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EthanJaynes That is all well and good, but how is he doing on " Around the Horn " :-) -
RedBaron This is another April Fool's joke ... right?
Bill Plaschke: Print’s Patron Saint Of Lost Causes
SPORTSbyBROOKS —
... (“ Fight “? What for? ) We loved newspapers growing up. As a kid, we learned to read hovering over a KC Star sports page on the kitchen table every morning. But sadly, we all know it’s pretty much over for newspapers as we know it. At least in the form of what hits the driveway every morning. We’ve been saying it for some time now (we know, everyone has). ...
This is Not a Terrible April Fool's Post
FIRE JOE MORGAN —
This actually happened. Plaschke top columnist again And again and again and again, apparently: Bill Plaschke of the Los Angeles Times won the sports column writing category for the third time in four years, highlighting final judging results announced Tuesday in the 2007 Associated Press Sports Editors contest. Congrats to Bill, who's already salivating over Andre Ethier's 0 for 4 on Opening Day: The kid's not ready. The vet's in the corner, eyes full of resolve. The kid's got nerves. The ...
Plaschke named top sports writer …. again
BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog —
Plaschke named top sports writer …. again Bill Plaschke of the Los Angeles Times won the sports column writing category for the third time in four years, highlighting final judging results announced Tuesday in the 2007 Associated Press Sports Editors contest. ... “I’m feeling equally honored and humbled,” Plaschke said. “I’m also feeling very lucky because every day I read columnists in all circulation categories who are good enough to win this award. Sportswriters are at the forefront of the fight to keep newspapers relevant, and I’m just proud to be one of them.”
The world is a terrible place
Flotsam - We'll tell you what to think —
Bill Plaschke: Named the Associated Press' top sports columnist for the third time in four years.
Even Sinking Ships Need Captains
ShysterBall —
L.A. Times columnist Bill Plaschke wins an award: Bill Plaschke of the Los Angeles Times won the sports column writing category for the third time in four years, highlighting final judging results announced Tuesday in the 2007 Associated Press Sports Editors contest. Plaschke has won the top columnist category back to back years and has placed in the top 10 eight of the past nine years. I'm sure Mr. Plaschke is a nice fellow, but if this award stands for anything, it stands for just how far the standards of print journalism have fallen. ...
Reviewing The LoDuca Deal
6-4-2 — an Angels/Dodgers double play blog —
... Top 20 starter entering his prime, isn’t it just possible that Paul DePodesta had enough foresight to recognize a 2008 spreadsheet opportunity when he saw it in 2004? Isn’t it foolish to pass judgment on a long-term move in the short-term? And isn’t it senseless to treat “character” and “leadership” as if they’re static features, especially when you’re talking about 25-year-old jocks?
Don't expect Bill Plaschke to admit as much, though. What I don't get is why he's so esteemed by his peers.
Ranking the Players at the Positions: Sports Writers
California Golden Blogs —
... . Miller comes to Cal via the extremely prestigous ESPN High in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was a consensus Parade All-American both his junior and senior year of highschool and also won the APSE award (Associated Press Sports Editor award) in 2007 for his Marshawn-esque domination of opposing teams. Miller was ranked as a 5 star recruit by both national recruiting services Scout and Rivals.com. He is Tedford's second 5 star recruit as a head coach. Rivals.com rated Miller as the 9th best overall prospect in the ...
