Throwing Tomatoes: Takeru Kobayashi, JaMarcus Russell, Stephen Strasburg, Joe Johnson, LeBron James, 2010 FIFA World Cup and More
Published By Kevin Paul On Monday, July 5th 2010. Under Atlanta Hawks, Features, Humor, Kevin Paul, MLB, NBA, NFL, Oakland Athletics, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Phillies, Soccer, TWHS, Throwing Tomatoes, Washington Nationals, World Cup, Writers Tags: 2010 World Cup, Atlanta Hawks, Bash Brothers, Brett Favre, Charlie Manuel, Cincinnati Reds, Coney Island Hot Dog Contest, Fernando Torres, Get Off My Mound, JaMarcus Russell Arrested, Joe Johnson, Joey Chestnut, Joey Votto, LeBron James, Major League Eating, MLB, National League All-Star Roster, NBA, NFL, Oakland Athletics, Spain Football, Stephen Strasburg, Takeru Kobayashi, Throwing Tomatoes, Washington Nationals
The latest edition of Tomatoes covers a smorgasbord of sports topics, from hot dogs and Major League Eating, to NBA free agency, to the World Cup and more.
So as the headlines continue to get generated, more stories of sports frustration emerge. Don’t sweat it, The Wife Hates Sports has them ... Read More
Stephen Strasburg: Biggest Hype in the Nation’s Capital Since Michael Jordan, Joe Gibbs Returning and More
Published By Kevin Paul On Monday, June 7th 2010. Under Kevin Paul, MLB, NL East, National League, Washington Nationals, Writers Tags: Alexander Ovechkin, donovan mcnabb, Get Your Popcorn Ready, Joe Gibbs, Michael Jordan, Mike Shanahan, MLB, President Obama, Stephen Strasburg, Washington Capitals, Washington DC, Washington Nationals, Washington Redskins, Washington Wizards
Michael Jordan coming back to the NBA and signing with the Wizards was just a drop in the bucket.
Alexander Ovechkin didn’t brew anywhere near this kind of hype and status in his early days with the Capitals.
Joe Gibbs returning to coach the Washington Redskins wasn’t even this big.
In fact, the ... Read More
Power Rankings: The Top 10 Most Spectacular Defensive Shortstops
Published By Kevin Paul On Monday, April 26th 2010. Under Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, Kevin Paul, MLB, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners, TWHS, Toronto Blue Jays, Writers Tags: Best Defensive Shortstops, Boston Red Sox, Derek Jeter, Diving Play, Jeter Dives Into Stands, Jimmy Rollins, Jose Reyes, Marco Scutaro, MLB, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies
As the famous phrase goes, “Chicks dig the long ball.”
While that may be very true, what’s most often overlooked in the game of baseball is overall spectacular defense.
The most noteworthy defensive plays are often made by the athletic and talented shortstops of the game, which feature some of the best ... Read More
Pick Your Knows: Boston Red Sox Over Philadelphia Phillies & Other MLB Predictions
Published By Kevin Paul On Sunday, April 4th 2010. Under AL East, American League, Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Features, Kevin Paul, Los Angeles Dodgers, MLB, Minnesota Twins, National League, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Pick Your Knows, Seattle Mariners, St. Louis Cardinals, World Series, Writers Tags: 2010 MLB Predictions, Adrian Beltre, AL MVP, Albert Pujols, Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Brian Matusz, Chicago White Sox, Chris Young, Cliff Lee, Cole Hamels, Dan Haren, Edwin Jackson, Jason Heyward, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Kevin Youkilis, New York Yankees, NL MVP, Philadelphia Phillies, Red Sox vs Yankees, Red Sox Win World Series, Roy Halladay, Seattle Mariners, St. Louis Cardinals, World Series Prediction
There’s only one better way to kick off the baseball season than Red Sox and Yankees on opening night – and that would be having a double header combining Sox and Yanks, along with the Cubs and Cardinals.
Let’s make that happen, Bud!
Next time, OK?
Anyway, I digress into a peanut and ... Read More
Fantasy Baseball: Top Ten Comeback of the Year Candidates
Published By Kevin Paul On Friday, April 2nd 2010. Under American League, Arizona Diamondbacks, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Fantasy, Fantasy Baseball, Kevin Paul, MLB, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, National League, Philadelphia Phillies, Writers Tags: Adrian Beltre, American League, Arizona Diamondbacks, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Chris Young, Cole Hamels, Comeback of the Year, David Wright, Fantasy Baseball, Francisco Liriano, Geovany Soto, J.J. Hardy, Jake Peavy, Minnesota Twins, MLB, National League, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Stephen Drew, Top 10, Top Ten Comeback Candidates, Ty Wigginton
If you’re a die-hard fantasy geek, then you’ll know that more often than not, leagues are won by the sleeper picks and late draft selections that pan out.
In particular, those mid-to-late round picks often feature potential comeback of the year candidates. Here’s a top ten list of predictions for fantasy ... Read More
Fantasy Baseball: Jason Heyward to Start Opening Day, But What’s His Upside?
Published By Kevin Paul On Saturday, March 27th 2010. Under Atlanta Braves, Fantasy, Fantasy Baseball, Kevin Paul, MLB, NL East, National League, Writers Tags: Alex Gordon, Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Fantasy Baseball, florida marlins, Jason Heyward, Jay Bruce, Jeremy Hermida, Justin Upton, Kansas City Royals, Keeper League, MLB, National League, Nick Markakis, NL East, Rookie of the Year, What is Jason Heyward's Upside?
The Atlanta Braves announced on Friday what everyone in baseball has been speculating over the last few months – that hyped power hitting prospect Jason Heyward will be starting for Atanta on opening day.
All the hype on Heyward is making its way to fantasy leagues as well. But before you ... Read More






