Scott Rolen vs. Eddie Vedder...
redbirdblog.com 11/14/2008 — Alright, it's a slow day with no real news to report. Mrs. Redbirdblog bought me XM satellite radio for Christmas (sooooo worth the $), and I've been inspired by all the "new" bands it's exposed me to. So it got me to thinking...how do my favorite ...

President-elect Obama and College Football Playoffs
sports-law.blogspot.com 11/20/2008 — Tim Lemke of the Washington Times examines President-elect Barack Obama's desire for college football to adopt a playoff system . Tim interviewed me for the story, which covers the economic, legal, and political angles of the President-elect's ...

President-Elect Obama To "Throw His Weight Around" In Regards To A College Football Playoff
awfulannouncing.blogspot.com 11/17/2008 — Barack Obama was on 60 Minutes last night to talk about among other things being named President, the Economy and the War, but it was the last question from Steve Kroft that seemed to perk his attention the most. That of course was how the newest ...

Offers to Burnett will affect Jays' plan — Major League Baseball News 11/18/2008
The Blue Jays plan on making a push to re-sign right-hander A.J. Burnett, but are currently waiting to see what kind of proposals the hard-throwing pitcher receives from his other suitors. If Toronto isn't able to retain Burnett, the club might not ...

Bidding war brewing in East for Burnett — Major League Baseball News 11/19/2008
With several teams expected to bid for his services, A.J. Burnett's gamble to opt out of his contract with the Blue Jays appears to be paying off.

Jays could offer Burnett long-term deal — Major League Baseball News 11/21/2008
The Blue Jays aren't going to have the ability to outspend their competitors in the race to sign free-agent A.J. Burnett, but there is a chance that the club might be willing to offer a five-year pact in an attempt to convince the pitcher to stay in ...

Just Say NO to A.J. Burnett — Bleacher Report - MLB 11/23/2008
It's been a while since I've ranted on this subject. But since today I'm in a pissy mood anyway, what the hell. A.J. Burnett, formerly (I pray it stays that way) of the Toronto Blue Jays, is not worth the money being thrown at him. Let's look at ...

Yankees: Five Years for Burnett? — Bleacher Report - MLB 11/23/2008
(Zell's Pinstripe Blog)    A.J. Burnett’s representative, Darek Braunecker, said last night that his client would be able to obtain a five year deal from a team. He didn’t say what team was willing to offer that. The ...