August 2008
The New York Jets are in serious talks with the... →
Pete Dougherty and Tom Pelissero of the Green Bay Press Gazette reports Favre’s agent, Bus Cook, has been in talks with the Jets, who have shown a growing interest, but Cook has not been working closely with the Buccaneers, according to two sources.
Ted Thompson, the Packers’ general manager, has been asking for a draft pick that could escalate to a better pick based on Favre’s and the new team’s...
“He worked for Steinbrenner and survived cancer, he can handle Manny.”
– Wife of David Pinto from Baseball Musings when told that Manny Ramirez would be playing for Joe Torree
July 2008
Brooklyn man ejected from Atlantic City casino for... →
[Hugging Harold Reynolds]
I'm gonna kill this guy "YELLING MIGHTY PUTTY!!!!"...
yeah, that’s right
Manny Deal Looks Dead →
ESPN.com’s Jayson Stark is reporting that another “official” is saying the Manny Ramirez to Florida deal is dead.
Update 1:45 - Jayson Stark just said on ESPN News that Jayson Bay is NOT going to the Red Sox. The Manny deal is dead “I’m hearing that now from all ends”, said Stark.
“He’s a cute little fella. He doesn’t throw very hard and...”
– The Orioles Kevin Millar on last night’s ejection of Yankees pitcher Edwar Ramirez - MLB Rumors
WatchControl Room — Propaganda of the Iraq War
See how tight constraints and desire to win over the hearts and minds of people world wide to support the baseless cause for the invasion of Iraq. See how different the sides are between east and western reporting. You be the judge of the truth.
86 min
Deadline Funnies
Inside the visitors’ clubhouse at Dolphin Stadium, Mets Manager Jerry Manuel called over to Endy Chavez, requesting the outfielder come into the interim manager’s office.
“Chavy, we traded you for Manny Ramirez,” Manuel kidded.
“Straight up,” David Wright chimed in. “Nice job.”
Daily News
UHG, Mets Only NL Contender To Not Improve
Cubs- Dan Haren, Chad Gaudin Brewers- C.C. Sabathia, Ray Durham Dodgers- Casey Blake DBacks- Tony Clark, Jon Rauch & making a big push for Dunn Phils- Joe Blanton Marlins- Manny Ramirez
Mets Fever
WatchSteve Nash and Baron Davis become Step Brothers
Final Score
“The Red Sox don’t deserve a player like me. During my years here I’ve seen how...”
– Manny Ramirez
WatchEXCLUSIVE: BEHIND THE SCENES WITH NAS!
ColbertNation.com
Manny Deal Done...Not So Much →
As midnight approached on Wednesday night, officials from the Marlins and Red Sox said a deal involving Manny Ramirez was not done… Ramirez wants out, and will go to Florida. The Marlins want him, and what he means to their pennant chances and pursuit of a new ballpark. The Red Sox clearly are willing to finance Ramirez’s exit.
But the value of the young players was a sticking point...
JUST GO AWAY
soupsoup:
WTMJ-TV Channel 4 in Milwaukee, citing two sources, reported that Packers president Mark Murphy at least floated the idea of paying Favre a package in the neighborhood of $20 million over 10 years to remain retired.
WatchJudge Judy Rocked By Earthquake Video
WatchObama Girl and McCain Girl Olympic Face Off
Barely Political
Mark Teixeira Traded To Angels →
Senator Ted Stevens Is Reportedly Indicted
soupsoup:
The Republican senator from Alaska was indicted on seven counts related to his holding of public office, a federal law enforcement official told Reuters on Tuesday.
He of “The internet is a series of tubes” fame.
WatchLawyer Uses Middle Finger in Questioning
LiveLeak
WatchClassic Daily Show: Rob Corddry reports from adult film actress Mary Carey’s headquarters, where a mystery develops over a delivery man and a pizza.
MilkandCookies