Sunday, Devember 14, 2008 - Working for the Weekend

-If the LA Angels don't succeed in wooing Mark Texeira, it looks like they'll be looking to bolster their defence instead, and use the money to try to get Padres' ace Jake Peavy.
-How could I forgot to make a note of Carmelo Anthony's 33 points in one quarter? There's no double meaning to that line - other than how terrible the Timberwolves are - it honestly slipped my mind.
-It looks like Daunte Culpepper will have to work for the extra million dolalrs of his contract, as this is going down to the wire for him.
-Recycling news just to get a little bit of hockey on the front page of ESPN? That's got to put the self-esteem of the NHL at an all-time low. And while on the topic, before last night, how long has it been since the Toronto Maple Leafs were not featured on Hockey Night In Canada on a Saturday?
-To the left, you can see Manny Delcarmen sporting the new alternate retro jersey and Hanging Sox, which will be their primary logo.
-No surprises here, Justin Mourneau was named the top Canadian baseball player of the year. He's got a long way to catch Larry Walker's nine, but if anyone can do it, it's him.
-The New York Yankees are looking to sign either Mark Texeira, but if that doesn't pan out, they'll turn their attention and wallet to Manny Ramirez. The same reports indicate that they are also keeping close tabs on top free-agent pitchers Andy Pettitte, Derek Lowe and Ben Sheets as well. Simply ridiculous...
-Hockey gamers rejoice, EA Sports will soon debut 3 on 3 NHL Arcade.
-Thus ends the illustrious career of another sporting great, this one ending in a 7th place finish for Annika Sorrenstam as well as having to urinate in a cup.

Thursday. November 6th, 2008 - Holy Water

-For those who didn't see it, Stevie Franchise's slick diamond studded Barack Obama blazer. Classy, Steve.
-Tokyo is concerned with Barack Obama winning the election, stating that this could sway the decision for the host of the '16 Olympics.
-Derek Jeter's reputation takes another hit, as Fielding Bible has ranked him as the worst DSS in the game, today.
-Jermaine O'Neal needs to cool it on the tech's - love the attitude, but there are smarter ways to do it, when it doesn't cost the team points and/or possessions.
-With the Leafs playing competitive hockey, is this enough to lure Mats Sundin? Not likely, I'd say his desire to win it all will be the key factor in which team he chooses. Slam! lists the Ottawa Senators, New York Rangers, Philadelpia Flyers, Montreal Canadiens and Chicago Blackhawks as the other teams showing strong interest in his services.
-A man and a woman were arrested for getting it on, on the john during a Bills-Jets game. There's a story to share with the grandchildren.
-With A.J Burnett gone presumably, it will be interesting to see what route J.P Ricciardi will take on finding a new #2 pitcher. Derek Lowe and Jon Garland are some notable free agent pitchers whom I wouldn't mind.
-With the U.S election in full swing, SI.com conducted a Sports Ballot and the results had Peyton Manning as the athlete with the best chance of becoming a politician - with 37.3% of the votes.
-Apparently Chad "Ocho Cinco" hid Barack Obama support signs in both goalposts before the Bengals' game against the Texans in what was supposed to be his touchdown celebration. Funny stuff. If only he had scored that game.
-Remember to place your bid on the rainwater that infamously brought Game 5 of this year's World Series to a "screeching halt".
-I'm slightly embarrassed to be a considered a fellow Raptors fan from this...um, what is it.

PTI: Big Finish for Nov. 5th - minus Kornheiser.