Monthly Archives: August 2010

Most Valuable Baseball Teams –

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Forbes had a special report on the valuation of Major League Baseball teams earlier in the year.  The report highlighted the record high operating income of $522 million posted by the 30 teams.  Even with the poor econom, the average … Continue reading →

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Strasburg Hit In Return –

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Strasburg was hit hard in his first game back from being on the DL.  The Washington Nationals rookie gave up 6 runs and 6 hits in 4 2/3 innings.  One positive for the Nationals is that Strasburg reported having no pain … Continue reading →

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Red Sox Split Yankees Series –

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Red Sox had a 2-1 victory against the Yankees which helped them earn a split of the four game series.  The win kept the Red Sox only six games back of the New York Yankees.  At 64-49, the Red … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Tennis –

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Men’s computer rankings in Tennis have been in place since 1973 and there has always been an American man ranked in the top ten.  All that changed when the new rankings were released and Andy Roddick dropped from number 9 … Continue reading →

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Pro Football Hall Of Fame –

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The induction ceremony for the Pro Football Hall of Fame was held this weekend.  The inductees included Jerry Rice, Emmitt Smith, Russ Grimm, Rickey Jackson, Dick Lebeau, Dick Little, and John Little.  To read a related Wall Street Journal article, … Continue reading →

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Wainwright Wins 16th –

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Adam Wainwright won his 16th game of the season on Friday night with a 7-0 win over the Florida Marlins.  Wainwright stuck out seven Marlins and only walked three in his fifth complete game of the year.  The Cardinals have … Continue reading →

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Ryan Wins Auction –

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The group led by Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan had the top bid for the Texas Rangers.  The Rangers have Court approval to sell the team to the Ryan group for $593 million dollars.  The Auction attracted a great deal … Continue reading →

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Shaq Joins Celtics –

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Shaquille O’Neal has signed a two year contract with the Boston Celtics for a reported $3 million per year.  The Celtics were looking for a center to replace Perkins who is injured and may not return until February.  O’Neal is … Continue reading →

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Ryan Vs. Cuban –

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The auction of the Texas Rangers is set to start today and there are some high profile bidders.  Competiting bids from the Nolan Ryan group and the Mark Cuban group are expected to take center stage.  Final approval of the … Continue reading →

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Favre Retires?

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Brett Favre is expected to retire again after reports surfaced of him texting his Vikings teammates about retiring.  Favre has retired in the past and may make a return later in the season even if he retires in the near … Continue reading →

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Mets Win In 9th –

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Mets had a comeback win in the 9th inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night.  The 5-4 win in New York helped the Mets find their form in a much needed way last night.  The Wall Street Journal … Continue reading →

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