Elbows off the table!

Baseball Update:
Rockies 5, Diamondbacks 1
The Diamondbacks scored early off of Jeff Francis, but their one run in the first was all they were able to get while the Rockies pressured 2006 NL Cy Young Award winner Brandon Webb into a couple of mistakes culminating in a three run third and a 5-1 win. The D'backs threatened in the seventh until Justin Upton elbowed Kaz Matsui in an attempt to break up a double play. Upton was ruled out and killed their mojo. That and the delay caused by angry fans throwing things onto the field just like it was Talladega and Jeff Gordon had won.
WP: Jeff Francis (1-0) LP: Brandon Webb (0-1)

Friday's Schedule
Indians @ Boston; 7:00 PM/est on FOX or ESPN Radio
Probable Starters
Boston: Josh Beckett
Indians: C.C. Sabathia

Rockies @ Diamondbacks; 10:00 PM/est on TBS or ESPN Radio
Probable Starters
D'Backs: Dough Davis
Rockies: Ubaldo Jimenez

Baseball Notes: If you were watching the Rockies game last night you probably caugh Craig Sager (in a great pin stripe suit) interviewing Justin Upton's brother B.J. and their dad. B.J. plays for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and unless he is traded or leaves through free agency will probably never be in the playoffs...Congrats to Johnathan Papelbon who won the Delivery Man of the Year Award presented by DHL. The Award was voted on by the fans...In other Red Sox news, Bobby Kielty will start in right field instead of J.D. Drew...The Phillies will keep Brett Meyers in the bullpen...The Cincinnati Reds met with Dusty Baker about their current open managerial spot...MLB may suspend players who received banned drugs. Yeah, try getting this past the player's union and the ACLU.

Braves Update:
Click here for a look back on John Schuerholz tenure as GM for the Braves.

You can place your deposit on your 2008 season tickets.

NASCAR Update:
We've hit the half way point in the Chase for the Championship as we head to the night race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. The track has been recently paved creating a smooth racing surface but night races seem to trigger more aggressiveness from the drivers and doesn't every single move seem magnified under the lights? Look for Jimmie Johnson and Tony Stewart to be fast on Saturday night in the Bank of America 500 at 7 PM/est on ABC.
Starting Lineup

Sam Hornish, Jr. is 0-4 in qualifying for a Cup race. Maybe it's a sign Sam, you should stick with the IRL!

Michael Waltrip will hold a press conference on Friday to announce plans for MWR and Dale Jarrett in 2008. A rumor floating around is that he'll be adding a partner, Bill Davis Racing perhaps?

David Stremme is still looking for a ride in 2008.

Greg Biffle is concentrating on racing during the season and his wedding and a contract extension in the off season!

Popo in my crib News:
Pittsburgh Steelers backup tailback Najeh Davenport was charged with domesstic violence, endangering children and unlawful restrain in connection with an October 4th incident in Cleveland. Watch out Najeh, because the popo are on your tail!

News & Notes: Wake Forest upset Florida State 24-21 on Thursday...John David Booty's will be on the bench while he watches teammate Mark Sanchez start in his place against Arizona State...Texas A&M is unhappy with coach Dennis Franchione's for-pay newsletter but he'll still be on the sidelines for now...Our well wishes go out to Tony Romo's father Ramiro who is battling prostate cancer. Romo and the Cowboys will be taking on the New England Patriots on Saturday in a battle of the undefeated...The Cowboys will have coach Wade Wilson back after missing five games for violating the league's drug policy...With David Carr missing practice due to a back injury, newly signed Vinny Testaverde may be starting for the Carolina Panthers on Sunday...Ryan Kessler believes Jesse Boulerice deserves a 20-game suspension for crosschecking him in the head...Randy Couture announced he is retiring from UFC competition...And finally, three Georgia basketball players were supsended for missing class. Mike Mercer will miss 15 games while teammate Takais Brown will miss nine and Albert Jackson will miss six. Georgia began a policy of fining players $10 and game suspensions for unexcused absences from class in an attempt to raise graduation rates.

Check this out: It's Friday which means "Friday Night Lights" is on at 9 PM/est on NBC. To get you read click here to see Kristin Dos Santos interview the cast!

It's been fun blogging with you,
Kate