BallHype User Blog - dvelasco

Post-Election Vibes: Giants, and Even the Lions, Are Big Winners

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:11:13 +1900

The correlation between football and politics, as well as some predictions.

dvelasco posted 14 hours ago from football.gearlive.com

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Bye Bye Starbury?

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:43:17 +1900

To say the Stephon Marbury/New York Knicks situation has been a mess of galactic proportions would be an understatement.

dvelasco posted 3 days ago from probasketball.about.com

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Scott Olsen and Josh Willingham to the Washington Nationals

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 02:43:45 +1900

The Washington Nationals traded for left-hander Scott Olsen and outfielder Josh Willingham from the Florida Marlins for second baseman Emilio Bonifacio, first baseman Jake Smolinski, and righty P.J. Dean. While Bonifacio is a solid defensive second baseman with some on-base ability and tons of...

dvelasco posted 7 days ago from baseball.gearlive.com

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National FUN League: Thanks Adrian Peterson

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:54:50 +1900

Sometimes the NFL is called the “No Fun League” because of its conservative leadership. However, there was so much going on this past weekend that it was a fan’s delight - it’s great fun! And the Minnesota Vikings’ Adrian Peterson leads the charge in the “National FUN League.”

dvelasco posted 7 days ago from football.gearlive.com

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Matt Holliday To The Oakland A’s

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:30:35 +1900

There are two possibilities here for the A’s: 1) They honestly plan to contend for a title next season and having Matt Holliday will certainly bolster an anemic offense. 2) They plan to acquire Holliday and then trade him to another team, be it at the deadline or right away, for more prospects.

dvelasco posted 8 days ago from baseball.gearlive.com

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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft: Round 3, Pick 3 - Deron Williams

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:45:16 +2000

Okay, Deron Williams of the Utah Jazz isn’t exactly to the point of mocking Chris Paul, arguably the first overall fantasy basketball pick, of the New Orleans Hornets, but he is more than holding his own.

dvelasco posted 9/24/2008 from droppingdimes.gearlive.com

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Josh Howard Controversy

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 16:07:11 +2000

Josh Howard of the Dallas Mavericks was shown on camera disrespecting the United States' national anthem and one has to wonder, "What the frag is going on here?!?!?!?!"

dvelasco posted 9/20/2008 from probasketball.about.com

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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft: Round 2, Pick 6 - Baron Davis

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 23:55:32 +2000

Baron Davis will be taking the Boom Dizzle down from NorCal to SoCal as he will no longer sport his beard in the Yay Area, but instead in the City of Angels where no doubt his ability to drain buckets (and miss them like he was Stevie Wonder), drop the rock (bathroom humor not intended)...

dvelasco posted 9/12/2008 from droppingdimes.gearlive.com

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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft: Round 2, Pick 5 - Marcus Camby

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:26:37 +2000

Yeah, Marcus Camby is no longer a Denver Nugget, which absolutely makes no sense considering he was traded for an OPTION of a second round draft pick from the Los Angeles Clippers. Yes, Camby will be in the Clip Joint, but how happy will he be going from a playoff-caliber team to... the Clippers?!?!

dvelasco posted 9/11/2008 from droppingdimes.gearlive.com

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Fantasy Football Impact: Tom Brady Injury

Mon, 8 Sep 2008 14:09:23 +2000

New England Patriots QB Tom Brady succumbed to an injury yesterday during the Pats’ victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in the first quarter of the game and could be out the rest of the season. What to do?

dvelasco posted 9/8/2008 from sports.gearlive.com

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Elton Brand Going Back East?

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 05:00:49 +2000

Now that the NBA Salary Cap has been set for the 2008-09 season, many teams are now able to sign free agents, with Elton Brand being target number one. Word has come out that the Philadelphia 76ers have received a verbal agreement from Brand to join the team for five years and about $80 million.

dvelasco posted 7/9/2008 from probasketball.about.com

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How Important Are 3000 K’s?

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:29:07 +2000

I wonder how significant of an achievement this really is when you consider that guys like Gaylord Perry and Phil Niekro, who were not exactly flame throwers, are part of this club? And that it took 51 years for someone (in this case, Bob Gibson) to join Walter Johnson, with 14 more to follow in less time. Should this in any way diminish...

dvelasco posted 4/24/2008 from atthedish.eyepokemedia.com

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3000 Strikeouts for John Smoltz

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:17:32 +2000

Founded in 1923 by Walter Johnson, John Smoltz last night became just the 16th pitcher in major league history to join the 3000 K Club. A sure-fire Hall of Famer (and probably on the first ballot), the 40-year-old Smoltz has been pretty much dominant in his 20-years on the major league level, and...

dvelasco posted 4/23/2008 from atthedish.eyepokemedia.com

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2008 NBA Playoffs Primer

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:09:44 +2000

The 2008 NBA regular season is in the books and it's time for 2008 NBA Playoffs to begin! Yes, folks, it's time for the show where NBA players step up their games to shine.

dvelasco posted 4/18/2008 from probasketball.about.com

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What Had Happened Was… 4.2

Wed, 2 Apr 2008 12:48:49 +2000

Pedro Martinez couldn’t fulfill his role as the Number Two punch after Johan Santana. However, you can’t blame Martinez totally as his left hamstring strained itself of its own volition. Apparently, it was a move in rebellion to playing second fiddle to Santana’s left hamstring.

dvelasco posted 4/2/2008 from atthedish.eyepokemedia.com

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What Had Happened Was… 4.1 Edition

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 16:04:30 +2000

Johan Santana proved to be worth the money on Opening Day, even though his start was against the Marlins. Look, the guy was luckier than Charlton Heston will be in the post-apocalyptic world because he has all the bullets… take it easy, Mets fans, I’m kidding. Santana’s stuff is filthier than Heston’s colon after a three-day binge of prunes.

dvelasco posted 4/1/2008 from atthedish.eyepokemedia.com

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Can We Just Admit It Already...

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 13:17:33 +2000

... the Boston Celtics are the best team in basketball. The Celtics started off the season with a lot of expectations, thanks to the acquisitions of Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen. However, there still remained some questions of chemistry for many people. So far so good.

dvelasco posted 3/29/2008 from probasketball.about.com

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Oden, the Next Timberlake?

Sat, 21 Apr 2007 06:13:53 +2000

He's bringing shot blocking back... The rejected shooters just don't know how to act... He's really special and will bring a franchise back... Oden's the next big thing and so will be his new contract... UH... take it to the bank!

dvelasco posted 4/21/2007 from probasketball.about.com

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Stat’s All Folks: The Season Finale

Sat, 21 Apr 2007 03:53:56 +2000

It’s over. Go ahead and breathe that sigh of relief if you won on the final week of the season - THE championship or the consolation title - a win is a win. For those of you that lost, scream but know that the constant waves of anxiety are now over.

dvelasco posted 4/21/2007 from droppingdimes.gearlive.com

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