Vincente Padilla Is On The Trading Block
“I once heard somebody say,” quipped one baseball man, “that he doesn’t just have baggage. He has luggage.” – of Texas Ranger SP Vincente Padilla. … Continue reading…Vincente Padilla Is On The Trading Block
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Ted Turner’s Atlanta Braves Managing Stint
“May 11, 1977: During a 16-game losing streak, Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner sends manager Dave Bristol on 10-day scouting trip and steps in to manage the team. Under Turner, the losing streak reaches 17 games after a 2-1 defeat by the Pirates. ‘Managing isn’t all that difficult,’ insists Turner. ‘Just score more runs than the other guy.'” – John Kuenster in Baseball Digest (Sept. 2007, 21). … Continue reading…Ted Turner’s Atlanta Braves Managing Stint
Andy Roddick On Playing Russia In The 2007 Davis Cup Finals
“The only bad Russian I remember growing up was Drago against Rocky,” he said, a reference to the fourth installment of Sylvester Stallone’s “Rocky” fight films. – Andy Roddick on the Davis Cup Finals between the U.S. and Russia.
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Rob Neyer On Recent Scott Boras Contracts
Rob Neyer speaks on the best-to-worst contracts uber sports agent Scott Boras has negotiated since 1997. … Continue reading…Rob Neyer On Recent Scott Boras Contracts
Stephen King On The Movie Adaptations Of His Books
“They didn’t ruin my books. There they are, right there on the shelf.” — Stephen King … Continue reading…Stephen King On The Movie Adaptations Of His Books