Day: October 2, 2007

      Braves say adios to Andruw

      October 2, 2007 /

      The Atlanta Journal Constitution is reporting the Atlanta Braves have decided that they will not re-sign centerfielder Andruw Jones when his contract expires at the end of the year.

      Schuerholz would not divulge the contract parameters he received from Boras in December but confirmed they were in the “top-tier” of contract in terms of salary and length. It is believed that Boras was asking for at least seven years at close to $20 million annually.

      If the report is accurate, $20 million a year for seven years is quite a hefty asking price for a guy that hit .222 this season and will turn 31 next April. He’s still a nine-time Gold Glover, however, so some team will pony up and pray that his average this past season was a fluke.

      Any predictions on where Jones ends up next season?

      MLB

      Power Rankings: Week 4

      October 2, 2007 /

      Here’s a weekly look at the top and bottom five in the NFL:

      1. New England Patriots (4-0)
      Previous Rank: 1
      Sports books probably made a mint on bettors wagering the over in the Pats-Bengals game last night. Here’s the thing though; did anyone really believe the No. 1 defense in the league was going to allow Cincy to score at will on them? Especially without Rudi Johnson?

      2. Indianapolis Colts (4-0)
      Previous Rank: 2
      Even though they can run at will on most teams, it must make Indy fans a little uneasy to watch the Broncos rip off 223 yards on the ground on Sunday.

      3. Dallas Cowboys (4-0)
      Previous Rank: 3
      Does anybody hear that? It’s the sound of the Cowboys losing money for not re-upping with Tony Romo (112.0 QB rating, 1,199 yards, 13 total TDs) in the offseason.

      4. Green Bay Packers (4-0)
      Previous Rank: 5
      Can the Packers actually continue to win without running the football? While it’s a bit unconventional, with the way Brett Favre and the defense is playing, yeah, I think they can.

      5. Pittsburgh Steelers (3-1)
      Previous Rank: 4
      Even though they squandered a chance to remain perfect with a loss to Arizona, Pittsburgh is still arguably the best 3-1 team in the league. Giving up at least one turnover per game thus far is a bit concerning, however.

      28. New Orleans Saints (0-3)
      Previous Rank: 28
      Divisional opponent (Carolina)….at home…coming off a BYE week. Time to see what you and your team is made of Sean Payton.

      29. Buffalo Bills (1-3)
      Previous Rank: 31
      Make the switch official Dick Jauron! The J.P. Losman experiment is over – it’s Trent Edwards time…

      30. Atlanta Falcons (1-3)
      Previous Rank: 32
      The Falcons’ offense seems to be gelling under Bobby Petrino and Joey Harrington is starting to prove doubters (including this one) wrong, but the running game is still absent.

      31. St. Louis Rams (0-4)
      Previous Rank: 29
      This team appears to be in shambles, from poor defensive performances to injuries, and of course, a very stagnant offense.

      32. Miami Dolphins (0-4)
      Previous Rank: 30
      Miami fans are used to getting poor play out of their quarterback, but not from the defense. Jason Taylor is non-existent.

      What’s your top and bottom five?

      NFL

      New blood great for baseball

      October 2, 2007 /

      After a – pardon the pun – wild (card) game last night between the Rockies and Padres, the postseason is officially ready to kick off in Major League Baseball. Perhaps the biggest thing to note this year is that there finally is some new blood in the water.

      While the Yankees, Red Sox and Angels are familiar faces, the Cubs, Indians, Phillies and of course, the Rockies, offer a breath of postseason fresh air. Analysts like to note how important big market teams are to MLB playoffs because of TV ratings, but it’s exciting to see the Rockies make their first postseason apperance. It’s great that the Cubs get another chance to erase Steve Bartman, and that the Indians and Phillies finally make it back to the playoffs after years of coming up empty. It’s also exciting to root against the Yankees and Red Sox while pulling for the underdog Rockies and Indians. There’s also plenty of star power to go around and some youthful exuberance on the Rockies and Tribe.

      Forget the TV ratings for a minute. This year’s playoffs offer a little something for everyone and that’s only good news for the game. Part of the reason the NFL is so popular is because of its parity. This year’s MLB playoffs stuck a nice balance of new and old, and because of that, I’m truly excited.

      MLB

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