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It's all or nothing for Sexson in the Bronx
All on the Field sports blog | July 17th 2008 by Kevin Hayward
Even as Richie Sexson stumbled through a second consecutive abysmal season, I was part of a minority of baseball fans who believed he still has some good baseball left in him.The numbers (.218 BA, 76 strikeouts, and just 30 RBIs) are terrible and the read more
David Eckstein on the art of winning fans and influencing people
All on the Field sports blog | July 1st 2008 by Kevin Hayward
I was at the Mariners-Blue Jays game last night, and besides the fact that Roy Halladay is a dominating pitcher and Canadian fans are obnoxious, I made an interesting observation.David Eckstein is not just a scrappy baseball player, but he's also a g read more
Tiger's absence: good or bad for the sport?
All on the Field sports blog | June 19th 2008 by Kevin Hayward
Nice piece by Rick Morrissey in the Chicago Tribune, outlining all the reasons why Tiger missing the rest of the season is bad news for the PGA.Namely, less people in the galleries, fewer people tuning into each tournament -- even the majors -- and a read more
Bavasi, Randolph take the fall...did they deserve it?
All on the Field sports blog | June 17th 2008 by Kevin Hayward
Two underachieving teams finally decided it was time to do something. One placed the blame with the general manager, the other with the manager.Mariners GM Bill Bavasi and Mets manager Willie Randolph, scapegoats for their respective franchises, have read more
House foundational to Celtics' comeback
All on the Field sports blog | June 12th 2008 by Kevin Hayward
There were many keys to the Celtics' come-from-behind victory Thursday night, but there's one that sticks out like the shine on Sam Cassell's forehead.When Boston needed a spark from its bench, Eddie House was the man for the job.The Celtics' backup read more
Donaghy alleges NBA Playoffs conspiracy
All on the Field sports blog | June 11th 2008 by Kevin Hayward
Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy is a scumbag, and his actions were worse than anything Pete Rose ever did.But that doesn't make Donaghy a liar by default.The former referee's attorney filed an allegation in New York's U.S. District Court Tuesday, sayi read more
Griffey's 600th less watched, but more praiseworthy than Bonds' 7…
All on the Field sports blog | June 9th 2008 by Kevin Hayward
If Ken Griffey, Jr. hit career home run #600 but only 16,003 people were there to see it, does that mean it doesn't matter?More than 22,000 sports fans passed on the chance to witness history at Dolphin Stadium Monday night, when Griffey joined an ex read more
No Shake for You! Celebration costs Uruguayan handshake at French…
All on the Field sports blog | June 3rd 2008 by Kevin Hayward
Doubles tennis doesn't usually make headlines, which is a shame, because it's just as much a part of the sport as singles (and more fun to watch, in my opinion).But semi-famous American doubles team Bob and Mike Bryan made the news at the French Ope read more
It can't get much lower for the Rockies
All on the Field sports blog | June 1st 2008 by Kevin Hayward
We've heard all about how weird of a baseball season it's been so far, and who am I to argue?Tampa Bay has the best record in the American League but still can't convince anyone there to see it for themselves, the Yankees are struggling just to stay read more
The wrong kind of chin music
All on the Field sports blog | May 20th 2008 by Kevin Hayward
One of the biggest critiques of the anti-metal bat movement sweeping the country is that it's primarily based upon anecdotal evidence. The hard data, people say, will show you that metal bats are no more dangerous than wood bats.Try telling that to t read more
Is home court a self-fulfilling prophecy?
All on the Field sports blog | May 13th 2008 by Kevin Hayward
If you ask me, these NBA playoffs have become a little too predictable. Like top-tier tennis players slugging it out, holding serve until the set reaches a tiebreaker, the remaining teams seem invincible on their home courts.When the series swaps ci read more
Time for Houston to end the Bourn Experiment
All on the Field sports blog | May 11th 2008 by Kevin Hayward
Here's a riddle for the Houston Astros to chew on: how valuable is an incredible base runner that rarely reaches base?When the Astros acquired Michael Bourn as part of the deal that sent Brad Lidge to Philadelphia, it seemed like a great fit. Bourn w read more
If you're looking for innings, Livan Hernandez is still your man
All on the Field sports blog | May 8th 2008 by Kevin Hayward
Say what you want about Livan Hernandez -- he's pudgy, he's got average stuff, and there's no way he's only 33 years old -- but the man is an innings eater.Hernandez has been traded or cast away by four teams now, but when the dust settles, there he read more
Yankees, Sox fans exemplify worst in sports rivalries
All on the Field sports blog | May 6th 2008 by Kevin Hayward
Sports rivalries are all fun and games until someone decides to "take this outside."A Yankees fan who found herself among throngs of Red Sox fans at a New Hampshire bar has been charged with the reckless second-degree murder of one of her hecklers. W read more
Roger Clemens is sorry, but for what?
All on the Field sports blog | May 5th 2008 by Kevin Hayward
For all his high-ranking Republican friends, Roger Clemens took a page right out of Bill Clinton's book Sunday.Clemens issued a heartfelt "no apology" apology to his family and the public via a statement to the Houston Chronicle. He was sincere, remo read more
Inside the mind of Barry Zito, baseball's most overpaid long reli…
All on the Field sports blog | April 28th 2008 by Kevin Hayward
Baseball's highest paid starter can add a new title to his resume: highest paid long reliever.A slumping Barry Zito, 0-6 with a 7.53 ERA, was demoted from the San Francisco rotation Monday. The move, which the Giants hope to be short-term, is intende read more
Tyler Hansbrough must really want a national championship
All on the Field sports blog | April 25th 2008 by Kevin Hayward
Tyler Hansbrough has announced he'll be staying for his senior year at North Carolina.The AP national player of the year, who averaged 22.6 points and 10.2 rebounds per game, has decided to stick around and pick up his degree. That, and take one more read more
Shaun Alexander cut by Seahawks as the "Madden Curse" continues
All on the Field sports blog | April 23rd 2008 by Kevin Hayward
It really shouldn't surprise us anymore when something bad happens to a former Madden cover man.We all know the sad endings of Garrison Hearst and Michael Vick, and Daunte Culpepper hasn't exactly panned out as expected, either. Several others have h read more
Steinbrenner to world: Joba Chamberlain belongs in the rotation!
All on the Field sports blog | April 22nd 2008 by Kevin Hayward
If there was ever any doubt, let's put it to rest now: Hank Steinbrenner is a chip off the old block.Steinbrenner made headlines again yesterday, announcing that it was time for Joba Chamberlain to enter the starting rotation."I want him as a starter read more
Tejada's unscheduled "double birthday" adds insult to GM Wade's i…
All on the Field sports blog | April 18th 2008 by Kevin Hayward
Miguel Tejada is 33, not 31. We all know that now, thanks to his basically coerced confession.ESPN and a team of lawyers got their hands on a copy of Tejada's birth certificate from the Dominican Republic and showed it to Tejada.His confession, unsur read more
How Tiger can use his "recovery" time
All on the Field sports blog | April 16th 2008 by Kevin Hayward
Tiger Woods "broke the news" on his Web site Tuesday that he'd had arthroscopic knee surgery, but there was something a little suspicious about the announcement and its timing. Woods did not seem to be favoring either leg at the Masters, and it wasn' read more
We interrupt the conclusion of this baseball game to bring you NA…
All on the Field sports blog | April 14th 2008 by Kevin Hayward
If you don't know how the Yankees-Red Sox game ended Saturday, you probably don't have access to cable television, internet, a newspaper, a library, friends, etc. But if all you have going for you is an antenna that beams FOX into your living room, read more
Look who's 0-7, last place in AL Central
All on the Field sports blog | April 8th 2008 by Kevin Hayward
The Tigers, a team that many thought would contend for the World Series, are 0-for-2008.In seven tries, including three each against Kansas City and Chicago, Detroit is winless. They are the only team in the Major League without at least one notch in read more
Making the case for a third place game in the NCAA Tournament
All on the Field sports blog | April 6th 2008 by Kevin Hayward
In a perfect world, I would have just finished watching a tightly-contested battle between the nation's #1 and #3 teams, North Carolina and UCLA. Two of the best big men in the country, Tyler Hansbrough and Kevin Love, would fight it out to the end, read more
Disabled List welcomes Mike Hampton back
All on the Field sports blog | April 4th 2008 by Kevin Hayward
It might be time for Mike Hampton to sit back, relax, and stop trying to earn his $15,000,000 salary. Or if that's important to him, perhaps Atlanta pitching coach Roger McDowell could use an assistant.Because if the last five years are any evidence, read more
Lute Olson returns, throws Kevin O'Neill under bus
All on the Field sports blog | April 2nd 2008 by Kevin Hayward
Now that Lute Olson has resumed his head coaching duties at Arizona, feel free to put Kevin O'Neill at the top of any "Who's Not" list in sports.Not only has the 73-year-old Olson returned from his leave of absence to coach the team, but he's also st read more
MLB Previews: NL East
All on the Field sports blog | March 26th 2008 by Kevin Hayward
When Jimmy Rollins called the Phillies the favorites to win the NL East last season, the average fan would have thought he was just running his mouth. The Braves had owned the division from its inception in 1995, and the Mets were coming off a 97-win read more
MLB Previews: NL Central
All on the Field sports blog | March 24th 2008 by Kevin Hayward
The NL Central: the only six-team division in baseball, and it seems like every year the league about has to beg a team to win it. Chicago backed into the title in 2007 despite posting a record of 85-77, worst among division winners in baseball. The read more
MLB Previews: NL West
All on the Field sports blog | March 23rd 2008 by Kevin Hayward
With real-life, start keeping stats action opening a week from Monday, I figure it's about time to start my Major League Baseball season previews. I'll post one division at a time, and if it's a good day I may squeeze in two divisions. Between a busy read more
Chuck Hayes' free throws are not for the faint of heart
All on the Field sports blog | March 16th 2008 by Kevin Hayward
Houston won a big one over Los Angeles Sunday to take sole possession of first in the Western Conference and extend its winning streak to 22 games.More importantly, though, the nation got the opportunity to watch Chuck Hayes shoot a free throw. That read more
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