Archive for March 1st, 2007

Season Preview: Toronto Blue Jays

1 March 2007

The Blue Jays finished 87-75 last season, good enough to beat out the Red Sox for 2nd place in the Al East. It was their first time finishing above 3rd place since their World Series winning season in 1993. They have been engaged in a rebuilding program, spearheaded by GM and Billy Beane [...]

Ridiculous Federer Shot

1 March 2007

Odds and Sods does not usually cover Tennis, particularly Mens. However, this between the legs winner by Roger Federer was just disgusting. This was part of his 39th straight victory. He is undoubtedly the most dominant athlete, in terms of performance in his or her specific sport. Sampras in his prime [...]

Football Haikus

1 March 2007

Robbie Keane on form
He finally does something
Besides berate ref
Dreaded FA Charge
Maybe a meaningless fine
Lets talk in two months
I am the eggman
Curb your enthusiasm
Pardew the walrus
Arsenal-Chelsea
Pundits Should Take a Deep Breath
Sissy Shovefest Lite
Ball Goes Off the Post
Fergie dances like schoolboy
Not Fergilicous
Eboue Lovetap
Chelsea’s Bridge is falling down
Physics laws be damned

The Best Moves Are The Ones You Do Make

1 March 2007

In one of the best moves that the Lions have made in years (thanks to Matt Millen’s incompetence), the Lions have traded “Pro Bowl” Cornerback Dre Bly to the Denver Broncos for Running Back Tatum Bell and Right Tackle George Foster.
In eight seasons, Bly has amassed atotal of 31 interceptions 17 forced fumbles and scored [...]

Season Preview: Tampa Bay Devil Rays

1 March 2007

The Tampa Devil Rays are the perennial dormat of the AL East. In their 9 year history, they have never won more than 70 games in a season and have moved above 5th place just once (2004). Last season, they finished 61-101 the 2nd worst season in their history. Whether becoming an [...]