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...
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...
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 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 [...]
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...
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 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...
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 [...]
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...
Former MLB star reliever and emo kid Eric Gagne, who spent the summer leading the Quebec Capitales to the Can-Am League title with his 6-6 record and 4.65 ERA, wants to let you know that he'd like to bring baseball...
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.
Matt Holliday is clearly the cream of the free agent crop, but there are a lot of other candidates for the Mets ' supposed left field vacancy. Here they are, in the same format as the starting pitchers from yesterday . Player 2010 Age WAR 2009 WAR 2008 WAR 2007 5-3-1 WAR $ Matt Holliday* 30 5.7 6.2 7.9 6.1 27.5 Mike Cameron 37 4.3 4 2.2 4.0 17.9 Johnny Damon * 36 3 3.6 2.3 3.1 14.1 Jason Bay * 31 3.5...
Urban Nightmare: Livable Communities Act Boosts Federal Power Over Your Town ScrappleFace editor Scott Ott serves as co-host of PJTV’s Trifecta, a thrice-weekly news, opinion and humor show with Bill Whittle & Steve Green. (NOTE: This week, St. Louis radio doyenne Dana Loesch subs for an ailing Steve Green)
ScrappleFace editor Scott Ott serves as co-host of PJTV’s Trifecta, a thrice-weekly news, opinion and humor show with Bill Whittle & Steve Green. (NOTE: This week, St. Louis radio doyenne Dana Loesch subs for an ailing Steve Green) Media Sharks Attack ‘Cuda, So What’s Behind the Palin Smears', host Dana Loesch
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.
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 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.