Throwing Knives: Someone Blowup The Hype Machine

by BD, Sports Show On Mute

It's finally Friday, which means a lot more to you folks out there than it does this guy. As I'll be working throughout the weekend as usual. But hey, next weekend will be different. So, while I look forward to that, why don't you take a look at Emma Griffiths and join me in a moment. (Remember, if you'd like to be apart of the weekend links, send submissions here.)

Will One of You Please Hit A Home Run!
Well Barry and Arod went homerless again last night. Yet, we're all forced to deal with the hype of 'did it happen' on the WWL when we stumble in, still drunk at 2 in the morning. Only to be as annoyed as we are disappointed that this shit is no closer to ending than it was yesterday. In the case of Barry, I know whats going on, but Arod? Is he really choking? Because Alex, #500 ain't shit compared to the ones were expecting you to hit chief. Why don't you get back to mashing, and your team get back to losing? Then we can all go about our lives happily again.

Oh, and Barry just sit out. Doing your best Lyle Overbay at the plate is just insulting. Sit out, and at least then your teammates can't bitch that you're not trying. Will you do that Barry? No? Well, alright then.

McNabb Supports Vick
Honestly I don't understand this. Why not just heave a bunch of "no comments" at reporters when they ask about Ookie? Do you really want to be the only guy on the bandwagon to Rikers? Not a wise move for a guy who's losing the confidence of those around him already. As much as I'd like to see "Ookie Jr." Eagles jerseys. I'm just not sure the NFL shop can handle the orders.

Andray Blatche Can't Get Laid On His Own
Blatche was arrested for sexual solicitation Thursday. This is another head scratcher for me. Even marginal NBA players like this guy should be kicking groupies out of their room at all hours of the night. I mean, hell the big goofy foreign guy in Eddie was getting laid. But, Andray Blatche can't? Maybe he was looking for a hooker with a little extra equipment? A Tranny who would keep it on the DL. It okay Andray, we understand your thirst for something 'different' every now and again. Well, no we don't. But, could you at least avoid the clink next time? Especially when the Wizards had already offered you a deal for well more than your worth. How about a little less time at the Ron Artest "How To Live Like An NBA Baller" seminars and a little more time with NBA Cares. At least more people will know who you are when they flash your name in the commercials, right?
Source: (FanHouse)

Can The Phillies Catch A Break?
Kyle Lohse got hurt in the first inning, of the first game, he pitched in a Phillies uniform. Probably the best offensive team in the NL East doesn't have a shot as long as every pitcher on the roster is getting hurt. Not to mention Chase Utley and Shane Victorino have also hit the dreaded DL over the last week. This brings Phillies current DL stats to a stagger 9 players, nine! While Lohse is not one of them (yet), here they are for those interested: Utley, Victorino, Micheal Bourn, Francisco Rosario, Freddy Garcia, Jon Lieber, Ryan Madson, and Scott Mathieson. Quite an impressive list there, especially Garcia and Lieber who were supposed be a big part of their rotation this year. Those two, are on the 60 day DL and both likely out for the season. So, what are the Phillies to do? Why not let Jimmy Rollins pitch? He can't be any worse than most of the guys their running out there. And he seems to do everything else well. So, I'd imagine he's got a nasty slider up his sleeve.

Scoreboard - August 2nd - 2007
MLB

National League
Pittsburgh 5, St. Louis 4 F/11
New York 12, Milwaukee 4
Philadelphia 10, Chicago 6
San Diego 11, Arizona 0
Washington 7, Cincinnati 3
Colorado 4, Florida 3
Houston 12, Atlanta 11 F/14
San Francisco 4, Los Angeles 2

American League
Cleveland 5, Texas 0
Chicago 13, New York 9
Boston 7, Baltimore 4
Los Angeles 6, Oakland 4

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