cubs:  1 year 3 million dollars with club option for 2013


P Carlos Zambrano:  Marlins: The Cubs decided not to take a chance on Big Z, but the Fish did. See "Offseason Trades" for more details.

Chicago Whitesox


P Mark Buehrle:  Marlins: 4 years 58 million dollars.


C Ramon Castro:

LF Juan Pierre:  Phillies:  (Minor League contract) with an invatation to spring training.

SS Omar Vizquel:  Blue Jays: (Minor League contract) with an invatation to spring traning.

Cincinati Reds

RP/CP Francisco Cordero:  Blue Jays: 1 year deal 4.5 Million dollars.

C Ramon Hernandez:  Rockies: 2 years 6.5 million dollars

SS Edgar Renteria:

RP Dontrelle Willis:  Phillies: 1 year deal under a Million Dollars.


Cleveland Indians:

CF Kosuke Fukudome:

CF Grady Sizemore:  Indians: 1 year (Incentive based deal.)



1B Jim Thome: Phillies: 1 year 1.25 million dollars


Colorado Rockies

P Aaron Cook:  Redsox:  Signed a Minor League deal with the Redsox on 1-9-12

2B Mark Ellis:  Dodgers: 2 years 8.75 million

RP/P Kevin Millwood:  Mariners: (Minor League contract, with invitation to Spring Training.) Terms of deal have not yet been disclosed.

RP J.C. Romero:  Cardinals: 1 year $750,000.

Detroit Tigers

3B Wilson Betemit:  Orioles:  2 year deal 3.25 Million dollars, with option worth up to 3.2 Million in the 2014 season.

2B Carlos Guillen:  Mariners:  (Minor League contract) includes an invatation to Spring Training.

RF Magglio Ordonez:  Fresh off coming off of a broken ankle. Ordonez says he will be back, however he has made it clear that he will not accept a Minor League Contract.

RP/P Brad Penny:

RP Joel Zumaya:  Twins: 1 year deal worth anywhere from 800,000-1.7 Million dollars.

Miami Marlins (Formerly known as the Flordia Marlins)

3B Gregg Dobbs:  Marlins:  2 years, 3 Million dollars.

2B Jose Lopez:  Indians: agreed on a minor league contract on 12-16-11. Which does not include a roster invite to spring training.

Houston Astros

SS Clint Barmes:  Pirates: 2 years 10.5 Million Dollar deal.

LF Jason Michaels:

Kansas City Royals:

P Bruce Chen:  Royals:  2 year deal worth 9 Million dollars.

P Jeff Francis:  Reds:  (Minor League contract.) Francis will recieve an invite to spring training, and will be given the opportunity to earn a spot in the Reds starting rotation.

C Jason Kendall:

Los Angeles Angels

1B Russell Branyan:

RP Joel Pineiro:  Phillies: (Minor League contract) Terms of deal have not yet been disclosed.

RP Horacio Ramirez:

RP Fernando Rodney:  Rays:  One year deal 1.75 Million with Option for 2013 worth 2.5 Million dollars.

Los Angeles Dodgers

C Rod Barajas: Pirates: 1 year 4 million dollars club option for 2013

3B Casey Blake:  Rockies: 1 year deal 2 Million dollars. Includes another Million in performance bonuses.

P Jonathan Broxton:  Royals: 1 year 4 million dollars

SS Jamey Carroll:  Twins: 2 years 7 million dollars

P Jon Garland:  Indians: (Minor League Contract) 1 year deal.

P Vicente Padilla:  Redsox: 1 year deal woth 1.5 Million, and up to 4.5 Million in performance incentives.

LF Juan Rivera:

Milwaukee Brewers

SS Yuniesky Betancourt:  Royals: 1 year deal 2 Millon dollars.


2B Craig Counsell:  Retired. Craig Counsell has hanged up the cleats after 15 successful years in the big leagues, and 2 World Series titles. However Counsell will join the Brewers as a member of their front office this season.

1B Prince Fielder:  Tigers:  9 year deal 214 Million dollar contract.


3B Jerry Hairston Jr:  Dodgers: 2 years 6 Million dollars.

RP LaTroy Hawkins:

RP/CP Francisco Rodriguez (K-Rod:)  Brewers: 1 year deal 8 Million dollars.


RP/P Takashi Saito:  Diamondbacks:  1 year deal 1.75 Million Dollars.

Minnesota Twins

RP/CP Matt Capps:  Twins: 1 year 4.5 Million, and a 6 Million dollar option for 2013

RF Michael Cuddyer:  Rockies: 3 years 31.5 Million dollars.

CP Joe Nathan:  Rangers: 2 years 14.5 Million dollars with a option for the 2014 season

New York Mets

LF Willie Harris:  Reds: (Minor League contract.) Deal is worth 800,000 if Harris makes the team, and can earn up to 1 Million dollars in playing incentives.

RP/CP Jason Isringhausen:

SS Jose Reyes:  Marlins: 6 years 106 million dollars 12-4-11

P Chris Young:

New York Yankees

3B Eric Chavez:

P Bartolo Colon:  Athletics: 1 year deal, worth just over 2 Million dollars.


P Freddy Garcia: Yankees: 1 year deal worth between 4-5 Million dollars

LF Andruw Jones:  Yankees: 1 year deal 2 Million dollars with 1.4 Million dollars in performance incentives.

RP Damaso Marte:

C Jorge Posada:  Retired. Jorge Posada hangs them up, after 16 years of big league success.

Oakland Athletics

CF Coco Crisp:  Athletics: 2 years 14 Million dollars.

RF David DeJesus:  Cubs: 2 years 8.5 Million

P Rich Harden:  Shoulder surgery will sideline the free agent pitcher for the 2012 season.

DH Hideki Matsui:

LF Josh Willingham:  Twins: 3 year 21 Million Dollar deal.

Philladelphia Phillies

1B Ross Gload:

LF Raul Ibanez:  Yankees: 1 year 1.1 Million dollars.
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CP Brade Lidge:  Nationals:  1 year 1 Million dollar deal.

RP Ryan Madson:  Reds:  1 year deal 10 Million dollars with an option for 2013.

P Roy Oswalt:  Rangers have met with Oswalt and his agent on 1-30-12.

SS Jimmy Rollins:  Phillies: 3 year deal 33 Million dollars. There is an Option for a fourth season (2015.) Which is reported to be 11 million dollars.


Pittsburgh Pirates

SS Ronny Cedeno:  Mets:  1 year deal worth over 1 Million dollars.

1B Derrek Lee:

San Diego Padres

RP/CP Heath Bell:  Marlins: 3 years 27 Million Dollars.

RP Aaron Harang:  Dodgers: 2 years 12 million dollars.

1B Brad Hawpe:  Rangers:  (Minor League contract.) 

RP Chad Qualls:  Phillies:  1 year 1.15 Million dollars.

Seattle Mariners

C Josh Bard:

1B Adam Kennedy:  Dodgers: 1 year $800,000 dollars

DH Wily Mo Pena:  Pena has signed a contract with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks in Japan.

RP/P Jamey Wright:

San Francisco Giants

CF Carlos Beltran:  Cardinals: 2 years 25 Million dollars!

LF Pat Burrell:  Retired.


SS Orlando Cabrera:  Retired:  Cabrera has told a radio station in his home town of Columbia, that he will not be back in an MLB uniform

LF Mark DeRosa:  Nationals: 1 year deal. Terms of the deal have not yet been disclosed.


RP/P Guillermo Mota:  Giants: 1 year 1 million dollar contract.

LF Cody Ross:  Redsox:  1 year deal 3 Million dollars

St. Louis Cardinals


RP Octavio Dotel:  Tigers: 1 year 3 million dollars option for 2013.

SS Rafael Furcal:  Cardinals: 2 years 14 Million ddollars.

P Edwin Jackson:  Nationals:  1 year worth between 8 and 12 Million dollars.

C Gerald Laird:  Tigers: 1 year 1 million dollars.

CF Corey Patterson:  Brewers: (Minor League contract) Patterson is expected to start the season playing left field for the Brewers triple A club.

1B Albert Pujols: Angels: 10 years 254 Million dollars.

2B Nick Punto:  Redsox: 2 years 3 Million Dollars.

RP Arthur Rhodes:

Tampa Bay Rays

DH Johnny Damon:

1B Casey Kotchman:  Indians:  1 year deal 3 Million dollars.

C Kelly Shoppach:  Redsox: 1 year 1.35 million dollars (guaranteed.) 

Texas Rangers

RP Mike Gonzalez:

P Brandon Webb:

P C. J. Wilson:  Angels: 5 years 77.5 Million dollars

Toronto Blue Jays

2B Kelly Johnson:

C Jose Molina,:

RP/P Jon Rauch:  Mets: 1 year 3.5 Million dollars.


Washington Nationals

CF Rick Ankiel:  Nationals:  (Minor League contract.) If added to the 40 man roster, Ankiel could make up to 1.25 Million dollars.

RP Todd Coffey:  Dodgers:  1 year deal worth  1.3 Million dollars.

LF Jonny Gomes:  Athletics:  1 year deal worth 1 Million dollars.

P Livan Hernandez:  Astros:  (Minor League contract) with invatation to spring training.

LF Laynce Nix:  Phillies: 2 years 2.5 Million dollars.


C Ivan Rodriguez:

P Chien-Ming Wang:  Nationals:  1 year deal 4 Million dollars



Offseason Trades

• October 31st: Atlanta Braves Trade pitcher Derek Lowe to Indians for a minor league player.

• November 8th: Giants trade pitcher Jonathan Sanchez to Royals for CF Melkey Cabrera

• November 20th:  The Philadelphia Phillies acquired Third Baseman Ty Wigginton from the Colorado Rockies for a player to be named later.

• November 26th:  The Cleveland Indians traded infielder Luis Valbuena to the Toronto Blue Jays for Cash considerations

• November 27th:  The Tampa Bay Rays traded catcher John Jaso to the Mariners for reliver Josh Lueke

• December 3rd:  Blue Jays acquired Catcher Jeff Mathis from the Angels for left handed pitcher Brad Mills

• December 6th:  Rockies acquire Minnesota Twins pitcher Kevin Slowey for a play to be named later.

• December 7th: The San Francisco Giants traded right fielder Andres Torres and right handed pitcher Ramon Ramirez to the New York Mets. For outfielder Angel Pagan

• December 7th:  Rockies trade closer Houston Street to the San Diego Padres for pitching prospect Nick Schmidt.

• December 9th: Rockies have been very active in the trade market so far this off season. The Rockies sent third baseman Ian Stewart and Casey Weathers to the Chicago Cubs for Tyler Colvin and DJ LeMahieu.

• December 9th:  Nationals trade RHP Collin Balester for Tigers RHP Ryan Perry.

• December 9th:  Diamondbacks trade pitchers Jarrod Parker, and Ryan Cook, and outfielder Collin Cowgill to the Oakland Athletics for pitcher Trevor Cahill and Craig Breslow

• December 12th:  The Philles traded outfielder Ben Francisco to the Toronto Blue Jays for minor league reliever Frank Gailey. 

• December 13th:  Pittsburgh Pirates trade pitcher Jose Veras to Brewers for reliever Casey McGehee. 

• December 14th:  Redsox trade Jed Lowrie and pitching prospect Kyle Weiland to the Houston Astros for right hander Mark Melancon.

• December 16th:  San Diego Padres trade outfielder Aaron Cunningham to the Cleveland Indians. For minor league pitcher Cory Burns.

• December 17th:  In a five player deal the Cincinnati Reds traded away pitcher Edinson Volquez, and what was described as three of the clubs "top prospects." For Padres right hander Mat Latos.

• December 21st:  Padres trade catcher Luis Matinez for Rangers right handed pitcher Ryan Kelly.

• December 21st:  The Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs have agreed on a trade (pending physicals.) That would send Reds left hander Sean Marshall to the Cubs for left hander Travis Wood, and two Minor Leaguers

• December 22nd: The Nationals went all in on Thursday. Sending four prospects over to the Oakland A's for stud left hander Gio Gonzalez.

• December 28th:  The Redsox have acquired closer Andrew Bailey from the Oakland Athletics. For outfielders Ryan Sweeny, Josh Reddick, and two prospects. Bailey was a two time all star with the A's.

• December 31st:  The San Diego Padres acquired slugger Carlos Quentin from the Whitesox for a left handed, and a right handed pitcher. Right hander Simon Castro and left hander Pedro Hernandez were the key pieces to the puzzle.

• January 1st:  Chicago Whitesox trade pitcher Jason Frasor to the Toronto Blue Jays for two minor leaguers (Myles Jay and Daniel Webb.) 

• January 3rd:  The Baltimore Orioles traded first baseman Brandon Snyder to the Texas Rangers for cash considerations on Tuesday.

• January 3rd:  The Oakland Athletics trade outfielder Jai Miller to the Baltimore Orioles for cash considerations on Tuesday.

• January 5th:  The Cubs traded pitcher Carlos Zambrano to the Miami Marlins for cash considerations, and former first round pick Chris Volstad.

• January 6th:  San Diego Padres trade first baseman Anthony Rizzo to the Chicago Cubs for Minor League pitcher Zach Cates.

• January 14th:  Seattle Mariners trade right handers Michael Pineda and Hiroki Kuroda to the Yankees for power hitting catcher Jesus Montero.

• January 16th:  Rockies trade Seth Smith to Athletics for right hander Guillermo Moscoso and left hander Josh Outman. 

• January 20th:  Rockies trade newly acquired pitcher Kevin Slowey to Indians for Minor League reliver Zach Putnam

• January 21st:  Redsox trade second baseman Marco Scutaro to Rockies for pitcher Clayton Mortenson.

• January 25th:  Cincinnati Reds trade lefty reliever Jeremy Horst to the Phillies for utility man Wilson Valdez.

• February 6th:  Baltimore Orioles trade starting pitcher Jeremy Guthrie to Rockies for pitchers Jason Hammel and Matt Lindstrom.

• February 18th:  The New York Yankees have traded starting pitcher A.J. Burnett to the Pirates for outfielder Exicardo Cayones and relief pitcher Diego Moreno.

CAN'T WAIT! (Bart Scott Voice)

Pacquiao Vs Mayweather Anybody?
Mark your calenders for May 5th, 2012 as World Welterweight Champion Flyod Mayweather Jr. and Welterweight World Champion (Super Champion) Manny Pacquiao are set to square off in perhaps the most anticipated fight in the world.

Floyd Mayweather is a perfect 42-0-0 in his Boxing career, but many have claimed Mayweather has been scared to fight Pacquiao in the chance of him losing his perfect record. While on the other side you have Manny Pacquiao (Pacman) who is 53-3-2 through out his boxing career.

The last two times the boxers have been set to square off the fights have been canceled. On January 7th, 2010 Pacquiaos promoter called the fight off due to a disagreement on both sides about a drug testing policy. Mayweather had agreed to a 14 day window before fight day to have the testing done. While Pacquiao was set on a 24 day window. Pacquiao had claimed that drug testing closer to fight day would weaken him he also added that he has a fear of needles.



On June 30th 2010 the management of both sides had agreed on yet another fight date, and all terms had been settled (including the fact that Pacquiao would agree to a drug test.) Alls that was needed was Mayweathers signature, and Mayweather had a two week deadline to sign the contract, and seal the deal of a fight happening between the two. On the last day of the deadline a highly ranked website had posted a countdown clock titled "Money" Time: Mayweather's Decision. The countdown clock had expired and Mayweather had not signed the contract. Yet again another failed attempt at America watching two of the worlds best go at it. Since then Critcs have claimed that Mayweather has been scared to fight Pacquiao, because he doesn't want to lose his perfect record. Mayweather is looking to silence his critics this time around. Mayweathers advisor (Leonard Ellerbe) told ESPN.com "We're looking to make the biggest fight possible and everyone knows what that fight is, the little fella," Ellerbe also said "In order to maximize the exposure," you want to plan as far in advance as you can to make your event as big as possible. We have secured 5 May at the MGM."

Everyone may still be a little skeptical of what is really going to happen between the two fighters. Will they fight? What excuse could be used this time?  But as of now all's we can do is wait and see. If the fight does go through it will be in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand, and you can bet the fight will be on pay per view. As long as both sides hold their agreement this fight could be the most watched fight in WBC history.

The Best Rivalry In The NFL

Throughout the past five and six seasons The Pittsburgh Steelers Baltimore Ravens rivalry has established itself as the best in the NFL. Since 2006 the Steelers have gotten the upper hand out dueling Baltimore 7-6 throughout the past 5 years including knocking Baltimore out of the playoffs twice, and Since Baltimore's entrance to the NFL in 1996 Pittsburgh has a 21-13 series advantage. But what is it that makes this rivalry so special?

Over the years both teams have been surrounded by a cornucopia of talent on the defensive side of the ball. For the Steelers its been players like Lamar Woodley, Casey Hampton, James Harrison,  and that guy with the hair that always seems to make the game winning play Troy Polamalu! For the Ravens you have Haloti Ngata, Ed Reed, Terrell Suggs, and arguably the greatest middle linebacker of all time Ray Lewis! Those are just some of the defensive players on both teams, and potentially we are looking at eight future hall of famers between these two teams (and that's just on the defensive side of the ball.) The Impact these players have on their team, the physicality they bring to their team its reasons like this which is why this is the best rivalry in pro sports let alone the NFL.

This Sunday's game will mark the 13th time the teams have meet since 2006. Baltimore will come in 5-2, they have the best defense in the league, and are coming of their biggest comeback win in franchise history (21 points.) After a Ravens 35-7 week one win in Baltimore critics started calling the Steelers defense old saying they couldn't get it done anymore their reign was over, they were to slow etc. People weren't used to seeing things like this from this match up. The Ravens forced seven turnovers, and had their defense looking just where they wanted it to be. The offense even looked sharp as Joe Flacco tossed 3 touchdowns, and Ray Rice ran for 107 yards. But week one Baltimore just hasn't looked the same Flacco's completion percentage, and quarterback rating has plummeted. Ray Rices carries has dropped, many Ravens fans are calling for offensive coordinator Cam Cameron's head, and even questioning Joe Flacco as the starter. Baltimore has still managed to be amongst the top in the AFC, and many are comparing this years defense to the one back in 2000 which was the Ravens first, and only Superbowl year.

As a Raven fan myself I have seen great things out of Joe Flacco both in his past and this year. He has the ability to make every throw anytime and anywhere. But Flacco and Cameron just aren't clicking, and theres no balance within the offense. It's either Pass, Pass, Pass, Pass, Pass, or Run, Run, Pass, Pass, Pass, Pass. Bottom line Cam likes to Pass, and when you have Ray Rice that doesn't sit with fans to well. Flacco has been a Raven for four years now and hardly has any control of the offense i think if he went more no huddle and called his own plays more often he would show alot more consistency. If that is the case then you can't just blame it all on Cam, Flacco and/or John Harbaugh need to speak up, and either send Cam Cameron packing or give Joe more control of the offense. This game is without a doubt the biggest game of the season for both teams, and if the Ravens want to be the best in the AFC they need to beat Pittsburgh.

The Pittsburgh Steelers will come into Sunday's match up at 6-2, with the leagues second ranked defense, and after beating the Patriots at Heinz Field last week Pittsburgh is being considered the best in the AFC. The Steelers are a half game above the Ravens in the division and with a win would take a full game lead, and would split the season series with Baltimore. Nobody is expecting the blowout that was week one as Pittsburgh has gotten back on track winning their last four games. Ben Roethlisberger comes in to Sundays game fifth in the league in passing yards, with 14 passing TD's and a 95.7 passer rating. He's off to one of the best starts hes ever had in his career, and is looking for redemption. Pittsburgh's Mike Wallace has been labeled as one of the fastest players in the NFL, and is 4th in the league with 800 reception yards.

The Steelers will reportedly be without defensive studs Lamar Woodley, and James Harrison, but they have not officially been ruled out yet, and even so it doesn't seem to matter to much as they beat a great New England Patriots team without them. Even if these guys don't play Pittsburgh is still in the favorite to win on their own turf. Nobody knows exactly whats going to happen Sunday, but what we do know is it will be a very physical match up, and a hell of a game.

Week 9 NFL Scores & Predictions

New York Jets @ Buffalo:  Buffalo is for real this year & the Jets have Mark Sanchez at quarterback, Fred Jackson goes for 100 yards while Ryan Fitzpatrick throws two TD passes. I like the Bills 24-17 (Fred Jackson goes for 100 yards)

Seattle @ Dallas:  Seattle's a better team then people give them credit for, they just have no stability at quarterback. Seattle will put up a fight, but Dallas gets it done 28-21

Cleveland @ Houston:  Houston's going to have to wait at least one more week for Andre Johnson to return. The Browns are surprising everybody at 3-3, and have the 4th ranked defense in the league :O. However I like Houston in this match up Texans win 28-25 (OT)

Atlanta @ Indianapolis:  Atlanta has started off slowly, and I think they will bounce back. This is the perfect week to do it as they play the 0-8 Peyton-less Colts. Matt Ryan throws for 300 yards and Falcons win 35-7

Miami @ Kansas City:  Kansas City has won 4 straight, and are looking like the team they were last year. Cassel to Bowe is on of the best QB-WR tandems in the NFL. I like the Chiefs to win it 35-28.

Tampa Bay @ New Orleans:  Tampa Bay surprised everyone, and won last time both teams met. The Saints are coming off an embarrassing loss to the Rams, and are going to smash the Bucs 37-16

San Francisco @ Washington:  I look for Washington to put up a fight after John Beck gets benched the second half, but the 49ers are for real. San Fran wins it 17-14 (OT).

Denver @ Oakland: Game Of The Week! Could this be Tim Tebows last start as a Bronco? Well its Carson Palmers first start as a Raider. Tebows going into the black hole, and I'm not so certain hes coming out. Raiders win it 16-10

Cincinnati @ Tennessee:  Andy Dalton is playing just as good as Cam Newton. The rookie phenom has the Bengals at 5-2, and Cincinnati has a 5-2 record. wait Cincinnati? unfortunately they win it, and keep a tight race within the AFC North 21-20

St. Louis @ Arizona:  I predicted Rams backup QB A.J. Feely would perform well as a starter, after a 31-21 win over the Saints last week i don't think the Rams look back. Kevin Kolb is out and the Cards are going to have to go with John Skelton? Yea give me the Rams 34-15

New York Giants @ New England:  Game Of The Week! Superbowl 42 rematch! Giants are a good road time and Eli is playing like he should. I think New Englands got them they never lose 2 straight. Pats win it 25-14

Green Bay @ San Diego:  Phillip Rivers choked harder than Tony Romo ever has last week, and i think it's going to cost the Chargers a playoff spot. That comes in to effect this game, and...well their Playing the defending champs. Packers win 27-21

SNF Baltimore @ Pittsburgh: Game Of The Week! I've said enough about this game already^^^^. My gut feeling isn't good, but the Ravens are gonna come ready, and sweep Pittsburgh 24-14 (14 if their lucky) 

MNF Chicago @ Philadelphia:  Game Of The Week! As Deon Sanders would say..and probably is saying "PAY DA MAN" Matt Forte has been almost 50% of the bears offense, and is in the early conversation for the NFL MVP. The Eagles are playing great too, and are looking like the team everybody thought they were going to be. The Bears play great on Monday Night Football so i give them the edge. gonna be a great game though. Bears win 28-24



In Other News...

• #1 LSU will play #2 Alabama @ Alabama Saturday night in College Footballs highest ranked game (LSU won 9-6 in Overtime)
• Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw has a broken foot but is expected to play Sunday Vs the Patriots
• Frank McCourt agrees to sell the Los Angeles Dodgers
• Kevin Kolb out for the Cardinals on Sunday
• David Stern-NEW YORK -- Commissioner David Stern gave NBA players an offer and a deadline: Accept a chance to earn up to 51 percent of basketball-related income by Wednesday or get ready for a deal that's a whole lot worse
• Jim Thome was signed by the Philles this week and the Phillies have said they are going to play him at first base at least once a week
• An arrest warrant has been issued for WR Terrell Owens for failing to show up to his court date about his child support payments