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Josh Hamilton Says No to US-A

As we get closer and closer to the World Baseball Classic we see our favorite players go to their respected countries. The top overall pick in the 1999 first year player draft has declined to play for team USA...

Written by matthew offermann about 11 months ago 54 reads 0 comments
BCS Bowl Game Predictions

I have heard it all year, and I have complained just as much as anyone on the doubtful nature of the BCS standings. But at least the computers didn't screw us out of a good championship game...

Written by matthew offermann about 11 months ago 534 reads 8 comments
The Gods Of Baseball

I am now addicted to comparing players to different things. This one has different Greek Gods and which baseball players would be them. Zeus---Ty Cobb The chief of the gods and the chief of baseball a perfect match...

Written by matthew offermann about 11 months ago 37 reads 0 comments
Atlanta Braves Aquire Javier Vazquez

MLB sources have confirmed that the White Sox have agreed upon a trade that will send right-hander Javier Vazquez to the Braves. Of course this is all pending physicals...

Written by matthew offermann about 12 months ago 253 reads 2 comments
The BCS Is Screwing Over Heisman Hopefuls!

The Heisman Trophy. What do you think about when you hear it? Do you think about a quarterback who has impressive numbers? Or maybe it’s a running back who has broken records? I know that’s the first thing I think about when I think about it..

Written by matthew offermann about about 1 year ago 308 reads 9 comments
Which NASCAR Drivers Would Be MLB Teams?

I have seen a bunch of articles that rate what kind of athlete would be a good team. i.e., wrestlers and NFL teams. So I decided to make one that puts NASCAR drivers as MLB teams...

Written by matthew offermann about about 1 year ago 206 reads 0 comments
AP Polls: Once Again Texas Tech Gets The Shaft

The one thing that seriously pisses me off are the AP polls. They in no way make any sense and screw every decent team out of their deserved rankings.Whoever made up the points system should be kicked by Chuck Norris in the balls...

Written by matthew offermann about about 1 year ago 423 reads 13 comments
Red Sox: Four Years Later-Different Situation, Same Outcome?

Personally I cannot stand the Red Sox, but no matter who you are you have got to respect what they have done and are going to do...

Written by matthew offermann about about 1 year ago 57 reads 0 comments
Jake Peavy in Pinstripes?

I am sure by now everyone who pays attention to baseball knows that the ace from San Diego, Jake Peavy, has been placed on the trading block. You may also have heard that Atlanta has been heavy on acquiring Peavy...

Written by matthew offermann about about 1 year ago 224 reads 1 comments
Open Mic: Helmet-to-Helmet Hits : Is Enough Enough?

Now before I say anything I dontwant to sound like a fruit and say that people should not tackle anymore because that is the farthest thing I want to sound like. I understand that hits happen and hell I love to hit people hard too...

Written by matthew offermann about about 1 year ago 148 reads 0 comments
2008 ALL MLB Team

Most sports have an All decade team or something like that , but I have never seen one for the MLB and I am not talking about the NL or AL but the 'ALL' teams. The all-stars of the all-stars if you will...

Written by matthew offermann about about 1 year ago 257 reads 15 comments
MLB Playoff Predictions

I know it may be too early to pick teams that will make it when there are so many that are not mathematically out of the race yet, but here is my logic...

Written by matthew offermann about about 1 year ago 1,305 reads 5 comments
The Top Ten Most Embarrassing Sports Injuries: A Tribute To Carlos Quentin

Injuries are part of all sports. Very few players in every kind of sport make it their entire careers without getting hurt in one way or another, but what about the injures that are the case ...

Written by matthew offermann about about 1 year ago 661 reads 0 comments
Heisman Prediction

This years Heisman race looks to be a good one. From T-bow's wheels of fury to Harrell's cannon for an arm, nobody really can tell right now who will win it. In week one one of the top contenders went down with a foot injury...

Written by matthew offermann about about 1 year ago 378 reads 0 comments
Milestone Day For Yankees

Today was a great day for Yankee fans everywhere. Not only did Mussina get win number 17, but Joba had a great outing late in the game. The Yankees beat the Rays 7-2 today at Tropicana Field in Tampa Bay...

Written by matthew offermann about about 1 year ago 146 reads 0 comments
MLB's Five Most Overrated Players

5. Travis Hafner There is only one real reason that the veteran first baseman is on this list—INJURIES. He has a career .280 AVG with 114 home runs in seven seasons. Hafner has not hit ...

Written by matthew offermann about about 1 year ago 235 reads 2 comments
Top Ten Underrated Baseball Players

10. Jason Bay I know everybody now knows Jason because of the Manny trade but I picked Bay for reasons before the trade. He was very under shadowed in Pittsburgh; mostly because he was in Pittsburgh...

Written by matthew offermann about about 1 year ago 770 reads 21 comments
Marlins "Catching" Up To Phillies

The Florida Marlins have added some catchers to their roster. Veterans Paul Lo Duca and Brad Ausmus have both been claimed off waivers...

Written by matthew offermann about about 1 year ago 61 reads 0 comments
AL Comeback Player Of The Year Potential Winners

1. Mike Mussina 2007- Mike was 11-10 in 28 games with a 5.15 ERA with 91 strikeouts. A lot of people have said and are saying that The Moose is the comeback player since he is having the season that rivals his 1995 season with the Orioles...

Written by matthew offermann about about 1 year ago 99 reads 0 comments
Dan Haren: Take Off Your Shoes...Stay A While

Last December right handed pitcher Dan Haren was in a huge trade involving the Oakland A's and the Arizona Diamondbacks...

Written by matthew offermann about about 1 year ago 279 reads 0 comments
Milwaukee Brewers Fight Cincinnati Reds...Then Themselves

Monday night the Milwaukee Brewers lost to the Cincinnati Reds 6-3, while trying to get back on track in the NL Central. The Brewers have been trying to catch the Cubs for first place, and are currently 5...

Written by matthew offermann about about 1 year ago 778 reads 1 comments
Are the Minnesota Twins Really the Minnesota Lirianos?

At the beginning of the year, the Twins' fans were asking themselves two questions: Will Liriano ever be back, and will we make the playoffs...

Written by matthew offermann about about 1 year ago 392 reads 2 comments
Which Division In Baseball Is The Toughest?

It has been the most frequent asked question in America. Whose division is harder? Well, for starters and im sure everyone knows its not the NL west just to get that out of the way. the only real way to tell is to break down the teams...

Written by matthew offermann about about 1 year ago 286 reads 4 comments
Kyle Busch: Man or Machine?

There is no doubt that Kyle Busch is having a dream season this year in just about every NASCAR event. In standings he is 20th in Craftsman Truck Series, fifth in the Nationwide Series, and of course he is leading in the Sprint Cup Series...

Written by matthew offermann about about 1 year ago 206 reads 6 comments

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matthew offermann Article Archive

Josh Hamilton Says No to US-A

BCS Bowl Game Predictions

The Gods Of Baseball

Atlanta Braves Aquire Javier Vazquez

The BCS Is Screwing Over Heisman Hopefuls!

Which NASCAR Drivers Would Be MLB Teams?

AP Polls: Once Again Texas Tech Gets The Shaft

Red Sox: Four Years Later-Different Situation, Same Outcome?

Jake Peavy in Pinstripes?

Open Mic: Helmet-to-Helmet Hits : Is Enough Enough?

2008 ALL MLB Team

MLB Playoff Predictions

The Top Ten Most Embarrassing Sports Injuries: A Tribute To Carlos Quentin

Heisman Prediction

Milestone Day For Yankees

MLB's Five Most Overrated Players

Top Ten Underrated Baseball Players

Marlins "Catching" Up To Phillies

AL Comeback Player Of The Year Potential Winners

Dan Haren: Take Off Your Shoes...Stay A While

Milwaukee Brewers Fight Cincinnati Reds...Then Themselves

Are the Minnesota Twins Really the Minnesota Lirianos?

Which Division In Baseball Is The Toughest?

Kyle Busch: Man or Machine?

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