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An open letter to Rob Neyer
Editor's Note: I recently wrote this EMail to ESPN writer Rob Neyer, who has displayed the terrible judgment of linking to Bleed Cubbie Blue on his ESPN column while ignoring GROTA. I have sought to rectify this situation via EMail, which I have posted here in full. Enjoy, and yes, my balls ...
Rob Neyer Blog
sports.espn.go.com — At 2 p.m. today the American League Most Valuable Player Award will be announced. To save everyone... the trouble of waiting, let's just say who it's going to be right now. Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia will be named MVP. It's not like we have ... (more) Rob Neyer Blog
2008-09 Bowl schedule - College Football
sports.espn.go.com — The 2008-09 bowl season will start in Albuquerque and end in Miami. Here's a look at the... schedule from the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl to the BCS National Championship Game in Miami. All times Eastern 2008-09 College Football Bowl ... (more) 2008-09 Bowl schedule - College Football
An Interview with ESPN’s Bob Ley
An Interview with ESPN’s Bob Ley
thebiglead.com — We’ve been fortunate enough to land a couple of memorable interviews - Whitlock , Kornheiser , Wilbon... and Gary Smith , to name a few - but we’ve probably never reeled in a bigger TV presence than one of ESPN’s longest-tenured and ... (more) An Interview with ESPN’s Bob Ley
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ESPN Feed: neyer rob — ... don't sign A.J. Burnett , Derek Lowe or CC Sabathia ? I still think they'll sign at least one of those guys. But apparently it's no sure thing, and there doesn't seem to be a Plan B . • Joe Posnanski suggests that while there's nothing wrong with arguing about the MVP, he would love to see some compelling arguments . And there aren't enough of those. • Is Delmon Young poised for a breakout season? Not according to Derek Carty . • They write letters (and I read them, and add a bookmark afterward).

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