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Most Americans Want to Cancel Stimulus Funds

Political Wire (Free subscription) | 8 hours ago

A new Rasmussen survey finds 51% of Americans believe canceling the rest of the economic stimulus money would create more jobs than actually spending it. Derek Thompson : "That is insane... The idea that canceling the stimulus would create more jobs implies that passing the stimulus has actually killed more jobs than it's created, which is bonkers. Let's say you don't want to consider infrastructure...

• Jobs And The Stimulus - The Daily Dish

J.C. Bradbury: Wins Suck

The Huffington Post (Free subscription) | 8 hours ago

This past week's elections of Zack Greinke and Tim Lincecum as the Cy Young winners for their respective leagues has generated some controversy. While no...

Last Night's Winner: Tokers [Last Night's Winner]

Deadspin (Free subscription) | 9 hours ago

In sports, everyone is a winner—some people just win better than others. Like Ricky Williams and Tim Lincecum, who yesterday inhaled deeply the vapors of success. And perhaps some other stuff,...

minka kelly is in st barths

What Would Tyler Durden Do? (Free subscription) | 7 hours ago

Minka Kelly is in St Barths this week with her boyfriend, New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter. He’s really famous, so I have to sweeten the pot if my plan to steal her away is gonna work. The commercials for Kay Jewelers suggested this Loves Embrace pendant. While the world may [...]

Braves Add Five Players to 40-Man Roster

Talking Chop (Free subscription) | 7 hours ago

Today is the last day to set 40-man rosters to protect players from the Rule 5 draft later this month. Per Mark Bowman, the Braves added five pitchers, left-handers Lee Hyde, Jose Ortegano and Jonny Venters and right-handers Jeff Lyman and Kyle Coffield. Bowman has a writeup of each player here . Lee Hyde and Jeff Lyman will be reviewed today and tomorrow respectively here as Talking Chop presents...

Lincecum makes a statement: With words, deeds and natural cool

Talking Points with Tim Kawakami (Free subscription) | 8 hours ago

Straight from this morning’s paper, with one additional topping thought… I never thought Tim Lincecum was in any serious jeopardy after his traffic stop and arrest, and that’s what I wrote. He still needed to address it, in some way. I figured he would and he would do it well.... Continue reading...

Chien-Ming Wang Open To Dodgers

MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 8 hours ago

Chien-Ming Wang appears open to pitching for the Dodgers if the Yankees cut him loose, according to a Taiwanese report passed along by Diamond Leung. Reporters brought up the Dodgers idea and Wang replied, "Not bad" and talked about his comfort pitching for Joe Torre. Wang is nearly certain to be non-tendered by the Yankees after having surgery in July to repair a torn ligament in his shoulder...

Opinion: Catcher to Replace Brian Schneider

MetsBlog (Free subscription) | 8 hours ago

According to Adam Rubin, in a report for the Daily News, the Mets off-season shopping list is as follows: Catcher to replace Brian Schneider. Power upgrade in left field. Second baseman if Luis Castillo can be traded. Rotation help. Eighth-inning reliever. Second lefthander in the bullpen to pair with Pedro Feliciano. Yes, I like the simple idea of getting 20 home runs [...]

Interesting Free Agent Rankings

Talking Chop (Free subscription) | 9 hours ago

More photos » by Winslow Townson - AP Billy Wagner could wind up in an Atlanta Braves uniform next year. Browse more photos » Keith Law ranks the top-50 free agents at ESPN Insider. Some interesting notes: He lists Mike Gonzalez 16th, ahead of Rafael Soriano , saying they are the two best relievers on the market, but he considers Gonzo healthier and more valuable from the left side. Rafael...

What Went Right: The Improved Defense

River Ave. Blues (Free subscription) | 9 hours ago

Over the next week or so, we’ll again break down what went wrong and what went right for the 2009 Yankees. The series this year will be much more enjoyable than the last. Pitching and defense wins championships, or so the saying goes. The 2008 Yankees were one of the game’s worst defensive clubs, ranking next [...] Post from: River Ave. Blues A New York Yankees blog What Went Right: The...

Hot Stove Tracker - MLB.com

Amazin' Avenue (Free subscription) | 9 hours ago

Hot Stove Tracker - MLB.com Sortable list of all free agents, including major and minor leagues. Type A/B status is indicated as well. Luis Ayala is still available.

About That Slugger...

Yanksfan vs Soxfan (Free subscription) | 7 hours ago

David Ortiz has been outspoken the last couple seasons about the Red Sox' need for more power in the lineup, and he was at it again yesterday: “Everybody was looking at me like I was a clown,’’ Ortiz said yesterday at Fenway Park, dropping an expletive to make his point....

Friday Links

Sabernomics (Free subscription) | 7 hours ago

— My latest Huffington Post column is now up. I discuss why Wins shouldn’t be used to evaluate pitchers. So, kudos to Law and Carroll for using »»

Dunigan in the hometown paper

Rattler Radio (Free subscription) | 7 hours ago

Which happens to be the Chicago Tribune . Joe Dunigan making progress in Seattle Mariners system It's an undeniable truth of the 21st Century: The window to a man's soul is his Twitter account. So when Joe Dunigan tweets that "Law Abiding Citizen is possibly the movie of the year," he's saying he's a normal 23-year-old just trying to enjoy life. When he tweets "good Halloween ... another...

Minor League Free Agents for this offseason

Rattler Radio (Free subscription) | 7 hours ago

Baseball America.com has the full list . Just the Mariner and Brewers minor league free agents are below. ex-Rattlers are in bold. Milwaukee Brewers (14) RHP: Ruben Flores (Hi A), Matt Ginter (AAA), Ryan Houston (AAA), Wes Littleton (AA) LHP: Chris Capuano++ (AAA), Lindsay Gulin (AAA) , Sam Narron (AAA), Chase Wright (AAA) C: Carlos Corporan (AAA) 3B: Kevin Melillo (AA) SS: Michael Garciaparra (AA)...

The Office Season 6 Episode 11 Shareholder Meeting

erikawrq | yesterday

THE OFFICE “Shareholder Meeting” Season 6 Episode 11 - Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) gets excited when he’s invited by David Wallace (Andy Buckley) to be honored on stage at the Dunder Mifflin shareholder meeting in New York, and he brings Andy (Ed Helms), Dwight (Rainn Wilson) and Oscar (Oscar Nunez) along for the ride.

Whimsy Animals 1.0 - Kids Jigsaw Puzzle App for iPhone and iPod touch

prmac | 11/14/2009

David Ross Software today announces Whimsy Animals 1.0 , a simple kids jigsaw puzzle game for iPhone and iPod touch. Explore sixty beautiful animal photos and sounds by completing simple jigsaw puzzles. Practice hand-eye coordination, recognize shapes, and learn about scale while unveiling a world of animals, domestic and wild, baby and adult - all with their fun and unique sounds. Great to play with...

Sammy Sosa Bleached Face Before & After Images

sonupt5@gmail.com | 11/13/2009

Sammy Sosa Bleached Skin | Sammy Sosa Surgery Photos Retired MLB outfielder, Sammy Sosa has been in the news recently due to a noticeable change in his skin color. His pale skin has many speculating that he is receiving a similar cosmetic treatment to that of the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Some suspected his lighter complexion is tied to purported steroid use.