Month: August 2007 (Page 11 of 16)

      On second thought…

      August 13, 2007 /

      Okay, so I was pretty high on the Eric Gagne to Red Sox trade a week ago, but I’m reporting back to eat a little crow.

      In five appearances for Boston, GagMe has allowed seven earned runs for a super sized 15.75 ERA. Out of the 24 batters he’s faced, he’s allowed half of them to reach base, has cost the Red Sox two wins and could have cost them two more.

      In hindsight, giving up three prospects for a once dominant closer just trying to survive on whatever skill he had left was a bad idea. Also in hindsight, I’m an idiot for thinking this was a good move, but maybe he’ll turn things around. Then again, Boston could have acquired Dennis Eckersley in his prime and it still might not have mattered. We’ve seen this too many times – the BoSox shrivel up like one of the Golden Girls, while the Yankees stay as hot as Jennifer Love Hewitt in Heartbreakers.

      MLB

      Johnson, Chiefs getting close to extension

      August 13, 2007 /

      The Chiefs are getting close to signing their high profile running back Larry Johnson to a new contract extension, according the Kansas City Star. He might be signed as early as this week and even be able to be at least on the sidelines for the Chiefs’ game against the Dolphins this Thursday.

      This is obviously encouraging news not only for the Chiefs, but those of us submerged in fantasy football. Although how many times have we seen a player holdout, miss some training camp time and then blow out his knee in one of the first weeks of the season? If he signs this week, he wouldn’t have missed that much time so it’s not much of a concern, but it’s still something to note.

      Hopefully for Johnson, the Chiefs and most importantly *(tongue in cheek comment) fantasy owners, he gets his contract extension and goes on to have a productive year. He’s been outstanding for Kansas City and it’s high time they pony up and pay one of their key contributors.

      Fantasy Football, NFL

      Running back news

      August 13, 2007 /

      – The Jets’ Thomas Jones limped off the field Monday during practice with an apparent calf or ankle injury. It doesn’t appear to be serious, however.

      I watched Jones’ performance against the Falcons last Friday and I was very impressed. He hit the holes quickly and ran hard. Leon Washington is a sure bet to take away some of Jones’ touches, but it appears that Jones is going to be the Jets’ goal line back.

      – Warrick Dunn participated in all of the Falcons’ drills Monday after recently having back surgery. He spent time with the second team, however, with Jerious Norwood getting first team carries.

      Dunn still isn’t a solid fantasy pick this year, not by a long shot. He really slowed at the end of last year and his TD numbers have been awful the past three years, especially when Atlanta still had T.J. Duckett. Norwood might be worth a look as a third back, but I’d still throw caution to the wind. He’s lighting in a bottle and a threat to break a long run on every carry, but he’s still trying to get used to the Falcons’ new “power running game”.

      – LenDale White is likely to start this Friday for the Titans after backing up Chris Brown last week.

      White’s had an up and down offseason, first being overweight and then battling injuries. However, the Titans are dying for this kid to break out and he’d be a nice goal line threat with how hard he runs. This weekend would be a great time to see how Tennessee uses him if it gets near the end zone.

      Fantasy Football

      No league decision on Vick coming soon

      August 13, 2007 /

      It appears NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will take his time deciding whether or not to suspend Falcons quarterback Michael Vick for breaking the player conduct policy after allegedly participating in illegal gambling and dog fighting.

      No timetable has been set for Goodell’s decision, NFL vice president of public relations Greg Aiello said.

      “No decision’s been made,” Aiello said. “The commissioner has already said he’ll get to it as soon as possible.”

      Good for Goodell, he should take his time dealing with something as serious as this. Most of us want to see a quick and serious punishment handed down to Vick, but maybe the latter can’t happen if the former does. With the way Goodell handled Pacman and Chris Henry’s legal situations, I think he’s earned the public’s respect that he’ll eventually make the right decision regarding Vick.

      The Falcons on the other hand, should want an immediate suspension. Everything out of their camp is about how players and coaches have moved on. They’ve got a season to think about and the sooner Vick is handed a yearlong suspension (or worse) by the league, the better for them. They don’t need any more distractions.

      NFL

      Niners name field after Walsh

      August 12, 2007 /

      Instead of Monster Park field, the San Francisco 49ers have decided to name their home digs, Bill Walsh Field, in honor of the late head coach who passed away recently due to complications with leukemia.

      This is an outstanding decision and one that should be celebrated around the league. With all the commercialism going on in the NFL today – especially with stadium names – I think it’s great to see a team honor such a prominent figure like Walsh. I think more teams should honor icons like Walsh, instead of selling out to the highest sponsor just to make a quick buck.

      Walsh meant so much to that organization and to the league in general – excellent job 49ers.

      NFL

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