Tuesday, January 29, 2008

The Roger Clemens guide to pro-rated salaries

Super Bowl Round Up:



The Giants have arrived in Arizona but not without a little delay. The plane had an hour delay out of Newark Liberty International Airport after cornerback Aaron Ross got sick on the plane. Ross along with teammates Maidson Hedgecock, Michael Johnson and Manny Wright are all battling a flu bug but according to Micahel Straham "It's not a sign" of things to come. I hope this isn't like the bug that was passed around the Carolina Hurricanes locker room.

Click here for ESPN.com profile of Giant Chris Snee.

Computers are predicting the Patriots will win the Super Bowl while a Camel in NJ and Mets 3rd baseman David Wright have their eyes on the Giants.

Tom Brady made his way onto the practice field for the Pats. I guess that mysterous ankle injury has finally heeled.

As far as the NFL is concerned, the Patriots have been good boys about that whole not spying thing.

Just because there have not been any direct threats to the Super Bowl doesn't mean the Arizona popo won't have increased security around the event.

Click here for more Super Bowl news & notes.

Football Update:
The Ravens have rehired and promoted defensive coordinator Rex Ryan.

Reports have Browns head coach Romeo Crennel thisclose to a two year extension that would keep in Cleveland through 2011.

The Eagles have hired Sean McDermott as a secondary coach while the Houston Texans have hired Ray Rhodes as the assistant defensive backs coach.

Denver Broncos safety John Lynch is pondering retirement.

Baseball Update:
Bet you didn't see this coming, the Orioles Erik Bedard trade to the Mariners is being held up by owner Peter Angelos. Of course the Orioles are denying the trade rumors altogether so who knows.

The Red Sox picked up right hander David Aardsma from the White Sox fro Willy Mota and Miguel Socolovich.

The Phillies have a new third basemand, pending a physical, Pedro Feliz will call Philadelphia home for the next two seasons.

Todd Wellemeyer and the Cardinals have agreed to a one year, $1 million contract, avoiding arbitration.

With Paul Lo Duca on IR for the next 4-6 weeks, the Nationals look to sign veteran catcher Johnny Estrada. The Nats claim they made the move because they are heavy with righties, but you can't help but refer to Pauly's injury. Lo Duca and Estrada do have something in common, they both were dropped by the Mets in 2007.

Joba Chamberlain could begin his first full season in pinstripes coming out of the bull pen before moving into the starting rotation.

Brandon Inge is still frustrated with the Tigers for picking up Miguel Cabrera over two months ago. He continues to hope that Detroit will find a trading partner, but is preparing himself for heading to spring training in a Tigers uniform.

Nolan Ryan could become the Rangers new President. Hey, I wonder how he feels about becoming the US's new President. I'm still so undecided about who to vote for.

The Reds could join the Dodgers in moving their spring training facility to Arizona.

The Little League World Series is doing a little tweaking. Click here for details.

Popo in my crib News:
A temporary restraining order issued against Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss has been extended to March 28th. Moss' longtime friend Rachelle Washington filed the intial order following a January 6th incident in which she claims Moss injured her. Moss has denied the incident and no charges have been filed. Watch out Randy, because the popo are on your tail!

Steelers wide reciever Cedrick Wilson withdrew a restraining order against his ex-girlfriend Lindsay Paulat after the two agreed "to have no contact with each other and share custody of their 1-year-old daughter." Paulat was involved in a standoff with the popo last week and faces aggravated assault and reckless endangerment charges. Watch out Lindsay, because the popo are on your tail!

T.O. has $800,000 reasons less to live after an arbitrator ruled in the Eagles favor. Owens will have to give back $800,000 in signing bonuses to the team. Watch out Terrell, because the popo are on your tail!

University of Illinois linebacker Erique Robertson has pleaded not guilty to felony charges of reckless discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon following an at a Champaign bar where Robertson allegedly fired a gun. Seriously kid, you fire a gun at a strip club not a Champaign bar. Keep it classy. Watch out Erique, because the popo are on your tail!

News & Notes: Jason Kidd is ready to high tail it out of New Jersey. And who could blame him, he's getting older and he wants a championship. Judging from the Nets current 9 game slide, he probably won't get a ring in New Jersey...Meanwhile Chris Webber says his move to Golden State is a "done deal"...The Grizzles waived veteran guard Damon Stoudamire...The Utah Jazz add to their current win streak with a 97-91 win over the Spurs...The Hornets buzzed passed a Carmelo less Nuggets, 117-93...Teemu Selanne is taking a page out of Roger Clemens notebook by agreeing to return to the Ducks mid-way through the NHL season. Selanne signed a one year deal and is planning on joining the team on Tuesday...Memphis remains #1 in the coaching poll...After suspending Jerome Dyson and Doug Wiggins for an alcohol related incident, Connecticut has won their second straight, this time a 69-67 victory over Louisville...Kansas football coach Mark Mangino underwent unknown tests before planning to return to work on Tuesday...Sad news, former USC and Arizona head coach Larry Smith has died. He was only 68...After the first day of Las Vegas testing, Toyota is looking strong for 2008...They say winning makes everything better, but we're pretty sure there's more to Dario Franchitti and Juan Pablo Montoya's friendship than their Rolex 24 victory on Sunday.

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It's been fun blogging with you,
Kate

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