There is NO way ...

2009-09-11T18:43:00.001-07:00

Jeter breaks hit record !

We have moved!

2009-09-04T11:00:00.000-07:00

This site has changed names and moved over the Most Valuable Network.

Thanks for reading.

Http://www.mvn.com/beantownbeatdown

Congrats to Kevin McCleary who came up with the name. Beantown Beatdown. I like it. I really do.

Thanks !
Here is my goodbye picture!

Dont worry if you can't see this pic well.. she's ugly.

Top 5 active NFL Coaches: Mike Tomlin

2009-09-03T08:02:00.000-07:00

Here is a no-holds-barred version of the Top 5 active NFL coaches. With the absence of Mike Shanahan, Jon Gruden, and Tony Dungy this year, we needed to update the Top 5 Active NFL Coaches.

5. Mike Tomlin Pittsburgh Steelers

The nineteenth coach in Steeler's history and most recently the youngest head coach to lead a team to the Superbowl Mike Tomlin has proven he has what it takes to be a great head coach. I know that Dick Lebeau had about as much to do with winning this title as Tomlin, but when you're the guy who's replacing the legend Bill Cowher you deserve a lot of credit.

As a defensive backs coach for the Bucs (2001-2005) The Bucs led the NFL in total defense in 2002 and 2005. As defensive coordinator for the Vikings in 2006 his defense ranked 8th overall and first against the run (Last against the pass but that's neither here nor there).

Tomlin overcame the pressures of coaching a storied franchise by winning the Superbowl in his second year in the throne. Hired by the "Rooney Rule" or not, Mike Tomlin is surrounded by an excellent coaching staff and is here to stay.

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2009-09-02T10:57:00.001-07:00

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There is NO fucking WAY I'm renaming my blog

2009-09-02T07:06:00.000-07:00

Actually I am...
I am renaming my blog and moving to The Most Valuable Network www.MVN.com

Okay so here's the deal... I'm moving over to MVN.com sometime in the near future. So I've decided to have a little contest. There will be a prize (most likely cash money) for the winner of this contest I PROMISE.

In order to be considered you need the following...

Leave one dinger (comment) on this post with: Your Email, Suggestion for Blog Name.

Details...
If the blog name you suggested is chosen for my MVN blog I will send you the prize (most likely cash) to you!

The blog name HAS to be BOSTON RELATED!

Here are some suggestions:

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Fenway Frank's Blog
Down by the Charles
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Jon Lester is unbeatable; Tampa Bay series preview.

2009-09-01T07:58:00.000-07:00

The Red Sox big right hander Jon Lester cannot lose. He's been pitching out of his mind of late. Jon Lester hasn't given up more than 4 ERs since May 26th. With an offense like the Red Sox have knowing you only have to score five runs to win a game is a great feeling.

Lester takes the mound for the first game in the Tampa Bay series and I know since I decided to write this article on Lester that he will undoubtedly give up eight runs over three and third.

Tonight's matchup: LHP JON LESTER BOS vs. RHP ANDY SONNANSTINE

The Red Sox and the Rays appear to be headed in totally different directions. The Rays have decided to send their ace to the Angels for basically nothing, and they're going to try to win the wild card with the likes of prospect Wade Davis, Sonnanstine, Price, Garza, Niemann, and Shields. Other than tomorrow nights Garza vs. Beckett matchup I'm not too worried about Tampa. They're going to be playing some very tough teams down the stretch and the Red Sox are starting to click at the perfect time.

Look for tonights game to be a close game with Jon Lester throwing in another quality start. I expect Lester's line to be something like 7 IP 5 H 3ER 8K's 3BB

J.D. Drew should play a big role in deciding tonight's matchup. A win will put Boston well on their way to securing the Wild Card.

NL West doing a last minute shuffle Thome to Dodgers and A letter to Brad Penny

2009-09-01T07:23:00.000-07:00

Thome and Garland head to the Dodgers.

Thome is no longer a force in the American League. He had 23 HRS and 73 RBI's and an average below .250. This is what you should expect from Thome though, I wouldn't really say he's LOST all that much. He's not Albert Pujols, but he also hasn't been in the National League.

I think we're going to see a revitalized Thome joining the Dodgers with a legit World Series opportunity. I wouldn't be surprise to see Thome bomb 7 HR's in September and Early October. Look for Thome to be a large contributor to the Dodgers offense the next few months (if he gets the playing time).

Brad Penny signs with the San Francisco Giants

A letter to Brad Penny

I couldn't be more happy for an ex Red Sox player than I am for you, Brad. You're a solid starter on any team, now that you're in the National League I'll be looking for you to dominate the NL West. I'm really looking forward to seeing you pitch. Brad you have great stuff, you pretty much always have. I think you've learned a lot pitching in the American League for a few months. I expect you to be a key contributor to the already stacked SF Giants pitching staff.

By the way how good did it feel to see Junichi Tazawa get lit up the other day? Not "soo good, soo good, sooo good" on this end. I wish him the best wherever he is right now. I want to forwarn you that if we meet in October, I won't be cheering for you, but this doesn't mean we're not friends anymore... Remember.. this is a business.

Congrats Penny, I'm rooting for you in the NL this October.

P.S Thanks for not going to the Yankees. Good luck against the Dodgers.

Sincerely,

Diesel

Tedy Bruschi and Belichick share memories and tears at press conference

2009-08-31T12:08:00.001-07:00

Tedy Bruschi You DA BOYYYY

Is this for real? Giant Zucchini is going for $190.00?

2009-08-31T09:00:00.000-07:00

Giant Zucchini for 190.00 on E-bay...

And they say we're in a recession.. bullshit!

This is pretty rediculous a giant zucchini is selling for 190.00 on E-bay. Are you kidding ? For all you Zucchine connoisseurs out there... you have to HAVE this.

Tedy Bruschi Retires!

2009-08-31T06:40:00.000-07:00

New England sports has taken a big hit today with the announced retirement of Tedy Bruschi. A New England legend Tedy Bruschi has been a veteran presence for the Patriots for a very long time. A life long Patriot Tedy Bruschi epitomizes the "Patriot way".

Tedy came into the league with the Patriots 14 years ago with the New England Patriots as a role player for the 1996 AFC Champions. Since coming out of Arizona he's been the heart and soul of this Patriots defense. With Bruschi the Patriots have been in five Superbowls winning three in four years.

I'm going to miss seeing #54 pumping up his defense or smiling on the sidelines. At 6'1 he's not the biggest man on the field, but there is NO man on the field with a bigger heart than Bruschi.

Tedy, thanks for putting your body on the line for fourteen consecutive years. Thanks for being a great role model,for showing young kids THE RIGHT WAY to play football. On and off the field Tedy Bruschi is genuinely one of the classiest, down-to-earth guys there is. This is a rarity in sports, and you'll probably never see a post like this from me again.

THANK YOU TEDY BRUSCHI!

Paul Byrd makes his first start for the 2009 Red Sox today

2009-08-30T08:36:00.000-07:00

As if we haven't had enough of convicted steroid users, Paul Byrd will make his first start of 2009 this afternoon for the Boston Red Sox. As we all know this didn't fair too well for our other first time starters of 2009. We had old man Smoltz put on a Red Sox uniform and try to do his best impression of Curt Schilling, FAILED. We had Junichi Tazawa throw on the Red Sox uniform and do his best to put the Red Sox on his back and carry them into October, well he's in the GCL right now, FAILED. We had Michael Bowden come up for a guest appearance in the bullpen, well one inning and six runs later(something like that), FAILED.

So What makes the Red Sox think Paul Byrd is going to go out there and dominate the Jays like his counterpart has been dominating the league for 6 months? I have no idea. I don't believe they even remotely believe Byrd will make it through the third. My prediction is Byrd will give up 6 runs and won't make it through the third.

Here's what to expect from Paul Byrd (other than my 6 ER in 3 innings):

Byrd in his journeyman career is 2-2 against Toronto with a 4.86 Era over 33 innings.

At Fenway Park Byrd has an ERA of 6.29 in 24 innings.

Byrd has been known for a tough first inning so if Byrd gets through the first with no troubles we can probably expect a decent outing. If not... we might be seeing Nick Green tonight.

Yesterday I went 4-1. This brings my record to 30-16 (.652)

My picks for today...
There is no way the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays
There is no way the Chicago White Sox beat the New York Yankees
There is no way the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers
There is no way the Oakland Athletics beat the L.A. Angels

Matt Cassel injures leg! (sound familiar?)

2009-08-29T20:51:00.000-07:00

Matt Cassel signed a contract guaranteeing $28 million dollars this off season. Now it looks like he'll be riding the pine the rest of the season (and perhaps his career).

On the first play of the game today Matt Cassel dropped back and was smoked by Brandon Mebane of the Seattle Seahawks.

THE FIRST PLAY ? Wow, looks like things are going to be much worse for the Chiefs than I thought. Last week he was getting shit on by Chiefs fans for not leading his team past mid field, now Matt Cassel can't even get a fricken pass off without getting lit up. Things were much better for the life long back up, when he was throwing TD passes to Randy Moss and Wes Welker. Now that he's rockin the Red and white he can't get through the first 3 plays of a preseason game without getting his ass kicked.

If I'm Matt Cassel I'm sitting on the bench the rest of the year and counting dead presidents until someone FORCES me off. $28 mill GUARANTEED!

I'm reading reports now from ESPN's Chris Mortensen that say Cassels leg injury isn't serious, according to reports from the Chiefs and Cassel. This is the least of Cassel's problems, healthy or not, with the troubles the Chiefs o-line is having it'd take about $28 million gauranteed for me to line up behind those schmucks. Mike Vick might have been a better fit for these guys, Good luck Cassel.

There is no way... Cassel lives up to his contract this year, or any year in the near future.

8/29 I refuse to be wrong.

2009-08-29T15:50:00.000-07:00

Todays picks:
There is no way the Yankees lose to the White Sox
There is no way the Cubs lose to the Mets
There is no way the Angels lose to the A's
There is no way the Rays lose to the Tigers

After yesterday (3-1) I am now 26-15 (.634)

Death, Taxes and Tom Brady

2009-08-29T12:13:00.000-07:00

There are only a few certainties in life: they are as follows.. death, taxes and Tom Brady. Tom Brady has been listed as probable on the Patriots injury report just about every game prior to 2008, but I have no doubts that Tom Brady will be starting and on his way to another strong playoff run.

Courtesy of CBS, NFL.

I was at the bar the other night (this is rare I promise!). My buddies and I are trying to predict Tom Brady's touchdown passes and how many will be split up between the Patriots two leading receivers Moss and Welker.

In my opinion Tom Brady will probably throw between 40-43 TD passes this year. Of them I'd say about 17 TDs for Randy Moss and 6 to Wes Welker.

The argument from everyone else is Tom Brady's health, the offensive co-ordinator, Fred Taylor etc. I'm thinking Fred will get plenty of Carries but.. Tom Brady is going to be putting the team on his "shoulder" and taking the pressure off the running game ( i know this is the opposite of what most teams want but.. most teams don't have Tom Brady).

I'm curious to find out what everyone thinks. How many touchdowns will Tom Brady throw this year? Will he appear as probable or questionable on the Injury Report?

One thing is for certain TOM BRADY will be TOM BRADY. He's been hit hard a thousand times, he wasn't fragile before his injury and he's not fragile now. Don't buy into the ESPN hype on the "sore shoulder".

Fenway West - The Boston Red Sox Western Home: Tonight's Red Sox Lineup 8/28 vs the Jays

2009-08-28T12:38:00.000-07:00

Hopefully Josh Beckett can string together some outings or.. he might be joining Penny ;-)

Fenway West - The Boston Red Sox Western Home: Tonight's Red Sox Lineup 8/28 vs the Jays

Brandon Marshall to the Patriots?

2009-08-28T10:01:00.000-07:00

Brandon Marshall has been suspended by the Denver Broncos for his recent behavior.

Obviously Marshall is upset about his contract and he wants a new contract or to play for the New England Patriots. Well, he didn't really say that but who the hell wouldn't want to play for the Patriots?

And shit...What Patriots fan doesn't want Brandon Marshall on their team? So Josh McDaniels (or Mack Daddy as we use to call him in high school) if you're reading this, we want your man. We are willing to send over Kevin Faulk, and Joey Galloway.

Brandon Marshall instead of handing the ball to the ball boy decided to PUNT the ball. Belichick will LOVE THIS! Versatility! He can punt? Hell let's throw in Chris Hanson.

In all seriousness though, this guy needs out of Denver and fast. What better team to join than the New England Patriots?

There is NO way Brandon Marshall comes to the Patriots. EVER.

Wild Card is too close

2009-08-28T06:25:00.000-07:00

Megan Fox is back....

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The Wild Card Race is on FIRE with the Rangers creeping up on the Red Sox. All the Sox need to do is WIN and they'll create space. I'd like to see a sweep of the Blue Jays if possible. If not 2 out of 3 will do.

I got nothing for you guys today sorry. Check the video its so good.

Yesterday was a great day, Nick Green is a nasty reliever, Tazawa sucks.

Unfortunately I went 2-2 which brings my record to a nauseating 23-14 (.608)

Todays picks are:

Red Sox over the Blue Jays
Dodgers over the Reds
Mariners over the Royals
Yankees over the White Sox

There is no WAY... Beckett gives up more than 4 runs tonight.

2009-08-27T19:21:00.001-07:00

Nice catch by kotsay to end game

Brad Penny released from the Red Sox

2009-08-27T10:42:00.000-07:00

I guess Brad Penny asked the Red Sox to release him today, and the Red Sox did so. This comes directly after Wakefields beautiful outing against the Chicago White Sox.

Personally I was kind of getting attached to Penny and hoping that he could string together a few more good outings. To think we got nothing for Penny at the deadline and now we're leaving him out to fend for himself? If I'm the Cardinals i'm pissed I picked up Smoltz, with Penny on the loose.

Where will he sign? Any ideas?

Shoot them this way.

THE exception to the Steroid Era

2009-08-27T07:35:00.000-07:00

Old news, David Ortiz came "clean" on being "dirty" a few weeks back. Since then things have been going fairly well. He now has 22 dingers and 77 RBI's a very nice line since he started out the season so terrible.

David Ortiz smoked 8 bombs since his announced "careless supplement" use. He's played in the most hostile of environments, New York, Baltimore, Toronto, Tampa Bay, and Texas.

My big question here is: Why aren't fans booing Big Papi? The guy admitted to using steroids (kinda), but its assumed that he was. I mean the same thing happened with Alex Rodriguez and he can barely step into the box at Fenway the steroid chants are so loud. It appears to me that the Yankees fans and fans of baseball have dropped the ball on this one. If Yankees fans want to declare themselves the best fans in sports, you can't be whispering when David Ortiz comes to bat at Yankee Stadium. This is your time to shine.

Maybe you guys can take some pointers from the Fenway Faithful (see video 1)

Video 1:

Video 2: (keep in mind this is IN the balcony of Yankee Stadium so it might appear to be louder, the first video was ESPN mics which are typically quieter and pick up less crowd noise)

Also other than two days of Yankees fans knocking on Ortiz for "tainting world series" I think they kind of dropped the ball on the internet as well. I'm still shitting on A-roid for the things he did, why are the Yankees fans so quiet on the Ortiz front(it can't possibly be cause they secretly love him, could it?).. YANKEES FANS THIS WAS YOUR TIME TO SHINE!... YOU BLEW IT!

Back to the Grind

2009-08-27T06:21:00.000-07:00

I went 4-1 last night. You can blame the stinking Braves for that.

This brings my season total to 21-12 thats .636 and rising.

I'll give you my predictions for today.

The Rays will have an off day ;-)
The Cardinals will beat the Astros
The Braves WILL beat the Padres
The Cubs will beat the Nationals (with a little luck)

I'm glad we have Tom Brady

2009-08-26T12:28:00.000-07:00

When is Alex Gonzalez good?

2009-08-26T05:00:00.000-07:00

The Red Sox recently picked up Alex Gonzalez and I've heard a lot of scuffling from Reds fans. A few Reds fans told me, if you're expecting the same Alex Gonzalez you had in 2006, you're going to be extremely disapointed.

A-Gon's range has decreased substantially and his plate appearances have been awkward. So what did the Red Sox brass see in Alex Gonzalez? Allow me to ATTEMPT to break this down.

Alex Gonzalez IS clutch believe it or not. He is hitting .320 with runners in scoring position with 26 of his 29 RBI's coming with runners in scoring position. He's also batting .273 with 10 of his 29 rbi's with runners in scoring position and two out.

With a few games under his belt the Rogers Centre has been good to Alex Gonzalez. He's hitting .363 in 11 at bats (4 for 11). Against American League pitching Alex Gonzalez is hitting a solid .305 (18-59). Take away the Rangers and the Yankees from the AL, he's batting a remarkable .410. Fortunately for Alex Gonzalez he's only got three games left against Yankees pitching (not counting a possible playoff matchup). Compare these numbers to his numbers against National League pitching, where his average is just plain AWFUL (42-221) thats .190 for those who care.

I don't really want to get into Alex on the defensive side of things. His UZR/150 is lower than Nick Green's (4.0 to 4.9), Green has a stronger arm, etc. I still think Alex Gonzalez can be very valuable to the Sox. He's no ADRIAN Gonzalez, but he might be just what we need to win the Wild Card.

Last nights picks I went 3-3 bringing my season record to 17-11. (.607)

Todays picks are...

Rays will beat the Jays
Phillies will beat the Pirates
Braves over the Padres
Cubbies over the Nationals

Red Sox HATE... I mean.. pick up Billy Wagner

2009-08-25T10:51:00.000-07:00

The Red Sox have come to terms with the Mets. The Red Sox trade two players to be named later for Billy Wagner.

To me this screams "ERIC GAGNE". You mention that name to Bostonians and be prepared for a hilarious response. Atleast this time we didn't give up too much for Wagner. Low risk, Low cost, potentially high reward.

"What has he done? Has he pitched this year?" Jonathan Papelbon told WEEI.com. "Is he ready to pitch or is he not? ... I think our bullpen is good where we're at right now. Don't get me wrong. But I guess you could always make it better. It's kind of like the Gagne thing, I guess."

Apparently Paps was thinking along the same lines as myself. Of course the Sox could win it all without Wagner. Bring him aboard? Ahh we'll see.

"We loved Gagne coming over here, just the stuff that he had, but it was an awkward situation this late in the season," Delcarmen told WEEI.com. "I think our bullpen is fine right now. It is what it is. If he comes and helps us win, that's what we want. But sometimes, shaking things up this late might work out different. We'll see what happens."

BTW why would Wagner ever waive his no trade clause to get into a situation like this. Papelbon retracted his statement and said "He would love to have Wagner aboard"... Which is a crock of shit if you ask me.

Either way .. I'm (NOT) excited to see Wagner take the mound in Fenway.

Just recieved my ESPN "Lets go streaking shirt"

2009-08-25T05:05:00.000-07:00

Hey I just recieved my shirt from ESPN from my winning streak.
It's better than expected high quality shirt. I'd love to sell it but.. it's pretty cool.

Tonight's picks..

Tonight I will pick 5 picks just to show you guys how good I am at this.

Red Sox over White Sox
Cubs over the Nationals
Braves over the Padres
Rays over the Jays
Phillies over the Pirates

After going 4-1 last night (DAMN RAYS and DAMN ROY HALLADAY)
(I included the first game of the sweep as a victory and since i posted hot girls on my blog that another victory)

I am now 14-8.

You have to see this video!!

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I don't think I am wrong...

2009-08-24T14:37:00.000-07:00

There is no way the Red Sox lose to the White Sox tonight
There is no way the Phillies lose to the Mets
There is no way the Blue Jays lose to the Rays tonight

After going 6 -1 this weekend i'm 10-7 overall. Back over .500 that is where I like to be!

Hot Babes Riding a roller coaster... wow

2009-08-24T12:44:00.000-07:00

This is the best... could you imagine being the lone boy on THIS ride.. i'd pay serious money for this..

If only there were more players like Will Clark..

2009-08-24T07:11:00.000-07:00

Today is August 24th 2009. I lost one of my best friends on this day back in 2000. He happened to be the biggest fan of Will Clark. Why ? I have nooo idea, I remember him having his rookie card and his autograph etc. I would always say.. why WILL CLARK?.. Maybe it was because he was voted the most clutch hitter in the majors in 1990. Maybe it was because he was a career .300 hitter. I'm not really sure, I never thought of Will Clark as a world beater. But hey...

There is no reason why people gravitate to certain athletes. For me it was always Dana Barros of the Boston Celtics. Granted he wasn't the most talented athlete on the face of the earth but he was solid in his own right. Then i fell in love with Bill Mueller the quiet 3rd basemen when he was with the Sox (who can forget Mark Loretta). I'm sure someone out there has an athlete that they enjoyed watching regardless of skill. You just felt they were the type of player you could simply respect for playing the game the way it was meant to be played. Anyways in my tribute to my lost friend, I wanted to bring back a really solid ball player, Will Clark. Go ahead and leave a dinger and share with me a favorite player you had who probably will never make it to the hall of fame.

National League All-Star 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
American League All-Star 1994
MVP of the 1989 National League Championship Series
Two-time National League Silver Slugger Award at First base (1989 and 1991).
1991 National League Gold Glove Award at First Base.

New York Yankees 8/23 Live blog ( I hate Joe Morgan)

2009-08-23T17:49:00.001-07:00

Okay so it's not really a live blog.
Right now I am listening to Joe Morgan, and oh my god I hate him.

He is saying how surprised he is about how Lou Gehrig has more hits than Derek Jeter. I can't believe his Yankee bias, Varitek doubles home the game tying run and Joe Morgan calmly says "oh Varitek pokes that one just by Teix". An inning prior Matsui hits a ball just over the right field fence and he celebrates like he's on the Yankees roster "MATSUI HITS ONE HIGH INTO THE NIGHTTTTT". Morgan you're by far the most biased color guy I've ever heard.

Jeter just got a base knock and I feel like he wants to lick the sweat off of Jeter's .... (use your imagination)....

Anyone else out there hate Joe Morgan more than me? I dont think so.

There is no way Joe Morgan sleeps with Jeter tonight.

Tex just doubled home the go-ahead run.

Meet your 1995 Boston Red Sox

2009-08-23T15:55:00.000-07:00

As I was searching through some old statistics and rosters, I came across a team that triggered a ton of interest. I was thinking "Man, the team we had in 1995 was filled with interesting characters, I wonder if anyone feels the same way."

So what I've decided to do is break down the 1995 Boston Red Sox and by break down I just mean that I will introduce the top ten players of the 1995... and by top players I mean.. most memorable.

Todays player is Lee Tinsley.
In 1995 Lee Tinsley hit .284 with 7 HRs and 41 RBI's not too shabby.
Anyways I remember Lee Tinsley had a 15 game hitting streak that year and completed 14 consecutive steals (including 12 successful steals to end 1994). I remember him but do you ?

Thanks to www.pro-ball.com for the picture.

There is no fucking way the Red Sox beat the Yankees tonight
There is no fucking way Johnny Damon hits a homer off of Josh Beckett
There is no way San Diego beats St Louis.

8/21 Red Sox reveal secret weapon vs. Yankees

2009-08-21T08:47:00.000-07:00

8/21 Red Sox have a secret weapon

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As the AL Wild Card race heats up in Boston the Red Sox have reached into their bag of tricks. NESN has announced that Jerry Remy, who has been struggling mental and physically from a bout with lung cancer earlier this season, is well rested and ready to go part time in the booth.

Believe it or not this is a huge lift for the Red Sox, I’m sure it’ll be a huge emotional lift for Red Sox fans everywhere who have seemingly fell in love with the circus act that is Jerry Remy and Don Orsillo. No offense to Dennis Eckersley, cause I love the man but Jerry is a legend.

The Sox lost Remy about May 7th and have held and lost their big lead in the division. Hanging on to a Wild Card spot is awfully tough when you have the Rays and the Rangers breathing down your back. One thing I must say is that the Red Sox can’t look back, look towards the Yankees. The whole “shoot for the moon even if you miss you’ll land among the stars” kinda deal. Shoot for the Yankees and even if you miss atleast you’ll be in good shape for the Wild Card (maybe).

Here’s todays predictions, I started out on fire my first three picks, since then.. it’s ugly man.. real ugly.

4-6 is my record going into Friday night.

There is no way the Red Sox and Brad Penny beat the Yankees tonight.
There is no way Jeremy Guthrie and the Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox
There is no way the A’s beat the Tigers and Edwin Jackson

AL Wild Card Update

2009-08-21T06:34:00.001-07:00

I was lucky enough to be featured on Firebrand AL check it out. http://firebrandal.com/2009/08/21/al-wild-card-update.html

The longer the Rangers stick around the more I feel like they’re here to stay. With the way Ian Kinsler is swinging the bat he throw the team on his back and carry them into October. With a 27-28 record on the road, the Rangers really need to pull things together down the stretch. The Rangers have 26 road games left, including three games at the New Yankee Stadium, four games in Anaheim, and a big three game series against the Rays in Tampa. It doesn’t get any easier at home either with three games series versus the Mariners, the Angels and the Rays.

You know how I know the Tampa Bay Rays aren’t here to stay ? They can’t beat the O’s. Last year if Tampa had been down 5-1 and then Ben Zobrist hits that same home run the Rays will come back and win this game in extras. This year, it’s not shaping up that way as the Rays have fallen back in the AL Wild Card to four games behind the Red Sox. Be careful counting these Rays out with Scott Kazmir heating up in his last four starts going 3-0 with a 3.26. They are also hitting .312 with a pitching E.R.A of 3.00. This upcoming series against Texas is going to be huge, Tampa has a dominating 40-20 record at the Trop, either way, a Rays sweep, Rangers sweep, any mix in between this race is far from over.

The Red Sox are looking at the month of September with inconsistant pitching, the Red Sox bats have finally come around with 14 HR’s in 7 days. Ortiz is on fire bombing 3 HRs in his last 4 games, Drew with two dingers last night and V-Mart showing Sox fans how great of a leader he can be. Varitek has been sitting more and more, which means he’ll be fully rested when/if we need him in October. Pitching is a whole different ball game, the Sox have a combined 4.50 ERA over the last 7 days tying them for 18th in the MLB. The good news for the Red Sox is that their competition will hopefully be beating each other up in September and early October, the Rays start a series with the Rangers tonight. Then the Rays have six games left with the Bronx Bombers, six games with the Rangers, and six games against the Red Sox. The Red Sox will have their hands more than full tonight with the Bombers in town. It appears that Penny has lost his swag and Pettite is turning things up a notch. It’ll be interesting to see if the Red Sox can take the first game of this series against a red hot Yankees team.

One thing is for certain, the team that wins the wild card this year will have most definately earned it.

Calipari does it again? Memphis loses 38 wins and a final 4?

2009-08-20T12:19:00.000-07:00

This is too much. Not once but twice for Calipari, I'm not a huge memphis fan or a huge Calipari fan but this is unreal.

It's all over the SAT's you mean to tell me Derrick Rose couldnt find a tutor to help him score a high number on his SAT's or is Rose really that dumb ? I remember when I took the SAT's I didn't have a basketball future on the line but there was nothing on there that shocked me!

I had a friend who paid like $1500 bucks for a tutor for a few months and the kid (of average intellegence) dominated the SATS.

I also want to know how they figured it out ? How did they find out someone else took the SATS if someone knew a few years ago that Rose did this then why didn't anyone speak up the day the test was taken.

Now is Calipari the victim or did he bring this upon himself. Is it that Calipari attracts the scumbags? I mean is this bad luck? Is it something Calipari is doing? Marcus Camby, Derrick Rose? These guys are incredible athletes with rocks for brains. Maybe Calipari is such a great coach because he's a cut throat win at all costs kind of guy. Does he tell Derrick Rose while he's recruiting him .. "Hey if someone else takes your SAT's I think we can get you in here.." or does Rose use his rock and say.. hmm maybe I can have someone else take this test god for bid I learn anything, my basketball career is much more important.

Honestly... whats better intellectual wealth or financial wealth? You tell me.

8/20 Jon Lester defeats Toronto

2009-08-20T10:34:00.000-07:00

Sorry that Opposite Day article was wicked lame. I was way off yesterday but did anyone really believe Verlander and the Tigers would lose?
I will still be doing my picks but I’m switching over to a little insight. Sometimes people read blogs for a little insight.

Here’s my take on the Red Sox going into September. David Ortiz is smashing the ball, Mike Lowell is playing well, Youkilis is getting plunked every single night, Dustin has the stress of a new born off his shoulder. Beckett has been dealing despite the performance the other night in Toronto. Lester is literrally UNHITTABLE. Buccholz just defeated Halladay, I’m feeling much better about our chances in the wildcard.

Okay so for the insight…
I was told the other day that the Red Sox should forget the division and focus on winning the wild card. Well to me no team should ever focus on winning the wild card. Who the hell wants to finish in second place. Granted if October rolls around and the Yankees have a 10 game lead on the Sox, I’m saying to myself, “We better take the wild card”. For now why not play like we can catch those Yankees cause believe me all it takes is a few guys to go cold or an injury anything.. and the Sox are right back on the Yankees tails. I have to say I’m very impressed with the way David Ortiz has recovered from his miserable start. 18 dingers? Thats an excellent second half for a slugger who couldn’t hit Ben Coley. How many HR’s does A-Roid have? 19 ? Granted I’d much rather have A-roid hitting for the sox than Big Papi. Wouldn’t you ? (forget about the fielding aspect)

How do you feel about Buccholz outing last night ? Is that a fluke? Do the Jays suck that bad? Or is Buccholz the real deal?

If you ask me, I think Buccholz is simply inconsistent, he’s got the stuff.. I dont think anyone questions that, when Buccholz brings his A game and focuses mentally and physically, he’s got dominating stuff. Just watch the Jays head back to the dugout slamming bats and shit, Bucc was in their heads. One last thing before I blow todays picks… Did anyone see the warning issued by the home plate umpire last night after Youk got drilled. Listen League is a schmuck i’d love to see Youk go out there again and this time no messing around. It doesn’t get much more intentional than League’s pitch into Youks back in the bottom of the ninth, Why does the ump step in here? I’d like to see Bard come in for the 9th zing one off of Overbays dome piece and we’ll see how League pitches to Youk next time.

Anyways what you’ve all been waiting for…

There is NO way… The Blue Jays beat lefty Jon Lester and the Boston Red Sox
There is NO way… The Baltimore Orioles beat James Shields and the Tampa Bay Rays
There is NO way… The Cleveland Indians beat Mr. Lackey and the LA Angels of Anaheim.

This years record I am 3-3. (The opposite day thing didn’t work out so well for me)

GOT YOU GUYS! Yesterday was opposite day

2009-08-20T05:45:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, I take the misses and two friends out to dinner at Longhorns. As we're walking in I decide to be a gentleman and hold the door for our group, another trailing (rival) group is walking nearby. Instead of slamming the door and taunting "NICE GUYS FINISH LAST" I decide it'd be nice to hold the door.. Just for tonight. So the four trailing ladies say thank you and walk in but they're still behind my group who is standing at the hostess "podium". This is where it gets rough. The hostess makes the worst call I've seen in a long time. Worse than the Tuck Rule.. worst than Jeters 1996 ALCS "homer". She says and I QUOTE "Alright ladies since you guys were here first, right this way". I look at my girlfriend and the group and I say "are you fucking serious?" and the misses says .. "Relax honey, today must be opposite day.."

As soon as the words came out of her mouth I was panick stricken! "MY PICKS!" I cried as we were being seated. "My PICKS!", Surely my followers must know that today is opposite day? Pheewwww I'm always the last to know. Soooo.. if anyone here didn't already know... yesterday was opposite day. So I guess the joke is on you.

Yup, by now you guys have figured it out.. you probably already knew about yesterday but, the trick never gets old. Of COURSE I knew that Halladay would pitch like John Smoltz. Of COURSE I knew that the Pirates would win three games in a row like they HAVEN'T all season! Of COURSEEEE I knew that the M's would beat Verlander.. WHO DIDN'T know that!

Crazy shit happens on opposite day. Next time i'll make an announcement at the top of my post maybe. Something like "REMEMEBER TODAY IS OPPOSITE DAY". Except if I'm going to do that ... you guys should post something in my comments on JUNE 26th saying "TODAY IS YOUR ANNIVERSARY!" or on July 15th saying "TODAY IS YOUR WIFE'S BIRTHDAY!"

Sooo... I'm 6-0.

In all seriousness... There's NO FUCKING WAY I make a wrong pick today.

Rex Ryan's an asshole

2009-08-19T13:45:00.001-07:00

“He has the same position as I have. We’re both head coaches in this league. He just happens to have a helluva lot of Super Bowl rings and I don’t have a win. I understand that. But again, we’re not going to tiptoe our way through this thing. You don’t line up and beat a Bill Belichick-coached team by tiptoeing in there. We’re just going to be ourselves. I’m going to be myself. That’s just the way it is. How much motivation are they going to get by putting a quote from me on the wall saying that I believe in my football team. That I’m not going to be intimidated by a coach or anyone else. If that’s where you’re going to draw motivation from, hell, we’ll probably kick your (butt but he really says ass)”– Rex Ryan as quoted by NJ.com

Rex Ryan truly is an idiot. I think Rex thinks he’s still coaching the Ravens, I’ll be very surprised if the Jets kick ANY team in the AFC’s ass let alone the Patriots. I’m not really sure how to take these comments, I mean I understand where Rex is coming from but has he WATCHED the Patriots? He has yet to coach a regular season game for the Jets, and he’s already pissing Belichick off?

It takes a ton of balls to say what Rex said but… this is a whole new ball game.

There is NO way that Rex Ryan beats the Patriots this year. You had a hard enough time beating them last year when the Patriots were starting Matt. Now that Tom is back I look for the Patriots to beat the Jets some where around 35-7.

Thoughts?

8/19 I refuse to be wrong

2009-08-19T08:31:00.000-07:00

Okay so if you're keeping score here's the deal. I was 3-0 yesterday which makes me 3-0 life time which means i'm undefeated. I'm putting the undefeated streak on the line this afternoon with my picks. I'm not 100% positive about these picks and as I've mentioned before.. I have been wrong with my picks, this is for fun only not for gambling!!!

There is no fucking way The Pirates beat the Brewers
There is no fucking way The Red Sox beat the Blue Jays
There is no fucking way The Mariners beat the Tigers

My confidence is about 66%.

Career Stats: 3-0

Papelbon HATES Boston

2009-08-19T08:02:00.000-07:00

It’s no secret I’m a huge Red Sox fan, but that doesn’t stop me from being their biggest critic. Night after night Papelbon takes the mound I start getting nervous. WHY?? The last few years Papelbon has been literally UNHITTABLE. Batters would go to the plate and leave their bats in the dugout, opposing fans would leave the park. When it was time for Papelbon it was LIGHTS OUT! Now it’s like last night.. walk this guy, give up a hit here.. a run scoring single here a double there.. it’s painful to watch him work. I’m calling you out Papelbon! I just wish you were reading.

I’ve been meaning to write this article for a while, but he never pissed me off as much as he did last night. Now we’re in the middle of a penant race and this guy is DOGGING it. There’s no two ways about it, He gets himself into these situations very “dice-k” like and then tries to amuse himself by getting out of them. It’s like a houdini trick (we all know how that ended).

So Papelbon has converted on all his save attempts except 3, which most closers would die for, so it’s not like he doesn’t have his stuff. I’m telling you Papelbon is messing with the fans and the opposing team for fun, he’s certainly a strange character, and I refuse to believe he’s lost his control.

I don’t really have too much evidence to back this up… but keep this in mind next time you’re watching Papelblown on the mound, He doesn’t have the same focus or intensity about him.

After hearing some of his comments:
“Oh, of course. I mean, I think if we can’t come to an agreement on terms here in a Red Sox uniform, I mean I think that’s pretty much the writing on the wall.” and…
”Not only the Bronx, but anywhere. I think anywhere is a possibility. You always have to keep that in the back of your mind because you can’t just be one-sided and think that, “Oh, I’m going to be in a Red Sox uniform my entire career” because nowadays that is very, very rare and hopefully we can because there’s no question I would love to stay in a Boston Red Sox uniform but I have to do what’s best for me and play in an atmosphere where I’m wanted.”

Well does he feel like he’s not wanted? What did we do wrong here? I feel like Papelbon is breaking up with Red Sox Nation… and maybe he’s pitching like shit to lessen the pain.

By the way.. There's nooo wayy Papelbon leaves the Red Sox for the Yankees.

Is anybody keeping score?

2009-08-19T07:59:00.000-07:00

Brett issss baaaaaaccck… Brett in purple? hahahaha, I want to see the first guy wearing the Favre jersey… pretty embarrassing.

Anyways…

I’m not sure if anyone is really reading this nor do I really care. I’m doing this for personal satisfaction . Anyways I made three “BOLD” predictions. I said there is NO WAY that the Yankees lose, they didn’t. NO WAY the Giants lose, they didn’t. NO WAY that the Rays lose, and .. they didn’t. That makes me 3-0. My winning percentage is 100% thats like 3 out of 3.

Todays picks will come a little later in the day around 12 o clock.

But just for ha-ha’s lets say you bet 10 dollars on my picks last night at bodog.com, (not promoting this is just for fun! so don’t really do it!!!) You would have $59.63, in your account.

And they said I didn’t know anyyyything about sports. Well they were wrong.

By the way... There is NOOO way the Cardinals do no sign John Smoltz

When is it time for the NFL to say "NO" to Brett Favre

2009-08-19T07:37:00.000-07:00

What happened to saying you’re retired and STAYING retired. You don’t just say “yeah i’m retiring.. ” you RETIRE and you stay retired. I’m not exactly sure where Brett Favre went wrong here. He treats being retired like its a game. “Nah i can’t play ball today guys.. i’m retired”.

If you ask me, I think it’s about time for the NFL to step in. Kind of like my mom use to when we’d be standing in the door way. “Either you’re in the house or you’re out”. Roger and staff should say to Mr. Fav-re ARE YOU IN or are you out? He says “out” you say.. “Wonderful now GET THE HELL OUT”.

Put a restraining order on this guy, do something he’s driving me nuts.. and .. I LIKE THE GUY!

Well.. as always…

There is NO way Brett Favre leads the Vikings to the playoffs. Put your money on it.

Boston Ranks #8 among most hated sports cities

2009-08-19T07:30:00.000-07:00

Boston Ranks #8 Among most hated sports fans
Boston is by far one of the worst areas for sports fans.
I’d say :
1. New York
2. Boston
3. L.A.

There is NOOOOO way that the fans of the Boston Red Sox should drop that low. After all, all we do is win shit.. they probably didn’t want to put us at number one cause they didn’t wanna hear us brag about it… thoughts?

There is no way Boston is the 8th worst city for sports fan.

Brett Favre signs with the Vikings today

2009-08-19T07:27:00.000-07:00

I really can’t believe this. Is this true? I am a Brett Favre fan. I have been a fan of Brett Favre since.. god.. the Monday night game where his dad had just passed away and he had the game of his life. I just wish he didn’t screw up so much with this retirement thing. I wish he’d either keep his mouth shut or suit up. I’m not sure why declaring you’re retiring would benefit anyone? I don’t know…

The only thing I do know is that THERE IS NO WAY

Brett Favre has a more successful 2009 than Michael Vick.

8/18 I refuse to be wrong

2009-08-19T07:26:00.000-07:00

8/18 I refuse to be wrong.

Okay, I don’t think I’m wrong here but THERE IS NO WAY that:

The Baltimore Orioles beat the Tampa Bay Rays
The Oakland Athletics beat the New York Yankees
The Cincinnati Reds beat the San Francisco Giants

There is no fucking way...

2009-08-19T07:04:00.000-07:00

Alright, so here's the deal. In the following months I will be doing this blog during my lunch break. I've been doing this thing where I look at the days MLB games and I can decide which ones are absolute LOCKS. Some days are much easier than others but to me it makes no sense why people can't make a million bucks off of these sports betting sites. Sometimes I can be correct on like 30 picks in a row. So instead of talking how about I just tell you how it's gonna be.
I will give you three picks (if there are three locks if not.. i'll give you two or one..etc.) but these picks will be guaranteed (not really guaranteed but they are pretty much locks...please don't take my word for granted use this site as an AID and don't use my picks for the wrong things) Also these are just my best guesses so you can argue with me about them but I can't honestly be correct 100% of the time. So if you decide that you are going to play my picks be prepared to lose!

Alright also when I am not doing the "There's no fucking way", I'm a huge Boston Red Sox fan so i'll probably be sharing some insights or some thoughts on the Red Sox. Since we're in the middle of the penant race and we're tanking it... it might not be the most positive Sox talk you've ever heard... but have faith my friend the BoSox will prevail.