Padres GM A.J. Preller continues overhaul with Wil Myers deal For the first time in a long time, the San Diego Padres resemble an organization with a sense of urgency. On Wednesday, new general manager A.J. Preller agreed to his second blockbuster trade in eight days, acquiring 2013 AL Rookie of the Year Wil Myers from the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-team, 11-player trade that also includes … [Read more...]
Rene Rivera welcomes new teammate to San Diego, is immediately traded
Rene Rivera welcomes new teammate to San Diego, is immediately traded The unpredictable nature of baseball's offseason struck again on Wednesday, resulting in what would best be described as an awkward tweet from veteran catcher Rene Rivera. Like any good teammate, Rivera went out of his way to welcome free-agent pitcher Brandon Morrow to the San Diego Padres after he inked a deal with team … [Read more...]
Marlins announce Michael Morse signing by Morse code
Marlins announce Michael Morse signing by Morse code Credit where it's due, the Miami Marlins are doing some serious this winter and seem to be on track to field a very competitive team in 2015. It would also appear they're on top of their social media game. On Wednesday, the team announced its most recent acquisition on Twitter, that of free-agent slugger Michael Morse on a two-year, $16 … [Read more...]
The Royals don’t look so bad for trading Wil Myers now, do they?
The Royals don't look so bad for trading Wil Myers now, do they? In baseball, more so than any other major pro sport, trades are a long game. While we certainly break down winners and losers right away when a big trade happens, it usually takes years before we learn who's actually the winner and who's actually the loser. No trade chip proves this better than Wil Myers, the uber-prospect who … [Read more...]
Padres GM A.J. Preller continues aggressive overhaul with Wil Myers deal
Padres GM A.J. Preller continues aggressive overhaul with Wil Myers deal For the first time in a long time, the San Diego Padres resemble an organization with a sense of urgency. On Wednesday, new general manager A.J. Preller agreed to his second blockbuster trade in seven days, acquiring 2013 AL Rookie of the Year Wil Myers from the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-team, 11-player trade that also … [Read more...]
Bleacher Report Expert Picks for Every 2014-15 College Football Bowl Game – Bleacher Report
Bleacher Report Expert Picks for Every 2014-15 College Football Bowl Game - Bleacher Report Andy Lyons/Getty Images Bowl season is the most wonderful time of year, and this year's slate of bowl games will bring you a compelling matchup nearly every day for three straight weeks. From the national semifinals between No. 1 Alabama and No. 4 Ohio State, and No. 2 Oregon and No. 3 Florida State, to … [Read more...]
NFL Week 16 Picks Against The Spread 2014: Predictions And Updated Las … – International Business Times
NFL Week 16 Picks Against The Spread 2014: Predictions And Updated Las ... - International Business Times As NFL teams make a push towards the playoffs in Week 16, the road teams are expected to have a lot of success. They are favored in half of the games on the schedule, according to the betting odds at Las Vegas casinos. Two road teams are favored by double-digits. The underdogs were almost even … [Read more...]
Sprint to end NASCAR sponsorship after 2016
Sprint to end NASCAR sponsorship after 2016 Sprint will not return as the primary sponsor of NASCAR's top series upon the conclusion of its current contract at the end of the 2016 season. "We are proud of our association with NASCAR's top series but have made the decision not to extend our sponsorship beyond the next two years," Sprint vice president of marketing Steve Gaffney said in a … [Read more...]
Wade Miley clashed with D-backs because he wasn’t gluten-free
Wade Miley clashed with D-backs because he wasn't gluten-free The Boston Red Sox are OK with players having gluten in their diets, right? Because starting pitcher Wade Miley, who they acquired last week in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks, says he clashed with the D-backs about his diet. Specifically about not being gluten-free. Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic talked to Miley about … [Read more...]
US skier Nyman leads Val Gardena downhill training (The Associated Press)
US skier Nyman leads Val Gardena downhill training (The Associated Press) VAL GARDENA, Italy (AP) -- American skier Steven Nyman led the opening training session Wednesday for a World Cup downhill on the Saslong course, the site of his only two career wins. … [Read more...]