This spring the Mets invited Ricky Henderson to the camp to tutor leadoff hitter Jose Reyes, rookie Anderson Hernandez, and stud prospect Lastings Milledge on the nuances of base stealing and increasing on-base percentage. From the looks of it, Ricky may have been lecturing Carlos Beltran on another one of his areas of expertisenursing a hamstring injury.
Cubs fans can charge with Cubs and Wrigley
Not only are the Cubs charging in the National League Central this season, but so are their fans.
Fantasy Tip of the Week
We are about 1/3 of the way through the 2006 MLB season, and whether you are doing well or are struggling, this is a crucial time.
FIFA Friendly Match Italy vs. Ukraine
Italys National team is up for great things this year as they go to Germany to participate in the biggest soccer event; the Italian squad is one of the most renowned teams in the history of soccer, always with great performances in the final stage of the FIFA World Cup and this year wont be the exception.
FIFA Match Iran vs. Croatia
This will be their third successive appearance to the final stage of the tournament since they are an independent country. Croatia finished on top of the qualifying round in group 8 from the Europe zone.
FYR Macedonia against Ecuador
Spain is receiving and upward looks team as Ecuador for a friendly match up, against the Macedonian National team.
Aint no sucker like Jim Duquette
A baseball trade is basically a wager by two general managers that the player each acquires will be better than the one he gives up. It may or may not work out well. Thats gambling.
A Thorn on Their Side
Once upon time, the Nets wasted draft picks on stiffs like Yinka Dare. Players with modest talent such as Chris Morris had the gall to write trade me on their sneakers. Players with more talent but not nearly as much as they thought, like Stephon Marbury, wrote All Alone on their ankle tape.
Bonds a DH in 2007? Whew, he could do that!
All the hype recently has been about Barry Lamar Bonds trying to pass Babe Ruth on the all-time home run list at 714. What everyone seems to have forgotten is that Babe Ruth is second on the all-time list to Hank Aaron, who has 755 homers.
Waiting for Take-Off
You would not know it by their 10-4 record through the first two-and-a-half weeks of play, but the Houston Astros need Roger Clemens pitching for them.
Sports Betting Tips: How to Bet on Sports Successfully
Here you can find sports betting tips for the recreational sports bettor.
The Next World Series Champion
Just like clockwork, every spring brings the same hopes to major league baseball teams all over the country.