My Vote to the Baseball Hall of Fame go to: Pete Rose!
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Peter Edward Rose Sr aka Charlie Hustle broke into Major League Baseball on April 8, 1963. He started the season hitless going 0 for a 11. He got his first hit on April 13, 1963 against the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the rest is history, as they say in Hollywood. But, this is not Hollywood, this is real world. Charlie Hustle received his nick name, because he played the game at the highest level, he would do what ever it takes to win, except cheat. In the 1970 all star game, Rose was involved in one of the greatest scoring plays of all time. With the game on the line, Rose came around third determine to score. Pete lowered his shoulder and barreled catcher Ray Fosse to score the game winning running. Rose also is the only player in his era to come close to the 56 game hitting streak, by hitting safely in 44 games. Rose went on to break Ty Cobb's record of 4192 on September 11, 1985. He went on to end his career with 4,256 hits, a record that still stands today. He retired from the game unofficially on November 11, 1986. He went on to manage the Cincinnati Reds. He was banned from the game of baseball for gambling in 1989. He has since admitted to gambling on his team to win, but never threw any games. This is keeping him out of the baseball hall of fame.
I feel he should be inducted into the baseball hall of fame based on his stats on the field. Not from the mistakes as a manager. If they let the players that did Steroids and HGH into the Hall why not Rose? What is fair about a player that cheats to beef his stats? I would love to here all your thoughts and opinions!
The newEngland Patriots are going to finish the season with a better win percentage that me. The should they are going to be tough to beat. But, they are who I thought they were. The Steelers will be at them in the Playoffs. I went 3 and 2 last week bring my record to 31 and 39. Still a shot with 3 weeks to play. MVP for Week 14 is going to be Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints. Wait until Next award is going to go to Atlanta Falcons withe them being in need of a Franchise QB and Coach.
Week 15 Chiefs over Titans Patriots over Jets Bills over Browns Steelers over Jags
Terrell Owens sent a message out this week to Keyshawn Johnson. Stating that he would not be the 4Th best receiver on the team. TO needs to learn to shut his mouth and let his game do the talking. Randy Moss is making TO look like a Pop Warner play. TO is not the the same league as a Keyshawn Johnson, Randy Moss, Jerry Rice, or even Hines Ward. I would Draft any of those players before I drafted TO. Why you ask yourself cause he is a big mouth that pulls down the team. I know you think that I am crazy but he is a Cancer. Can any of you out there name another player that you would put in the same category.
What a bad day for baseball. I have started to skim through the info and really have not generated an opinion. Before I do I wound to look over the report. I am not surprised how long the report is. I would say I have to agree with the findings. Everyone new it was a problem and just over looked it. I know Jose Canseco did cause he admitted it. To me that shows he is a man and admits he was wrong. Why cant players such as Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, to name a few do the same? My thought is that they are not in the game for the fans. They are all about making money and could care less about the fans. That is just my opinion. Is there any names on list that were a Surprise? Was ther in other news on the report that was shocking?
George Mitchell to announce Results of Steroid Probe!
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Former Senate majority leader, George Mitchell, has called a press conference Thursday at 1 pm central time. He plans to announce how big of a problem steroids is. I feel that if they punish anybody for using roids before they were illegal in baseball is wrong. I can see if they punish those that are on them now is good. I feel that it was good for the game of baseball. I feel that the home run records would not of been broken. I am really interested in seeing what players are going to be named. At least Jason Giambi was man enough to admit he did it. Where as Mark McGwire pleaded the 5Th amendment, which keeps you from saying your guilt or innocent. I am really looking forward to reading the results. Is any one else? Does any one feel that now baseball with be tainted forever?
Randy Moss has now been in the league for 9 seasons now. He was drafted by the Minnesota Viking in 1998. He was considered a troubled player coming out of college, he was passed up by 20 other teams. In Minnesota, Cris Carter took him under his wing and taught him the lessons of the league. He was named Rookie of the Year and selected to the Pro Bowl. He was traded to the Oakland Raiders in 2005. He did not do anything there but cause trouble cause they were a bad team. In 2007 he was traded to the New England Patriots were he has made Tom Brady look great. Moss is going to surpass the record for the most TD's caught in an season. He has even helped take a team to a 13 and 0 record and lead the team to a Superbowl. Randy Moss in my book is this year's MVP. He is amazing and can do it all. He is not scared to do anything. Terrell Owens always talks how great he is but TO has Nothing on Moss. He will go down as the greatest Wide Receiver of all time. Anyone out there agree? or even Disagree? Why?
I am now 28 and 37 I really need to be put out of my misery. Last week I went 2 and 3.This is my week. I am going to pick games I feel are going to be great. No I am not counting the Redskins wins over Da Bears. I can still end up over 500 with some picks being right. This Week MVP award goes to Luke McNown for the great win over the Saints.
I am starting a new thing this week it is for a team that had High hopes and have played awful. The award is called the "Wait Until Next Year Award." Since I am so close to Chitown the first person to get the award is the Chicago Bears. The are coming off a superbowl lose with not a solid running game, not a solid passing game and no go to Wide Receiver. Devin Hester can only do so much. I think it is time to think to the future and go with Cade Mc I mean Kyle Orton.
Week 14 picks
Giants over Eagles Cardinal over Seahawks Vikings over 49ers Browns over Jets
Upset of the week Steelers over Patriots I am Garuteeing this game.
Got to love it. Anthony Smith, defensive back of the steelers is guaranteeing victory. Smith is stated as saying that the reporters should be asking them if they are ready for the Steelers. I love it when there is quotes like this. Makes the game fun to watch. I feel that he will be able to back the talk cause there defense is Unbelievable. I have already came out and said the Steelers are ending the streak. Anyone else think that this bulletin board material is worthy? Any comments on the game and what they think will happen?
Here are the 10 players I listed at the beginning of the year of the Heisman Hopefuls:
1. John David Booty, USC
2. Darren McFadden, Arkansas
3. Steve Slaton, West Virginia
4. Colt Brennan, Hawaii
5. Ray Rice, Rutgers
6. Brian Brohm, Louisville
7. Mike Hart, Michigan
8. Pat White, West Virginia
9. Tim Tebow, Florida
10. Jonathan Stewart, Oregon
I am going to have to go with Dareen McFadden, he is amazing. He is a play maker. I would like to see Colt Brennan get it, but he has not gotten any recognition. Which player are you looking forward to win the Heisman?
Week 14 Game of the week. The Steelers and Big Ben and going to beat the Patriots. Bring on Randy Moss, Bring on Tom Brady. They are going to feel the rath of Larry Foote, James Farrior,Troy Polamalu and the Steel Curtain buring you into the Hard Ground. So I am urging all you Steeler Fans to get the Terrible Towel Flying and Support your team. Does anyone have any predictions on what the out come will be? Will the Defense show up and play a complete game.
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