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      Jake Locker returning to Washington for senior season

      December 14, 2009 /

      Washington quarterback Jake Locker has decided to return for his senior season reports the Seattle Post Intelligencer.

      “After a great deal of careful thought and deliberation, I have decided to return to Washington and play my senior year,” Locker said in a statement. “I am very excited about this team’s opportunities and potential for the upcoming season and I am looking forward to being a part of it.”

      Draft guru Mel Kiper had Locker fifth on his Big Board last week and Rob Rang had him third in his most-recent mock draft.

      Locker completed 230 of 395 passes for 2,800 yards in his just-completed junior season, throwing for 21 touchdowns with 11 interceptions in coach Steve Sarkisian’s pro-style offense.

      Depending on where he wound have been selected, Locker just passed up $36-72 million. But as long as he stays healthy and has another solid season, the money will be waiting for him in the pros in 2011. You only get one shot to play college football.


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      Decade Debate: 10 Pivotal MLB Trades

      December 14, 2009 /

      There have been countless trades this past decade in the MLB, with some obviously more significant than others. But what were the most pivotal deals of the past 10 years? As part of our Decade Debate series, here are 10 trades in the past decade that turned out to be pivotal for one or both of the clubs involved. Keep in mind that the trades didn’t have to be blockbuster in order to be pivotal. So if you’re wondering why you see the Mets’ acquisition of Johan Santana in the honorable mention section, don’t forget that New York has yet to even make a playoff appearance since that trade.

      10. Red Sox trade “No-mah.”

      While many Boston fans were sad to see Nomar Garciaparra traded to the Cubs as part of a four-team deal that sent Orlando Cabrera and Doug Mientkiewicz to the BoSox, they can’t deny that the deal worked out in the end. Thanks to the contributions of Cabrera and Mientkiewicz during the year, the Red Sox went on to win the 2004 World Series – their first in 86 years. A groin injury derailed Nomar’s days in Chicago, although he did wind up getting a World Series ring for his half season in Boston. It was well-deserved recognition for a player that had meant a lot to the Red Sox organization.

      9. Brewers land CC.

      Did the Brewers win a World Series after unloading prospects Matt LaPorta, Zach Johnson, Rob Bryson and Michael Brantley for CC Sabathia in 2008? No, but that hardly takes away from Sabathia’s value that season. He virtually lifted Milwaukee into the postseason almost single-handily that year by posting an 11-2 record with a 2.70 EA. Granted, he was rocked for five runs in only 3.2 innings by the Phillies in Game 2 of the 2008 NLDS, but the fact that he finished sixth in the NL MVP award voting that year proves how much he meant to Milwaukee.

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      Phillies land Halladay, trade Lee to Mariners in blockbuster deal

      December 14, 2009 /

      According to a report by SI.com, the Phillies have agreed to a trade that will send Roy Halladay to Philadelphia and Cliff Lee to the Mariners.

      The Phillies are in agreement on a three-team trade with the Mariners and Blue Jays to acquire star pitcher Roy Halladay, SI.com has learned. All indications are that Cliff Lee will likely be heading from Philadelphia to Seattle in the trade.

      Sources say Halladay will agree to a contract extension to complete the deal. It’s expected to be a formality, and though terms are not yet clear, it’s expected to be worked out in the next couple days. Halladay wanted to be in Philadelphia, as the Phillies train in Clearwater, Fla., not far from his offseason home.

      The Phillies are giving up prospects to Toronto to get Halladay, but it isn’t known yet which players are in the deal. Philadelphia, which would also get prospects from Seattle, is trying to keep its payroll at around $140 million.

      At first glance, I’m shocked that the Phillies traded Lee away in order to complete this deal. He was dominating in the postseason, posting a perfect 4-0 record and a 1.56 ERA in five starts. But both he and Halladay are in their last year of their contracts and if Philadelphia can only pay for one, they might as well go with the guy that they can lock up long term – especially if that player is Halladay. There was no guarantee that Lee would re-sign with Philadelphia.

      With their pitching staff now set (Lee and Felix Hernandez form one hell of a 1-2 combo), the Mariners must be gearing up to make a run and I wouldn’t be surprised if they wound up signing Jason Bay sometime this offseason to boost their offense.


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      Report: Halladay, agent check into Philly hotel

      December 14, 2009 /

      According to a report by the Philadelphia Inquirer, Roy Halladay and his agent have checked into a Philadelphia hotel.

      Could a trade between the Phillies and Jays be imminent?

      It is not known if a trade sending Halladay to the Phillies is imminent, but if Halladay and the Phils are negotiating–as is indicated by the pitcher’s presence in Philadelphia–that would suggest that the Phils and Blue Jays are far enough along in talks for Halladay to discuss a potential contract extension with the Phils. Halladay has one year remaining on his contract before becoming a free agent.

      The Phils have long been linked to Halladay, and were actively involved in trade talks last July, before the team acquired lefthander Cliff Lee from Cleveland.

      Allow me to get ahead of myself for a moment: Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee and Cole Hamels…NL hitters everywhere just crapped themselves.


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      Should the Colts rest their starters?

      December 14, 2009 /

      One question that always pops up around this time of year is whether or not a team should rest its starters. This season, with two teams that have their sights on finishing 16-0, there is some added weight to that question.

      The Saints have already come out and stated that they want to run the table and finish strong heading into the playoffs. So don’t expect Sean Payton to rest his starters over the next couple of weeks.

      But the Colts are a different animal (no pun intended).

      According to SI.com’s Peter King, Indianapolis will likely begin the process of resting its veterans on Thursday night at Jacksonville. Players dealing with small injuries like Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis will likely see some time off, and Peyton Manning usually rests in Week 17.

      If the Colts do decide to rest their starters, it would be a wise decision. Being a part of history is nice, but the Patriots have taken some of the luster out of going 16-0 and besides, winning a championship is the only thing that matters in the end. What’s the point of a team going 16-0 and not winning the Super Bowl? (I just made a lot of Giants fans happy with that last line.)

      When players convene for training camp every year, they usually don’t have a goal of going 16-0. Their goal is simple: Win the Super Bowl. Just because the Colts are undefeated, doesn’t mean players like Freeney or Mathis should risk their health. If they need time off, then they should get it before the postseason (the real season – the only that matters) starts.

      If the players need it, should the Colts rest their starters?
      Total Votes: 52 Started: December 14, 2009 Back to Vote Screen


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