MLB

Kiermaier Curtain Call, HOF Forecast & Soldier On

July 26, 2022

In “The Bar” we looked at the future of Kevin Kiermaier & Mike Zunino with the Rays as their seasons comes to an end with a trip to the D.L. We discussed 2023 Cooperstown Class and the three guys from the modern era who “should” get in and we talked about Chicago’s $2.2 Billion plan to renovate Soldier Field with a retractable roof.

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All-Star Adjustments

July 20, 2022

Baseball receives a ton of criticism for a variety of things.   From Rob Manfred’s thoughts on Minor League Baseball salaries to the dwindling numbers of African Americans in MLB those criticisms are not only fair but warranted.  But Baseball does have one big shiny gold medal around its neck.  MLB ’s All Star game and…

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NFL Deep Pockets, Hook em Horns & Sports Next Big Stage

July 15, 2022

In “The Bar” we looked at the NFL’s reported $11 Billion in national revenue for the past year. Expect even more pressure for smaller markets like Jacksonville and Nashville to get revenue lined up for new stadiums done in the next year. We talked about how the BIG 12 stance on teams taunting Texas Football is ridiculous. We wrapped by telling you cities that host major sporting events in red states are about to be front in center when it comes to a women’s right to choose.

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SEC Stands Pat, Durant’s Decision, MLB Copy & Paste

July 12, 2022

In “The Bar” we looked at the SEC’s decision to not seek expansion beyond 16 teams for the moment.  We told you why Miami and Virginia Tech would make the most sense should they decide to add two more.   We took stock in the Kevin Durant trade market and why the Clippers may be his best move “legacy” wise.   We wrapped by telling you how MLB can take a page from the NBA when it comes to their play in round when it comes to expanded its Wild Card Round. 

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Building Baseball Back Better  

June 29, 2022

Major League Baseball now has the world of sports to itself for at least the next 6 weeks.  There are few things that baseball definitively does better than any other big sport. But one thing that they have evolved with the times on is the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby.  Despite the sport’s shrinking…

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Baseball’s Big Chance

June 16, 2022

Say It Ain’t So… The Orioles may bounce on Baltimore?  Chalk that one up to something I didn’t have on my franchise relocation Bingo card here in 2022.  One thing is for certain,  if they do leave it will take less than 12 months before the Rays franchise and its ownership begins their light jog…

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The Need for Number Two

April 5, 2022

Bill Self joined a very exclusive group when his Kansas Jayhawks erased a 16 point deficit to knock off North Carolina for its first title in 14 years.  Self added a second title to his resume joining Jay Wright and Rick Pitino as the only other active coaches that have more than one championship.  Winning…

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DeSantis Dimes, Fantastic Final Fours & Throwback Must Haves

March 30, 2022

In “The Bar” we looked at how the Bills, Erie County & State of New York have given the Khan Family the perfect blueprint to get a new stadium in Jacksonville. We discussed this year’s blue blooded Final Four in Hoops and explored what the perfect Final Four would be in all major sports. We wrapped by discussing the Bucs decision to bring back the creamsicle uniforms and what five throwbacks we need to see every year in the NFL

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Baseball is Back, Mike White’s White Board & Quarterback Chaos

March 11, 2022

In “The Bar” we discussed the return of Major League Baseball and why the lockout was the best thing that could’ve happened to the sport. We laid out the 2 year plan that needs to be in place for Mike White as Gators Basketball Coach. We wrapped by looking at the QB Chaos that is taking place in the NFL and why the Panthers should pass on the proposed DeShaun Watson rumored deal.

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Bills’ Big Bucks, Rodgers Remodel & Baseball’s Bundle

March 7, 2022

In “The Bar” we looked at the state of New York closing in on a deal that will give the Bills and City of Buffalo $850 million towards a new stadium. NY Gov Hochul is driving the ship on this one. Shad Khan and Lenny Curry now need to lead on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to get a new Jags Stadium deal. The Broncos are rumored to be offering multiple 1’s and a 2nd for Aaron Rodgers . The Packers don’t even need to think about this. We wrapped by looking at why MLB and the Players Union are making massive strides for the game even though they are still a ways part on money.

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