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Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives The best NBA player during the 2006-2007 season: 6 of 33
Regardless of age or salary, who are the five most valuable players out on the court? Which players would you take first if you could choose anyone in the NBA?1. LeBron JamesDespite a recent post by an Armchair user claiming "Bron Bron" did not have the "facial expressions" of a champ (yes, I am confused by it myself), he is ... More..
Entertainment > Album Reviews Album reviews: Eyes Open, by Snow Patrol: 1 of 5
"You're All I Have" - The chorus, while not especially strong, has the ability to get stuck in your head. The verses are well-written and poetic. This song was made to be played on the radio. A strong, safe start to the album."Hands Open" - After the upbeat 1st track, Hands Open starts off with a heavy guitar beat. The third ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Predictions: 2007 San Diego Padres: 1 of 4
San Diego PadresRotation 1. Jake Peavy: Disappointing 2006 season. Best pitcher in the NL. Will be the 2007 Cy Young.2. Chris Young: Has tremendous stuff. Home run ball may sting him a bit. Expect ERA in the high 3.00s.3. Greg Maddux: Control as good as ever. One of the best #3 starters around.4. David Wells: ERA around 4.00 ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Conservation Harnessing capitalism for conservation: 2 of 7
"We have to shift our emphasis from economic efficiency and materialism towards a sustainable quality of life and to healing our society, of our people and our ecological systems" (Global Investment Institute). These words of a prominent Australian businesswoman, Janet Holmes Court, have good intentions, but fail to see the w... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Predictions: 2007 New York Mets: 2 of 6
New York MetsRotation -1 Tom Glavine: Not an ace anymore. Expect an ERA right around 4.00.2 Orlando Hernandez: Still brings the heat. Extreme flyball pitcher.3 John Maine: Average. Needs to keep his ERA under 4.00 for this team, but probably won't.4 Oliver Perez: Still waiting for him to return to the "future ace" he looked l... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Predictions: 2007 Atlanta Braves: 1 of 3
Atlanta BravesRotation -1 John Smoltz: Ace. ERA in the mid-3.00s. Still can blow hitters away.2 Tim Hudson: Often hittable. ERA will stay above 4.00 again this season.3 Chuck James: Extreme flyball pitcher. Good young potential #2-3 starter. Limited upside.4 Mike Hampton: Collapse is a certain possibility. Can still eat innin... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Predictions: 2007 Florida Marlins: 1 of 3
Florida MarlinsRotation -1 Dontrelle Willis: Last season's rise in ERA will be a continuing trend. Look for him to stay around 4.00.2 Scott Olsen: Best stuff on this staff. Can blow hitters away. 3 Josh Johnson: Outstanding 2006 season. Will see a substantial decline, but still be a good top-of-the-rotation starter.4 Anibal S... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball (Other) The Pittsburgh Pirates all star squad from the past 25 years: 1 of 2
I searched through the last 25 years of Pirates history, 1982-2006, and assembled a squad. Despite the Pirates sketchy recent past of success on the field, there was enough quality to put together a rather competitive team.Order Pos Player Year Ag OPS+1 CF Barry Bonds 1992 27 2052 LF Brian Giles 2002 31 1733 C Jason Kendall 2... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Predictions: 2007 Colorado Rockies: 1 of 2
Colorado RockiesRotation 1. Jeff Francis: Does not have the talent, nor environment to keep his ERA near 4.00 again.2. Aaron Cook: Lacks dominant stuff. Low walk rate. Keeps the ball on the ground. Best probability of success.3. Byung Kim: Most dominating in terms of strikeout ability. ERA under 5.00.4. Rodrigo Lopez: ERA aro... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Predictions: 2007 Minnesota Twins season: 1 of 2
Minnesota TwinsRotation 1 Johan Santana: Mr. Cy Young again. Best arm in the majors. No weaknesses.2 Boof Bonser: Needs to keep his walk rate down. Best case scenario: 3.60 ERA.3 Carlos Silva: Relies on his defense and luck for success. Expect his ERA to fall between 2005's and 2006's, closer to 2006.4. Ramon Ortiz: Mediocre ... More..