Mike Mussina says he knew from Day 1 that 2008 would be his last season, written 2 days ago, He may not own a World Series ring as he heads into retirement, but Mike Mussina soon will receive the ultimate honor for a modern-day Yankee. Plans already are in the...

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I Miss My Bruins, written 3 days ago, Why did the Boston Bruins wait for me to move all the way down to Texas before they began to kick ass? I have to be honest, I watched nearly every game between 1997 and 2007, through thick and thin (there was a lot of thin) and they always let me down. Whether i...

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Will there be a Moose sighting in Cooperstown?, written 3 days ago, We'd all like to go out on top, and it appears that Mike Mussina is doing just that. Nothing is official, but several news services are reporting that...

Sox to sign 19-year-old Cuban star Viciedo, written 2 days ago, By Phil Rogers, 4:45 p.m. Dayan Viciedo talks to the media during a press conference in Hialeah, Fla. in June. He defected and settled in South Florida in May. (AP photo) The White Sox’s collection of talented Cubans is growing....

Billy Corgan blames Eddie Vedder for the collapse of the 2008 Cubs, written 2 days ago, Earlier this year, Eddie Vedder - the lead singer of Pearl Jam and a former Chicago native - released “All the Way” - a catchy Irish Drinking Tune about the Chicago Cubs fans and how somehow, someday, the Cub...

For First Time In Detroit, Dombrowski On The Hot Seat, written 6 days ago, Three years ago, he made news by signing veteran free agent pitcher Kenny Rogers, fresh off a summer in which Rogers took a few jabs -- literally -- at a cameraman and in which Rogers took an All-Star spot for the game at Com...

Dodgers mull making their pitch to Sabathia, written 3 days ago, C.C. Sabathia is about to be a very, very rich man. Now all he needs to figure out is which coast he'd like to play on. For the Dodgers, they hope he makes Southern California not just his winter home, but his home year round. Repor...

Five Critical MBB Lessons from the Philadelphia Phillies' Pat Gillick, written 3 weeks ago, Normally, I wouldn’t use the predictable ruse of a World Series trophy to send accolades at one of Baseball’s giants – I like being out of step too much. But this year’s World Series Champions, the...

Tarheels stay sharp against Kentucky, win 77-58, written 4 days ago, Nothing will keep a great team down in college basketball. The North Carolina Tarheels are proving once again why they're one of the best teams in the nation. Tuesday night in Chapel Hill the usual packed crowd was present awaiti...

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Unwind This Winter With A Cruise Or A Tropical Island Vacation, written 2 weeks ago, Are you in need of some rest and relaxation? Let the experts at TravelStoreUSA.com book you a luxury vacation to scenic destinations around the world. From romantic getaways and weddings in Tahiti, Fiji or the Hawa...

Zisk # 17, written 1 month ago, Editor's Note Goodbye, Goodbye: The Zisk Staff Shares Stadium Memories A Ray of Hope: The Devil Speaks Out by Steve Reynolds The Zisk Classic Book Corner by Mark Hughson More of the Baseball and Rock Connection by Steve Reynolds The Some Star Game by John Shif...

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Why I Don't Care About the BBWAA Awards, written 1 week ago, Because it’s pretty apparent that the BBWAA doesn’t care. Why should I? This post is gratuitous piling-on, no doubt, as the votes for NL Rookie of the Year received by Edinson Volquez have already become and will continue to b...

Mike Mussina Expected To Retire This Week, written 3 days ago, It's not official yet and I hope it doesn't become official. My hope is sinking, though. Mike Mussina will retire this week after 18 seasons and 270 career wins. What a difference a year makes: On April 12, 2007 I said that his best da...