tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17407612479403556102024-03-04T23:15:19.464-05:00Dirty WuddersAt other blogs, they give you the thumbs-down. Here, they give you the middle finger.Namesakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00456111527128851784noreply@blogger.comBlogger757125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740761247940355610.post-3538530567275792112010-08-18T09:45:00.003-04:002010-08-18T10:02:36.732-04:00DWIIIts been a while since there was a post on DW, there has been a lot that has happened with the Flyers in the cup, the whole Phils starting lineup taking a trip to the DL, and the Eagles are getting ready for a 7-9 season (can't wait). Anyway, I was thinking that DW has to get started up again. We need contributors out there that will consistently stir the pot and are not afraid to take some criticism. For the current readers it is greatly appreciated for your contributions to the blog. Let's see if we can branch out and bring some newcomers to the site and have some fun with this. I mean the Phils are back, and are priming to make another run at a World Series, so lets see what we can do to try and get this thing back up and running. There is nothing better than arguing about sports. Doc and Namesake are you out there? Where have you two been? What do you two homos think? <br />>Sec202http://www.blogger.com/profile/12885353896670269668noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740761247940355610.post-13007076907697963452010-04-22T14:29:00.004-04:002010-04-22T15:48:30.364-04:00DW is Back<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYBb38rQS7XLXRzao0Wgf-uA_cNgxJ1NUKjGbdz3k2rW0X9vC1JNmqzZeBV3K7uvhy8ThvcfzWSolVdBtRUT_oOfFbkg9obWFLTI320gLQSjcnWsluw8qd6vm9NVOxtoVZHqSARKOK5Mxa/s1600/phanatic1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYBb38rQS7XLXRzao0Wgf-uA_cNgxJ1NUKjGbdz3k2rW0X9vC1JNmqzZeBV3K7uvhy8ThvcfzWSolVdBtRUT_oOfFbkg9obWFLTI320gLQSjcnWsluw8qd6vm9NVOxtoVZHqSARKOK5Mxa/s320/phanatic1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463048554577385506" /></a><br />It's been a while since anything has gone up here on DW, and I am hoping to get back into it now that baseball season is in full swing. So much has happened since Nova lost to St. Mary's in the second round of the NCAA tourney, and there is so much to talk about. The NFL draft is tonight, McNabb was traded to a division rival, the Flyers are on their way to knocking off the Devils in the Playoffs, Tiger Woods, How the Eagles traded Sheldon Brown for a 5th round pick, and then in turn signed a cornerback who is coming off of not one, but two knee surgeries to play safety. We can sit here all day and bitch about all this, but the reality of it all is that its baseball season. I hope McNabb sticks it to the Eagles this year, and Andy Reid drafts another Defensive Lineman in the first round that sucks. Quite frankly I don't give a shit about all of this, because right now the real team of Philly is back on the ball field. <br /><span class="fullpost"><br />How freakin good is Roy Halladay? I mean so far in the four games that he has pitched he really hasn't been challenged yet. Can he really win 25-26 games this year? It really is amazing when he steps out on the hill every 5th day and dominates. Roy Halladay is so good and so dominant, but that all means nothing at this point unless you win. The bullpen just like last year stinks. Ruben Amaro needs to find someone that can go out there and get outs in the later innings. I know that they are missing two key pitchers to that pen, but who knows what they will pitch like when they come back. This is something that needs to be addressed ASAFP. With the offense clicking, all the back end of the bullpen has to do is get outs. Last night proved that we have a more than capable defense, so all that pen really has to do is keep the damn ball in the park. Success will come if they go with that mentality.<br /></span>Sec202http://www.blogger.com/profile/12885353896670269668noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740761247940355610.post-86053479060452433112010-03-20T12:59:00.000-04:002010-03-20T12:59:43.214-04:00Nova - St Mary'sWell, lets hope Wright is done with his "teaching points". Villanova takes on 10 seed St. Mary today in Providence. The Gaels beat up on the Spiders in the first round while 'Nova escaped Robert Morris, with some special thanks to the refs. Scottie Reynolds, Corey Fisher Taylor King and Corey Stokes have all been benched recently for disciplinary reasons and taking leaks outside. <br />
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This game will be decided by which ever team can dictate the pace. St Mary has a huge frontline while Villanova is guard oriented. <br />
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Here's hoping Villanova can stay alive especially after Temple's dissapointing loss to Cornell.<br />
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</span>dochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07569805225693572161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740761247940355610.post-58189184469488847642010-03-05T10:25:00.001-05:002010-03-05T10:25:46.596-05:00Doc in Clearwater<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-O0oIHdml9ZmFAzwoKLizLAQb9ZAgHAAQd13dSuXy-diBgkRyiBBBE40Vs8YVf2_HUuCOHN8WjncD8HLIwnbaQDAEeki92BlOHHVzLXk3z6TBpA7x0cSEniL1hxSRg0eDQbHZ6iD1falf/s1600-h/0304101159-746597.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-O0oIHdml9ZmFAzwoKLizLAQb9ZAgHAAQd13dSuXy-diBgkRyiBBBE40Vs8YVf2_HUuCOHN8WjncD8HLIwnbaQDAEeki92BlOHHVzLXk3z6TBpA7x0cSEniL1hxSRg0eDQbHZ6iD1falf/s320/0304101159-746597.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445171335394791730" /></a></p><div class=Section1> <p class=MsoNormal>Doc's view from Left Field. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>P.S. I hate you, Doc. <o:p></o:p></p> </div> Namesakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00456111527128851784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740761247940355610.post-29195433278851191332010-03-04T10:29:00.004-05:002010-03-04T11:20:14.252-05:00Spring is Here<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrwTHpHbazzZnuzoev9x-fam4ES6p0HHbVBvkgycXuM0n2N4D8-plYMbXAboXhdx2mPvL-mY2dMhPtCBUdQAlBJibmIpcFzuXGdWoqzQRu_QUSIDEzLmAOAxbdg7lef71PKl1ohu9Tp08s/s1600-h/e346b10465214d151f8376d4c0916897.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 302px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrwTHpHbazzZnuzoev9x-fam4ES6p0HHbVBvkgycXuM0n2N4D8-plYMbXAboXhdx2mPvL-mY2dMhPtCBUdQAlBJibmIpcFzuXGdWoqzQRu_QUSIDEzLmAOAxbdg7lef71PKl1ohu9Tp08s/s320/e346b10465214d151f8376d4c0916897.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444813138611879426" /></a><br />Now that the snow is starting to clear, and the weather is getting warmer it is time for Philadelphia to turn their focus to the REAL team of the City. It feels like years ago that the Phils were playing the Yankees in the World Series, but it is finally here. Spring training has started and the Phils new ace Roy Halladay will be taking the mound today against CC Sabathia at 1:05 in Clearwater's Bright House Field. Doc will be in attendance at the game as he made his way down there yesterday. I'm sure that he will be getting hammered at Frenchy's today, and one can only hope that he doesn't pass out at the bar. It's a good thing that Moose will not be down there this year. Last time he was there he was hammered and screaming obscenities to the opposing pitchers in the bull pen with a pit stained wife beater, mesh shorts, and high top cons on. All of this was being conducted while little kids were standing around with their dads. If that doesn't scream Kensington then I don't know what does, Moose. <br /><span class="fullpost"><br />Today marks the start of a long journey throughout the summer that will hopefully end with what happened in 2008. Another good thing about baseball season is that there will be more posts on the blog for all three of our readers to read. Baseball consumes about 98% of our blog, so here we go. Get ready for another season with Charlie and the Phils. They never disappoint, and if you are not pumped for this season then I would have to say go f yourself. LET'S GO PHILS! <br /><br /></span>Sec202http://www.blogger.com/profile/12885353896670269668noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740761247940355610.post-55438472138329499522010-03-02T23:07:00.000-05:002010-03-02T23:07:19.732-05:00QB TalkA day after <a href="http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/nfl/index">ESPN's</a> Adam Shefter says Michael Vick will remain an Eagle - Vick tells the Charlotte Observer that he wants to play in Carolina because he like the <a href="http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/02/vick-says-he-wants-to-play-for-the-panthers/">colors</a>. <br />
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<blockquote>Well, you know, it's close to home," Vick said. "I like the uniforms. You get to play against Atlanta twice a year. Ain't nothing better than playing against your former team, right? So, yeah, that would be a good look, it would be a good look."<br />
</blockquote>A <a href="http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/columnists.nsf/bryanburwell/story/291CA0065C40F05A862576DA0011CD4A?OpenDocument">report out of St. Louis</a> has the Rams talking about a deal for Donovan McNabb.<br />
<blockquote>According to more than one well-informed source, the Rams have had intense internal conversations with the Philadelphia Eagles about a trade for Pro Bowler Donovan McNabb. <br />
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Brian Burwell later back tracked and said there was a typo..Because internal talks can't really involve another team.<br />
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<a href="http://www.975thefanatic.com/teams/eagles/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10100363">Here is an interview on 97.5</a> with Brian Burwell talking about the situation which isn't really a situation. <br />
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Sal Pal <a href="http://www.975thefanatic.com/teams/eagles/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10100347">is reporting/has reported</a> that the Rams do not like the QB's in this year's draft and will make a run at any one of the 3 Eagle QB's. He says that the Rams could draft N.Suh and maybe package their second rd pick this year plus a first rd pick next year for McNabb. That there is amazing value for a QB with 1 year left on his deal. <br />
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It seems that the Eagles like 2nd round picks better than first rounders anyway (cheaper). And you have to figure that the Rams pick next year will be very early.<br />
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</span>dochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07569805225693572161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740761247940355610.post-47177580020881040892010-03-02T17:29:00.001-05:002010-03-02T23:32:46.141-05:00DW's NL Central PreviewCan anyone compete with the Cards? St Louis brought back Matt Holliday to form one of the best 3-4 punches in the game. If they can get another injury free season out of Carpenter, the Cards will walk with the division. The Cubbies used addition by subtraction in the offseason with Milton Bradley. They need bounce back years from Soriano and Soto to contend - they still have some talent. Milwaukee didn't do too much to improve off last season's 80 wins while the Reds have alot of young developing talent and also lured Aroldis Chapman into Cinci. Ed Wade continues to build with former Phillies with little upside and the Bucos plan to contend sometime in the next decade or so. <br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><span style="color: yellow;">PITTSBURGH PIRATES</span><br /><br />2009 record and finish: 62-99<br /><br />Manager: John Russell <br /><br />Departures: RHP Matt Capps<br /><br />Arrivals: RHP Octavio Dotel, 2B Akinori Iwamura, IF Bobby Crosby, RHP D.J. Carrasco, OF Ryan Church, LHP Neal Cotts<br /><br />Rotation: LHP Paul Maholm, LHP Zach Duke, RHP Ross Ohlendorf, RHP Charlie Morton, RHP Daniel McCutchen<br /><br />Closer: RHP Octavio Dotel<br /><br />Setup guy: RHP Brendan Donnelly<br /><br />Lineup: CF Andrew McCutchen, 2B Akinori Iwamura, RF Garrett Jones, C Ryan Doumit, LF Lastings Milledge, 1B Jeff Clement, 3B Andy LaRoche, SS Ronny Cedeno <br /><br /><br /><span style="color: orange;">HOUSTON ASTROS:</span><br /><br />2009 record and finish: 74-88<br /><br />Manager: Brad Mills <br /><br />Departures: RHP Jose Valverde, IF Miguel Tejada, C/IF Chris Coste<br /><br />Arrivals: RHP Brett Myers, 3B Pedro Feliz, RHP Brandon Lyon<br /><br />Rotation: RHP Roy Oswalt, LHP Wandy Rodriguez, RHP Brett Myers, RHP Bud Norris, RHP Felipe Paulino<br /><br />Closer: RHP Matt Lindstrom<br /><br />Setup guy: RHP Brandon Lyon<br /><br />Lineup: CF Michael Bourn, 2B Kaz Matsui, 1B Lance Berkman, LF Carlos Lee, RF Hunter Pence, 3B Pedro Feliz, C Jason Castro, SS Tommy Manzella<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: #cc0000;">ST. LOUIS CARDINALS</span><br />2009 record and finish: 91-71<br /><br />Manager: Tony La Russa<br /><br />Departures: IF Mark DeRosa, RHP Joel Pineiro, IF Troy Glaus, IF Khalil Greene, RHP John Smoltz<br /><br />Arrivals: RHP Brad Penny, LHP Rich Hill<br /><br />Rotation: RHP Chris Carpenter, RHP Adam Wainwright, RHP Kyle Lohse, RHP Brad Penny, LHP Rich Hill,<br /><br />Closer: RHP Ryan Franklin<br /><br />Setup men: RHP Jason Motte<br /><br />Lineup: 2B Skip Schumaker, SS Brendan Ryan, 1B Albert Pujols, LF Matt Holliday, RF Ryan Ludwick, CF Colby Rasmus, C Yadier Molina, 3B David Freese<br /><br /><br /><span style="color: #0b5394;">MILWAUKEE BREWERS</span><br /><br />2009 record and finish: 80-82<br /><br />Manager: Ken Macha<br /><br />Departures: RHP Braden Looper, SS J.J. Hardy, CF Mike Cameron<br /><br />Arrivals: OF Carlos Gomez, LHP Randy Wolf, RHP LaTroy Hawkins, C Gregg Zaun, LHP Doug Davis<br /><br />Rotation: RHP Yovani Gallardo, LHP Randy Wolf, LHP Doug Davis, RHP Jeff Suppan, LHP Manny Parra<br /><br />Closer: RHP Trevor Hoffman<br /><br />Setup men: RHP LaTroy Hawkins<br /><br />Lineup: 2B Rickie Weeks, SS Alcides Escobar, 1B Prince Fielder, LF Ryan Braun, RF Corey Hart, 3B Casey McGehee, C Gregg Zaun, CF Carlos Gomez <br /><br /><br /><span style="color: blue;">CHICAGO CUBS</span><br />2009 record and finish: 83-78<br /><br />Manager: Lou Piniella <br /><br />Departures: OF Milton Bradley, RHP Rich Harden<br /><br />Arrivals: OF Marlon Byrd, OF Xavier Nady<br /><br />Rotation: RHP Carlos Zambrano, LHP Ted Lilly, RHP Ryan Dempster, RHP Randy Wells, LHP Tom Gorzelanny<br /><br />Closer: RHP Carlos Marmol<br /><br />Setup guy: LHP John Grabow<br /><br />Regulars: SS Ryan Theriot, RF Kosuke Fukudome, 1B Derrek Lee, 3B Aramis Ramirez, LF Alfonso Soriano, CF Marlon Byrd, C Geovany Soto, 2B Mike Fontenot<br /><br /><br /><span style="color: red;">CINCINNATI REDS</span><br />2009 record and finish: 78-84<br /><br />Manager: Dusty Baker<br /><br />Departures: OF Willy Taveras<br /><br />Arrivals: SS Orlando Cabrera, LHP Aroldis Chapman, IF Aaron Miles<br /><br />Rotation: RHP Bronson Arroyo, RHP Aaron Harang, RHP Johnny Cueto, RHP Homer Bailey, RHP Micah Owings<br /><br />Closer: RHP Francisco Cordero<br /><br />Setup guy: RHP Nick Masset<br /><br />Lineup: CF Drew Stubbs, SS Orlando Cabrera, 1B Joey Votto, 2B Brandon Phillips, 3B Scott Rolen, RF Jay Bruce, LF Jonny Gomes, C Ramon Hernandez<br /><br /><br />DW Pre-Spring Training, Predicted Order of Finish<br /><br />1. St Louis<br />2. Chicago<br />3. Reds<br />4. Brewers<br />5. Astros<br />6. Pirates<br /><br /></span>DirtyWuddershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10905357767554622234noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740761247940355610.post-2265866874046737402010-02-26T14:06:00.004-05:002010-02-26T14:35:37.799-05:00DW's NL West PreviewToday we take a look at the NL West. The Dodgers have taken the last 2 division crowns while the Rockies have also made the playoffs in 2 of the last 3 years. The Giants have a stacked rotation with questionable bats and the D'Backs are coming off a last place finish in a season where they were expected to contend. The Padres are just not very good. DW takes a peak at the teams after the jump..<br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">LOS ANGELES DODGERS</span></strong><br /><br /><strong>2009 record</strong>: 95-67<br /><br /><strong>Manager</strong>: Joe Torre<br /><br /><strong>Arrivals</strong>: IF Jamey Carroll, OF Reed Johnson<br /><br /><strong>Departures</strong>: LHP Randy Wolf, OF Juan Pierre, 2B Orlando Hudson, RHP Guillermo Mota, 1B Jim Thome<br /><br /><strong>Rotation</strong>: RHP Chad Billingsley, LHP Clayton Kershaw, RHP Hiroki Kuroda, RHP Vicente Padilla, RHP James McDonald, LHP Scott Elbert, LHP Eric Stults, RHP Charlie Haeger, RHP Carlos Monasterious<br /><br /><strong>Closer</strong>: RHP Jonathan Broxton<br /><br /><strong>Setup</strong>: LHP George Sherrill<br /><br /><strong>Lineup</strong>: SS Rafael Furcal, CF Matt Kemp, LF Andre Ethier, LF Manny Ramirez, 1B James Loney, 3B Casey Blake, C Russell Martin ,2B Ronnie Belliard,<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#663366;"><strong>COLORADO ROCKIES</strong><br /></span><br /><strong>2009 record</strong>: 92-70<br /><br /><strong>Manager</strong>: Jim Tracy<br /><br /><strong>Departures</strong>: RHP Jason Marquis, 1B/3B Garrett Atkins, C Yorvit Torrealba<br /><br /><strong>Arrivals</strong>: IF Melvin Mora, C Miguel Olivo<br /><br /><strong>Rotation</strong>: RHP Ubaldo Jimenez, RHP Aaron Cook, LHP Jeff Francis, LHP Jorge De La Rosa , RHP Jason Hammel<br /><br /><strong>Closer</strong>: RHP Huston Street;<br /><br /><strong>Setup</strong>: RHP Rafael Betancourt, LHP Franklin Morales<br /><br /><strong>Lineup</strong>: CF Dexter Fowler, LF Carlos Gonzalez, 1B Todd Helton, SS Troy Tulowitzki, RF Brad Hawpe, 3B Ian Stewart, C Chris Iannetta, 2B Clint Barmes<br /><br /><strong>SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS</strong><br /><br /><strong>2009 record</strong>: 88-74<br /><br /><strong>Manager</strong>: Bruce Bochy<br /><br /><strong>Departures</strong>: LHP Randy Johnson, OF Randy Winn<br /><br /><strong>Arrivals:</strong> OF/IF Mark DeRosa, OF/1B Aubrey Huff, RHP Guillermo Mota<br /><br /><strong>Rotation</strong>: RHP Tim Lincecum, RHP Matt Cain, LHP Barry Zito, LHP Jonathan Sanchez, LHP Madison Bumgarner<br /><br /><strong>Closer</strong>: RHP Brian Wilson<br /><br /><strong>Setup:</strong> LHP Jeremy Affeldt<br /><br /><strong>Lineup</strong>: CF Aaron Rowand, 2B Juan Uribe, 3B Pablo Sandoval, 1B Aubrey Huff, LF Mark DeRosa, C Bengie Molina, RF Nate Schierholtz, SS Edgar Renteria<br /><strong><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS</span></strong><span style="color:#cc0000;"><br /></span><br /><br /><strong>2009 record</strong>: 70-92<br /><br /><strong>Manager</strong>: A.J. Hinch<br /><br /><strong>Departures</strong>: LHP Doug Davis, RHP Max Scherzer, LHP Daniel Schlereth, LHP Scott Schoeneweis<br /><br /><strong>Arrivals</strong>: RHP Edwin Jackson, 1B Adam LaRoche, RHP Ian Kennedy, 2B Kelly Johnson, RHP Aaron Heilman, RHP Bob Howry<br /><br /><strong>Rotation</strong>: RHP Dan Haren RHP Brandon Webb, RHP Edwin Jackson, RHP Ian Kennedy, RHP Bill Buckner<br /><br /><strong>Closer</strong>: RHP Chad Qualls<br /><br /><strong>Setup</strong>: RHP Bob Howry<br /><br /><strong>Lineup</strong>: SS Stephen Drew, 2B Kelly Johnson, RF Justin Upton, 1B Adam LaRoche, 3B Mark Reynolds, LF Conor Jackson, CF Chris Young, C Miguel Montero<br /><br /><span style="color:#663300;"><strong>SAN DIEGO PADRES</strong><br /></span><br /><strong>2009 record</strong>: 75-87<br /><br /><strong>Manager</strong>: Bud Black<br /><br /><strong>Departures</strong>: 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff, OF Brian Giles<br /><br />Arrivals: RHP Jon Garland, Utility Jerry Hairston Jr. , C Yorvit Torrealba, 1B/OF Matt Stairs<br /><br /><strong>Rotation</strong>: RHP Chris Young, RHP Kevin Correia, RHP Jon Garland, LHP Clayton Richard, RHP Mat Latos<br /><br /><strong>Closer</strong>: RHP Heath Bell<br /><br /><strong>Setup</strong>: RHP Edward Mujica<br /><br /><strong>Lineup</strong>: CF Tony Gwynn Jr., 2B David Eckstein, 1B Adrian Gonzalez, 3B Chase Headley, LF Kyle Blanks, RF Wil Venable, C Nick Hundley, SS Everth Cabrera<br /><br /><br />DW Pre-Spring Training, Predicted Order of Finish<br /><br />1: Dodgers<br />2: Rockies<br />3: Giants<br />4: D'Backs<br />5: Padres<br /><br />The Dodgers did nothing in the offseason and will need to rely on their youngs stars to improve if they intend to keep the division crown. If Jeff Francis can return to his pre-injury form the Rockies may be the class of the division. The Rockies need to avoid the letdown they had following their previous playoff appearance. The Giants added some aging bats but it may not be enough to contend. Arizona is counting on the health of some key players in '10. Webb, Haren and Jackson have the abilty to hang with anybody but they need production out of Drew, Jackson and Young - if they do, they could be the surprise team out west. The biggest question with San Diego is when Adrian Gonzalez will be traded and how much will they receive in return.<br /><br />Disagree below.<br /></span>DirtyWuddershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10905357767554622234noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740761247940355610.post-51076152610393578422010-02-25T10:39:00.007-05:002010-02-26T14:21:38.286-05:00DW'S AL West PreviewDW takes a look at the major leagues on paper, division by division during the final days of February. Today we give you the AL West. This should be a tight division with Seattle being one of baseball's offseason champs, the Angels being the long time kings of the West and the Rangers trying to translate the major's best farm system into the major leagues. a quick look at the teams after the jump..<br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>LOS ANGELES ANGELS OF ANAHEIM VIA CALIFORNIA NEAR DISNEYLAND</strong><br /></span><br /><strong>2009 Record</strong>: 97-65<br /><strong>Departures</strong>: RHP John Lackey, IF Chone Figgins, DH Vlad Guerrero, OF Sarge Jr, LHP Darren (don't call me Sean) Oliver<br /><strong>Arrivals</strong>: DH/LF Hideki Matsui, RHP Fernando Rodney, RHP Joel Pineiro,<br /><strong>Rotation</strong>: RHP Jered Weaver, LHP Joe Saunders, RHP Ervin Santana, LHP Scott Kazmir, RHP Joel Pineiro<br /><br /><strong>Closer</strong>: LHP Brian Fuentes;<br /><strong>Setup guy</strong>: RHP Fernando Rodney, RHP Scot Shields<br /><strong>Lineup</strong>: SS Erick Aybar, RF Bobby Abreu, CF Torii Hunter, 1B Kendry Morales, DH Hideki Matsui, LF Juan Rivera, 2B Howie Kendrick, C Mike Napoli, 3B Brandon Wood<br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>SEATTLE MARINERS</strong><br /></span><br /><strong>2009 Record</strong>: 85-77<br /><strong>Departures</strong>: 3B Adrian Beltre, 1B/DH Russell Branyan, RHP Brandon Morrow, C Kenji Johjima, RHP Miguel Batista, RHP Carlos Silva<br /><strong>Arrivals</strong>: LHP Cliff Lee, 3B Chone Figgins, OF Milton Bradley, 1B Casey Kotchman, 1B Ryan Garko, OF Eric Byrnes<br /><strong>Rotation</strong>: RHP Felix Hernandez, LHP Cliff Lee, RHP Ian Snell, LHP Erik Bedard (DL), LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith<br /><strong>Closer:</strong> RHP David Aardsma;<br /><strong>Setup guy</strong>: RHP Brandon League<br /><strong>Lineup</strong>: RF Ichiro Suzuki, 3B Chone Figgins, 2B Jose Lopez, LF Milton Bradley, DH Ken Griffey Jr., 1B Casey Kotchman, CF Franklin Gutierrez, C Rob Johnson, SS Jack Wilson<br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#009900;">OAKLAND ATHLETICS</span></strong><br /><br /><strong>2009 Record</strong>: 75-87<br /><strong>Departures</strong>: 2B Adam Kennedy, IF Bobby Crosby,<br /><strong>Arrivals</strong>: RHP Ben Sheets, 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff, OF Coco Crisp, IF Jake Fox, OF Michael Taylor,<br /><strong>Rotation</strong>: RHP Ben Sheets, RHP Justin Duchscherer, LHP Brett Anderson, RHP Dallas Braden, RHP Trevor Cahill<br /><strong>Closer</strong>: RHP Andrew Bailey<br /><strong>Set-up guy</strong>: RHP Brad Ziegler<br /><strong>Lineup</strong>: LF Rajai Davis, CF Coco Crisp, C Kurt Suzuki, DH Jack Cust, 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff, CF Ryan Sweeney, 2B Mark Ellis, 1B Daric Barton, SS Cliff Pennington<br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#3366ff;">TEXAS RANGERS</span>:</strong><br /><br /><strong>2009 record</strong>: 87-75<br /><strong>Departures</strong>: RHP Kevin Millwood, OF Marlon Byrd, IF Hank Blalock, OF Andruw Jones, IF Omar Vizquel, C Ivan Rodriguez,<br /><strong>Arrivals</strong>: RHP Rich Harden, DH Vlad Guerrero, RHP Colby Lewis, LHP Darren (the black) Oliver<br /><strong>Rotation</strong>: RHP Scott Feldman, RHP Rich Harden, RHP Tommy Hunter, LHP Derek Holland, RHP Colby Lewis<br /><strong>Closer</strong>: RHP Frank Francisco;<br /><strong>Setup guy</strong>: LHP C.J. Wilson, RHP Neftali Feliz, LHP Darren Oliver<br /><strong>Lineup</strong>: CF Julio Borbon, 3B Michael Young, LF Josh Hamilton, DH Vlad Guerrero, 2B Ian Kinsler, RF Nelson Cruz, 1B Chris Davis, C Jarrod Saltalamacchia, SS Elvis Andrus<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />DW Pre-Spring Training, Predicted Order of Finish:<br /><br />1: Rangers<br />2: Mariners<br />3: Angels<br />4: A's<br /><br />The Rangers have a shit load of hitting, questionable starting pitching and a potentially strong bullpen. They also have the best minor league system in baseball and may have the ammunition to add arms at the deadline - if/when Harden goes down. If Josh Hamilton can find his '08 form instead of '09, this team will be scary offensively. Starting pitching will be the achillies heel. The M's have maybe the the best 1-2 punch and best defense in the game but will really have to search for runs. DW does not like the Angels off season moves, substituting Lackey, Figgins and Vlad for Matsui, Pineiro and Rodney. The A's need Sheets to put together a good half season so they can swap him for more prospects. They have a lot of talent but are a couple years away. Look for former Phils prospect Michael Taylor - he could be ready to produce right away and is a DW darkhorse for AL rookie of the year.<br /><br />Next: NL West<br /><br />Disagree below...<br /></span>DirtyWuddershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10905357767554622234noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740761247940355610.post-34234162053756656422010-02-23T14:30:00.001-05:002010-02-23T14:30:43.285-05:00Westbrook Released<div class=Section1> <p class=MsoNormal>Brian Westbrook has been released by the Eagles. Jeffrey Lurie and Andy Reid are scheduled to hold a press conference at 3pm to discuss the matter, and offer some "insight" into their thought process. Bad knees, concussion issues, old age and being owed $8 million next year are all factors that play into this decision. Knowing the Eagles, I'd say the $8 million was the nail in the coffin. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>It will be strange not seeing No.36 in Eagles green next season, considering the offense was run through him for so many years. He gave us all some great moments on the field, and he'll be remembered for being one of the most exciting players in the NFL. His best season came in 2007 when he led the NFL in yards from scrimmage, and was named first team All-Pro. He will be missed. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>Question: Where does B-West rank in terms of All-Time Eagles? Top 5? <o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> </div> Namesakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00456111527128851784noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740761247940355610.post-17993866884938405582010-02-23T13:08:00.003-05:002010-02-23T13:33:23.659-05:00The Platinum Medal Goes To....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP5YDJ-hGZsy3sH8B2c7jU2evBKPxlG8Bp5czLDFUy0RyIVZrD168m1bdV8ScbexTls7sXQ8vMCSdjX2lM_tg_JHnuNHNzocfidMZstnnO24mXehoP6kbHhFkMcXndBWz3saAl1OQOZJ-H/s1600-h/ept_sports_oly_experts-388023304-1266877983.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP5YDJ-hGZsy3sH8B2c7jU2evBKPxlG8Bp5czLDFUy0RyIVZrD168m1bdV8ScbexTls7sXQ8vMCSdjX2lM_tg_JHnuNHNzocfidMZstnnO24mXehoP6kbHhFkMcXndBWz3saAl1OQOZJ-H/s320/ept_sports_oly_experts-388023304-1266877983.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441508415175142066" /></a><br />It's been a week since the feminine Russian figure skater Evgeni Plushenko won the silver medal in men's figure skating. He was not happy that he won the silver, and started talking trash to the American that won the gold. Let me tell you something, there is nothing gayer than having two grown men dressed up in peacock outfits, floating all over the ice while doing twirls. To have them talking trash to each other just makes it all that much better. Like how can you take this guy seriously? He is still bitching about not winning the gold medal. Get over it dude. You weren't good enough on that day, and you lost. Take it like the little girl that you want to be deep down inside, and move on. Maybe take up ice dancing or something. I don't know whatever floats your boat. This is how big of a loser this guy is, he actually awarded himself the Platinum Medal of the Vancouver games. On his web site he has a picture that has three medals, and they say "Silver of Salt Lake, Gold of Torino, and Platinum of Vancouver." This fruit is absolutely out of his mind. His reasoning why he should have won the gold is because the American (Evan Lysacek) never did a quad jump in his routine. Now I don't know what a quad jump is, and nor do I care, but it sounds pretty exciting doesn't it? Here's an idea, quit figure skating and start acting like you have a bird.Sec202http://www.blogger.com/profile/12885353896670269668noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740761247940355610.post-34469326391825761282010-02-21T09:20:00.000-05:002010-02-21T09:26:55.981-05:00TriviaOver the last 12 years, other than Roy Halladay, eight former AL Cy Young winners have exited the AL for the NL: Name them:<br />
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Very disappointing, but not too surprising, that Stiffanski stood pat yesterday (unless you count the Primoz "Chicken Whacked" Brezec and Royal "With Cheese" Ivey blockbuster). I'll miss the Primoz Brezec era. I'm suddenly hungry. <br />
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I was happy when they hired Stefanski, mainly because of the atrocities Billly King had committed. And Stefanski said all the right things when he was hired. Since then, just about EVERY move he's made has been bad. I'll give him credit for Speights and <strike>Drew</strike> <strike>Djrue Dru</strike> Jrue Holiday, who seem like they can play and were decent picks from where the Sixers were in those drafts (although Speights may need a brain transplant, so glad Iverson's here to mentor him). And granted, he inherited Dalembert's toxic assets. "But wait, Sam's had a good 3 weeks!!!" "Good" meaning he kind of seems to care and has gotten some rebounds. <br />
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I can't blame Eddie Jordan too much. We knew it was a terrible hire to begin with. But they were buddies from their Jersey days. Stefanski's big-ticket signings (Iguodala and Brand) have been awful. Anyone with a brain knew the day they did it that the Iguodala contract was outrageous. And poor Brand looks like damaged goods at this point (I think, at this point, even if you brought in Wojo to pound the court excitedly Brand would shrug his shoulders apathetically). <br />
It's pretty telling that Stefanski basically immediately tried to get out from under both contracts quicker than you can say "Isiah". Jason Kapono for $6 million a year? Seems steep as hell. Were teams lining up for him? Can he play here? We don't know, Jordan never plays him. <br />
The team is unwatchable, but still winning kind of enough games to be in the mix for a 7 or 8 seed in the wretched bottom of the East. Who cares? It's just another year in David Stern's purgatory. Stern needs to go. Maybe he'll get shot by Arenas. He has really ruined the league and I can't stand looking at his stupid face anymore. The trade deadline was basically one team (Cleveland) trying to add a guy to get better and about 20 teams trying to get rid of bad contracts. (Sigh). <br />
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Which brings us to yesterday. This team should've been imploded like the Vet. Stefanski should've made every effort to make that happen. But his logic was backwards and completely flawed. Every statement I heard him make, he's said "we're only gonna make moves that make us better on the court right now" or something to that effect. For who? For what? This team is going nowhere this year or the next five years if you don't do anything drastic. If the report that the Rockets would've taken essentially Dalembert and Iguodala for Tracy McGrady (aka Tracy McGrady's Expiring Contract), and the Sixers passed on it, that's a disgrace. That's just what the Sixers needed to begin to turn this around. How could he pass on that? Would've given them alot of money for next year (or the year after), and made them a little worse on the court this year, increasing their chances for a better lottery pick. But no, the Knicks moved in and are in prime pouncing position for free agents. Not that Lebron or Wade was coming here, but the Sixers needed to take some baby steps and did nothing instead. <br />
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Stefanski needs to go. They're just running in place with him. Bring in Rod Thorn (who may be leaving Jersey) or try to lure Jerry West out of retirement. Somebody proven that has some creativity (fleece Minnesota somehow for Kevin Love). I think Ed Snider/Comcast has the money. Jordan and his You-don't-need-a-true-point-guard Princeton offense should also be shown the door. They need a point guard. Shit, I'd take a Hinrich or a Kyle Lowry right now. Or see what Holiday can do.....oh wait, he barely plays either....need to get minutes for A.I.!!! Iverson's really bought the crowds back to the Wachovia Center as well.....well, at least for that one night. <br />
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Bring in Jeff Van Gundy (who I wanted last year) or a Lawrence Frank. Who gives a shit if the players don't like them. Maybe they'll get them to play a little defense and give this team some kind of identity. They could've taken a big step forward yesterday, but now we're stuck in this nightmare for who knows how much longer. <br />
And can Donyell Marshall fit any more marbles into his mouth on the postgame show? Yeesh. <br />
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Celtics with a weird move picking up Nate Robinson. Maybe he'll do underwhelming dunks in practice or something and be banished there as well. Good luck with all that. How did that Sheed signing work out for them? Has he moved inside the 3-point line all year? KG's intense woofing act is kind of sad anymore. Assholes. <br />
Oh well, as long as the Lakers don't win it all again, I'll be happy. Two Kobe titles sandwiched around an A-Rod World Series title may be too much for me to recover from. <br />
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The All-Star game/weekend was sickening drek. As if the game wasn't horrible enough, we had to endure Jerry Jones mugging as a basketball game was played in his cavernous football dome. Not that I watched or anything. <br />
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I could not care less about this Tiger Woods "press conference". This has contrived sham written all over it. A prepared statement written by lawyers and no questions allowed. No thanks. It will be about as informative and fullfilling as an Andy Reid press conference. <br />
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</span>DirtyWuddershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10905357767554622234noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740761247940355610.post-82510018884892121992010-02-18T14:30:00.002-05:002010-02-18T14:34:22.915-05:00NamesakeIn case you haven't heard Dirtywudders' very own Namesake will be on the Missanelli show this afternoon. He will be competing against the show's host for $1500.00. He will be matching up against Mike Missanelli in a sports trivia contest. Be sure to tune in and check it out. I hope that he doesn't do anything to embarrass himself or ALL of the loyal readers in the dirtywudders community. Good Luck Namesake.Sec202http://www.blogger.com/profile/12885353896670269668noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740761247940355610.post-75650346223799060482010-02-15T21:03:00.003-05:002010-02-15T21:20:59.308-05:00Nova Goes DownComing into this game UCONN had lost 5 of their last 6, including an embarrassing ass-kicking at the hands of Cincinatti on Saturday. None of that mattered tonight, however, as they held the lead throughout the second half against No.3 Villanova and came out victorious, 84-75. Nova got into foul trouble early in the second and couldn't get their offense going at all. Scottie Reynolds had a solid game, as usual, but UCONN's Kemba Walker - 29 points, 8 rebounds - was just too much for the Wildcats in this one. Reynolds finished the game with 18 points and 4 steals. Taylor King, on the other hand, was 0-6 for 0 points. <br /><br />Villanova is now 11-2 in the Big East, 22-3 overall. Next up: Saturday @ Pitt.Namesakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00456111527128851784noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740761247940355610.post-40783275221379444182010-02-13T10:00:00.013-05:002010-02-15T23:03:34.667-05:00Make a Day of It<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW0CN32AIu86hXEmG51KPolZxlrhO1woBc2iEmZJTkK7nVf8-VSr4nldTeeZT39_RWVREaO469pKTWOmDneS1rCVraRABzNmHN97Z7HhQRkohIGFvKFwLvXYRFK4WTSrIQZFlbqc9sF88/s1600-h/palestra.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW0CN32AIu86hXEmG51KPolZxlrhO1woBc2iEmZJTkK7nVf8-VSr4nldTeeZT39_RWVREaO469pKTWOmDneS1rCVraRABzNmHN97Z7HhQRkohIGFvKFwLvXYRFK4WTSrIQZFlbqc9sF88/s320/palestra.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Today is a great day for Philadelphia College Basketball. Wake up with your favorite Gentleman Drink and head down to the Dac for <b>Drexel's</b> 12 noon matchup with archrival Delaware. Drexel is in the mix in the CAA at 9-5. Northeastern leads the conference at 12-2 with both losses coming against the Dragons. Drexel is playing much better ball now than they were earlier in the season. Drexel Freshman Chris Fouch has been ruled out for the game which is a big loss.<br />
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Hopefully Nova makes quick work of the Friars so you can make it to the other side of town to get good seats for the Rhode Island vs <b>Temple</b> game at the Liacouras Center. Both teams are within 1 game of the A-10 lead and the two teams already played an OT game this season with Temple coming out on top. </span><br />
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After the Temple game head on over to the Palestra to catch <b>Penn</b> against Columbia. It has been a forgettable season for the Quakers but they are coming off a huge upset of a top 25 team. This game is actually somewhat meaningful for the 3-2 Quakers but you don't really need a reason to catch a game at the Palestra.<br />
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There is no other city in America where you can do something like this.</div></span></div>dochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07569805225693572161noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740761247940355610.post-65551437767214276722010-02-12T22:12:00.006-05:002010-02-12T23:06:55.322-05:00The Morning After(Friday night edition)<br />
<strong>Penn 79 No. 22 Cornell 64</strong>: The 3-win Penn Quakers knocks off the 20 win Big Red on Friday night at the Palestra.Penn junior forward Jack Eggleston (game-high 24 points) and sophomore point guard Zack Rosen (22 points, ive assists, three steals) stood out in the upset. Penn improves to 3-2 in the Ivy and 4-15 overall.<br />
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<strong>Flyers 3 Canadians 2</strong>: The Flyers won their 3rd straight 3-2 game led by Jeff Carter's 25th and 26th goals. Michael Leighton made 31 saves.<br />
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<strong>WVU vs Pitt</strong>: I don't know, I turned it off when I heard Doris Burke's voice.</span></div>DirtyWuddershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10905357767554622234noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740761247940355610.post-74976584740250483022010-02-10T20:30:00.003-05:002010-02-10T20:46:52.156-05:00Duke at UNCThe best rivalry is basketball is renewed tonight as the defending National Champs host the Duke Blue Devils in Chapel Hill. To say the least, North Carolina is down this year but lets see if they turn it up against the hated rival from Durham. Join us for a live blog<br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><iframe src="http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php/option=com_altcaster/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=579caf8fb7/height=500/width=425" scrolling="no" height="485px" width="450px" frameBorder ="0" ><a href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php/option=com_mobile/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=579caf8fb7" >Duke @ UNC</a></iframe><br /></span>DirtyWuddershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10905357767554622234noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740761247940355610.post-12587072656943540832010-02-08T14:15:00.000-05:002010-02-08T14:15:48.847-05:00D f'n W<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-XVOrxaYUWZbPJ0JgCCEJjLmyyR2aQpNEZ8oPH0wGPnWYaZuOnC_BlBo7fiCUdmQrRUGfxNbncUMh1qwvuq4RV7Te4KyyYlmYJKaKfGdqxZbpm-ltda1mTVJD3Oyb99JpOzpNcb1u0oE/s1600-h/0207101504.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-XVOrxaYUWZbPJ0JgCCEJjLmyyR2aQpNEZ8oPH0wGPnWYaZuOnC_BlBo7fiCUdmQrRUGfxNbncUMh1qwvuq4RV7Te4KyyYlmYJKaKfGdqxZbpm-ltda1mTVJD3Oyb99JpOzpNcb1u0oE/s400/0207101504.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>In the "Nobody gives a shit about this, except for me and 202" category. Here we are during the 8th inning of Game 5, Part 2, of the 2008 World Series. Found during the replay yesterday on MLB Network..<br />
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White jersey, white hat is me. Little guy staring at the animal in between us is Section202. </span>dochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07569805225693572161noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740761247940355610.post-59438224119444234192010-02-07T12:00:00.003-05:002010-02-07T14:06:35.836-05:00DWDW Super Bowl Edition<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnmHfmPROA41aof5zrnHZ55vYUrIJ1wbBpJNIXd-N3C58fyy2lxVJWvqX0ayVSH_wESZ0PrcczNbS-829VL-ou0yxtCf1sZnkp01Xh6p0FDHdPsATQwLyTv8wCDueKvrUY08cUSgqjyZo/s1600-h/indianapolis-colts-cheerleaders_123.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnmHfmPROA41aof5zrnHZ55vYUrIJ1wbBpJNIXd-N3C58fyy2lxVJWvqX0ayVSH_wESZ0PrcczNbS-829VL-ou0yxtCf1sZnkp01Xh6p0FDHdPsATQwLyTv8wCDueKvrUY08cUSgqjyZo/s320/indianapolis-colts-cheerleaders_123.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435339522913355314" /></a><br />Dirty Wudders Degenerate Wagering is a feature of this blog where the DW contributors embarrass themselves picking the college and pro games of the week. Here is our picks for the Super Bowl. <br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><br />New Orleans (15-3) vs Indianapolis (16-2) Line: Indy (-5) O/U: 57<br /><br />Can this one live up to the last 2 Super Bowls? On paper this game tops those games but it is much different to have it play out. Peyton Manning vs Drew Brees, #1 seed vs #1 seed. <br /><br />Doc Pick: Indy/Under<br /><br />Namesake Pick: Indy...31-24<br /><br />DW Pick: Indy/Over<br /><br /><br />Playoff Records:<br /><br />DW: 7-9 <br />Doc: 11-5 <br />Sec: 1-1 <br />Namesake: 3-4<br />McNabbulous: 0-1<br /><br /></span>DirtyWuddershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10905357767554622234noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740761247940355610.post-17054187318744217082010-02-07T11:32:00.002-05:002010-02-07T21:53:43.807-05:00Quote of the Day"How can you have that payroll and still not have a starting catcher or first baseman, a second baseman you hate and no legitimate starters after Johan [Santana]?" from a veteran agent, courtesy <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/mets/mets_failure_to_sign_bargain_MPzk1Yr9I4OdLmW7j6FcOL">Joel Sherman</a> via <a href="http://bases.nbcsports.com/2010/02/piling-on-the-mets-volume-xxi.html.php">CTB</a><br />
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Piling on the Mets never gets old.<br />
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Villanova looks for its 10th straight conference win today against a Georgetown squad coming off a loss against South Florida. Georgetown hammered Duke last weekend. This is the beginning of a nasty stretch of games for the Cats. @ #7 today, @ #6 WVU on Monday. Syracuse is also on the horizon. Villanova knocked off Georgetown 82-77 a couple of Saturdays ago. <br />
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Can the Wildcats stop Greg Monroe? They couldn't the first time out as he dropped 29 and 16. Georgetown relies on a strong starting 5 where as Villanova has all kinds of depth. In the first meeting Villanova's bench outscored the Hoyas 25-4. Should be a good one.<br />
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If you are snowed in today - join me as I test an easier way to do a Live Blog. <br />
Pic via <a href="http://www.philliespulse.com/">Golden Glove</a> from the 'Nova vs Irish game.<br />
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