ESPN Radio’s dynamic duo, Mike and Mike (aka Greeny and Golic), were baffled by the whole concept of Twitter on today’s morning show. The conversation was sparked by the realization that Kevin Love tweeted that the Timberwolves fired their coach, breaking the news before the team officially announced it. From there, the two Mikes tried […]
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Carefully Crafted on June 18
Carefully Crafted on February 07
ARod On Steroids
Breaking news: ARod tested positive for steroids in 2003. Flash forward to 2007: ARod gives interview with Katie Couric about steroids. Knowing what we know now, what do you think about these statements? “For the record, have you ever used steroids, human growth hormone or any other performance-enhancing substance?” Couric asked. “No,” Rodriguez replied. Asked […]
Carefully Crafted on October 10
The Connection Between Obama and the Rays
You may think I’m losing my mind by trying to make a connection between two of my favorites: politics and baseball. But, take this for what it’s worth. The same stats guy who shocked the sports world when he predicted that the AL’s worst baseball team, the Tampa Rays, would improve by at least 22 […]
Carefully Crafted on September 30
The Absurdity and Magic of Baseball
The Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins played Major League Baseball’s version of a “play-in” game tonight. There is nothing like October baseball — even if my beloved Yankees aren’t in the hunt for the championship. But, the rule that resulted in the end of the Twins’ season is ridiculous. After 162 games, the two […]
Carefully Crafted on September 28
The Sports Media's Love Affair
Clearly, the sports media — specifically those voting in the AP college football poll — have lost all sense of what is right and wrong. They’re so blinded by their love and obsession with SEC that they’ve lost the ability to rank teams according to their actual play on the field. That’s the only explanation […]
Carefully Crafted on September 21
Saying Goodbye to Yankee Stadium
I am sitting at my kitchen table, watching the festivities at Yankee Stadium and it’s hard to believe that my favorite baseball team is switching homes. The “House that Ruth Built” will provide that home-field advantage tonight for the last time. Whether you love or hate the Yankees, there’s no denying the stadium’s place in […]
Carefully Crafted on August 19
Golden Thoughts about the Olympics
Now that Tropical Storm Fay is moving on it’s time to go back to watching the Olympics. The second week is never as compelling as the first — I assume that’s why they’re dragging out the gymnastics event finals. Even so this has been the best Olympics that I can remember. Some observations: We knew […]