Archive for the ‘Rumors’ Category

Trevor Hoffman Is Likely Headed For Retirement

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

The Milwaukee Brewers have sent Trevor Hoffman through waivers and are currently looking for a buyer for the future Hall of Fame closer. Currently, there are no takers for the all-time saves leader and it doesn't look like a destination will emerge for Hoffy. What does that mean for the 42-year-old ...

Karsten Whitson And The San Diego Padres, A Love Story

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

When Karsten Whitson, the No. 9 overall pick in the 2010 MLB Draft decided not to sign with the San Diego Padres before the signing deadline, more than a few eyebrows were raised. Whitson, widely considered the second-best prep pitcher in the draft, was considered an easy sign and a ...

Ndamukong Suh Is Insane

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

I don't like tossing around phrases like "out of his f-ing mind" and "batsh*t crazy" but sometimes it just applies. While he may have issues fitting through doorways, Detroit Lions rookie defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh might just fit into both of those previously mentioned categories. Apparently Suh and his agent have ...

MLB Trade Deadline: All The Latest Rumors (UPDATED)

Friday, July 30th, 2010

Information is coming fast and furious as we near Saturday's non-waiver trade deadline in Major League Baseball. We'll just get right into what's going on at this hour. Berkman headed to the Bronx Multiple reports are now saying that the New York Yankees have a deal in place to acquire Houston Astros ...

Jake Peavy’s Back Injury Is Awful Expensive

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

Last year my beloved San Diego Padres sent their ace, Jake Peavy, to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for four young pitchers. I hated the move. I liked the players the Padres got in return, but I couldn't stand thinking of a future without Peavy pitching for my team. I'm ...

The Latest On LeBron James

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

LeBron James has heard all of the pitches, he's examined all of the angles and he's talked to all the other free agents. Now all that's left is for King James to make his decision. That is proving harder than he probably thought it would be. So many issues have popped ...

LeBron James and the New Jersey Nets: A Love Story?

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Apparently, the New Jersey Nets aren't out of the LeBron James sweepstakes just yet. We're only hours in to the 2010 Free Agency Extravaganza the sports world has been looking forward to for three years and already some crazy rumors are flying. According to ESPN's Chad Ford, the Nets believe they ...

If Phil Jackson Retires, Brian Shaw Will Be Next For The Lakers

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

By now we've all heard the reports bubbling up from all over the internet concerning Phil Jackson's future. The 64-year-old head coach has said he is "leaning towards retiring" but hasn't made up his mind just yet. If Jackson does, in fact, decide to retire, his replacement is already on the ...

Pedro Alvarez Could Be Next For The Pittsburgh Pirates

Monday, June 14th, 2010

The Pittsburgh Pirates have already brought up top prospects Brad Lincoln and Jose Tabata in the past week but they might not be done. Third baseman - and former top pick - Pedro Alvarez might be getting a call-up from the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians sometime this week. There was speculation late ...

Major League Baseball Rumor Roundup

Friday, May 28th, 2010

We're closing in on June and that means things are happening in Major League Baseball. Some teams are already out of it (I'm looking in your direction Baltimore and Houston), while others are unexpectedly in it (Go Padres!) and the time for maneuvering, dumping and trading is almost upon us. ...