Friday, April 3, 2009
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Jay Cutler Traded
Jay Cutler has been traded to the Chicago Bears for a first and third round pick in 2009, a first round pick in 2010 and QB Kyle Orton. Read about the trade here.
Kyle Orton's Bio.
Jay Cutler's Bio.
I think this is a good trade for both teams, look at all those picks! I'm happy with it, we could do a lot with two picks in the first round this draft. Also, the first round pick in 2010 is going to be very interesting.
I think Orton looks a bit like Jay, at least in his little bio picture. Kinda funny!
PS -- A link to the TE&HR archives has been added to the links list.
Kyle Orton's Bio.
Jay Cutler's Bio.
I think this is a good trade for both teams, look at all those picks! I'm happy with it, we could do a lot with two picks in the first round this draft. Also, the first round pick in 2010 is going to be very interesting.
I think Orton looks a bit like Jay, at least in his little bio picture. Kinda funny!
PS -- A link to the TE&HR archives has been added to the links list.
We Have A Closer.
Huston Street has been named the closer after competing with Manny Corpas this spring for the job.
Read about it here.
I was hoping Street would win the closer spot, to me it helps validate the Holliday trade. We'll see how he does of course, I can't make up my mind completely until I see him in action. Not being able to see Spring Training sure messes up my ability to create informed predictions for the season!
What do you think? Did the right man get named closer?
4 days until Opening Day!
Read about it here.
I was hoping Street would win the closer spot, to me it helps validate the Holliday trade. We'll see how he does of course, I can't make up my mind completely until I see him in action. Not being able to see Spring Training sure messes up my ability to create informed predictions for the season!
What do you think? Did the right man get named closer?
4 days until Opening Day!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Utley Update
So, I haven't posted anything about Utley's recovery from hip surgery on November 24th. Originally, it was speculated that Utley wouldn't be back in the groove for 4-6 months. However, he has proven us wrong. I'm happy to report that he is making progress! Read more about Utley's progress: here
Also, I thought I'd include a little interview with my favorite Philly about his hip injury. Click here.
Also, I thought I'd include a little interview with my favorite Philly about his hip injury. Click here.
Rockies Wrapping Up Spring
As you may already know, Dexter Fowler has made the Rockies. I for one am very interested to see what happens there. I've been excited to see Fowler in the big leagues for some time now. It does come at a price though, blog-favorite Scott Podsednik was cut. I really enjoyed him last season, but it seems like the Rockies are sticking with the youth. Luckily, Fowler has speed so we won't lose that. And you know what is SO very cool? Like our boy Tulo, Dexter completely skipped playing in AAA. That is AWESOME. Let's just hope it works out well! Click HERE for more information.
In other news, it looks like the rotation is finally set, along with the roster. Here is the starting rotation:
1) Aaron Cook
2) Ubaldo Jimenez
3) Franklin Morales
4) Jason Marquis
5) Jorge De La Rosa
For the most part it doesn't look bad. But I'm nervous for Morales. I just don't have faith in him. But maybe he will prove me wrong, hey I HOPE he proves me wrong. Also related to pitching, I sure hope to get some news on Buchholz soon, I have been worrying about him, I just have this fear he will struggle all season because of the elbow. I really hope that isn't the case! Especially since I have my new Buchholz t-shirt! There are probably like 10 people in the entire world with Taylor Buchholz shirts. haha.
We also have our roster set and the depth chart! You can see that here. I can't tell you why, but looking at the depth chart fascinates me, I can stare at it for twenty minutes and never get bored.
Oh! And the Denver Post twitter alerted me today that the closer job should be decided tomorrow! How exciting!!!
In other news, it looks like the rotation is finally set, along with the roster. Here is the starting rotation:
1) Aaron Cook
2) Ubaldo Jimenez
3) Franklin Morales
4) Jason Marquis
5) Jorge De La Rosa
For the most part it doesn't look bad. But I'm nervous for Morales. I just don't have faith in him. But maybe he will prove me wrong, hey I HOPE he proves me wrong. Also related to pitching, I sure hope to get some news on Buchholz soon, I have been worrying about him, I just have this fear he will struggle all season because of the elbow. I really hope that isn't the case! Especially since I have my new Buchholz t-shirt! There are probably like 10 people in the entire world with Taylor Buchholz shirts. haha.
We also have our roster set and the depth chart! You can see that here. I can't tell you why, but looking at the depth chart fascinates me, I can stare at it for twenty minutes and never get bored.
Oh! And the Denver Post twitter alerted me today that the closer job should be decided tomorrow! How exciting!!!
Poll Results
So the last poll question was: Who will win the NL West?
I asked for honest answers, putting your Rockies allegiance aside. Here are the results:
Colorado Rockies 50% of the vote
San Diego Padres 25% of the vote
Los Angeles Dodgers 25% of the vote
D'backs and Giants both did not receive votes.
Well, it looks like we have some optamistic fans around these parts! And I hope our predictions are correct.
In other news:
I am working to get this back up to speed as fast as I can. Once again if you have links you would like to add to the sidebar let me know. Also, if you have a poll question let me know! I am putting up a new one in just a minute so vote...but I might need ideas for the future.
Also, I might post a short bio about myself later since I don't have much homework tonight. Feel free to do the same thing ladies. It doesn't need to be too elaborate, just some basics.
Happy April everyone!
5 days until opening day! Go Rockies!
I asked for honest answers, putting your Rockies allegiance aside. Here are the results:
Colorado Rockies 50% of the vote
San Diego Padres 25% of the vote
Los Angeles Dodgers 25% of the vote
D'backs and Giants both did not receive votes.
Well, it looks like we have some optamistic fans around these parts! And I hope our predictions are correct.
In other news:
I am working to get this back up to speed as fast as I can. Once again if you have links you would like to add to the sidebar let me know. Also, if you have a poll question let me know! I am putting up a new one in just a minute so vote...but I might need ideas for the future.
Also, I might post a short bio about myself later since I don't have much homework tonight. Feel free to do the same thing ladies. It doesn't need to be too elaborate, just some basics.
Happy April everyone!
5 days until opening day! Go Rockies!
Jay Cutler, My Opinions As a LIFE LONG Fan of the Denver Broncos
by: Katie! :D
Warning, the following post is a bit passionate, and maybe a bit bitchy. But I can't help but share my opinions here as this is a place for us to talk about sports, weather we agree or not.
Anyway, about Jay Cutler...
Send him to Detroit! Gosh this bothers me, he couldn't even TRY it out for one season before completely freaking out? It is really sad when the college football players I know are more mature than that. As you might know, the Wyoming Cowboys coach Joe Glen got fired after last season, leaving many players who liked him on the team. Despite being unsure about our new coach many of our players are at least giving him a shot and attending work outs etc. And no, not all of them like the new coach, but they are still there, trying. Even my 18 year old brother has shown more maturity when it comes to coaching changes.
It just baffles me I guess. Proof that athletes are paid too much money, they become spoiled. Jay should have been happy to be playing in the NFL at all because so few people with that dream really do make it there.
It really saddens me that so many people are blaming the management and McDaniels for this, every coach and owner has the right to test the trade waters with ANY player. Yes, even Mr. High and Mighty Jay Cutler. He took this the completely wrong way. One misunderstanding spiraled out of control in what I am going to call the temper tantrum of the century. I just hope we get a decent QB to replace his ass, although Chris Simms might not be THAT bad.
Granted, I'm sure Jay is not completely at fault with this issue, I'm sure someone in the organization has made him angry in some way, and I am also not trying to say that I am on Josh McDaniels side. Because the man hasn't even coached one game for the Broncos. I am waiting to make an opinion on him. And guess what? I wasn't even sure of what I thought of Jay...sometimes I thought he was awesome, and other times I just wanted to smack him. My Dad, has told me since we drafted Jay, that he doesn't like his attitude. He always calls Jay "The Jerk" and you know what, after what has gone down this off season, I couldn't agree with my Dad more.
Anyway, as someone who grew up in a Broncos-loving family, loving the Broncos myself for my entire existance, I'm still going to be in the orange and blue every Sunday, because after all, I am a fan of the Denver Broncos first and foremost, not the Denver Broncos as led by Jay Cutler. Whoever is the coach, the quarterback, the tight end, the safety, I will cheer for the Broncos forever!
Issues like this really upset me because people forget why they watch football to begin with. No one watches football just because they want to complain about the team's players and front office moves all the damn time. People watch football because it is an awesome game, because it is full of emotions and nerves. There is a reason it is the most popular game in the United States. It brings people together, it creates hatred and love at the same time. Football excites millions of people. Football is simply a game played on a huge national stage, and yet people watch it every week. I assure you that all these Broncos fans who are going crazy will all be in front of their televisions come fall, because no one who loves football, or loves a team can simply give up. That's just not how it works. What did Alex Rodriguez say? Something like "baseball is bigger than A-ROD" well Mr. Cutler, football is bigger than you.
Geez, this is long and I am probably going to get in trouble for sharing my opinion, but the point of blogging is to share opinions. Thanks for reading if you read it all. And remember that we are all entitled to our opinions, and they are allowed to be different. Debates are fine, fighting is bad! :D
Warning, the following post is a bit passionate, and maybe a bit bitchy. But I can't help but share my opinions here as this is a place for us to talk about sports, weather we agree or not.
Anyway, about Jay Cutler...
Send him to Detroit! Gosh this bothers me, he couldn't even TRY it out for one season before completely freaking out? It is really sad when the college football players I know are more mature than that. As you might know, the Wyoming Cowboys coach Joe Glen got fired after last season, leaving many players who liked him on the team. Despite being unsure about our new coach many of our players are at least giving him a shot and attending work outs etc. And no, not all of them like the new coach, but they are still there, trying. Even my 18 year old brother has shown more maturity when it comes to coaching changes.
It just baffles me I guess. Proof that athletes are paid too much money, they become spoiled. Jay should have been happy to be playing in the NFL at all because so few people with that dream really do make it there.
It really saddens me that so many people are blaming the management and McDaniels for this, every coach and owner has the right to test the trade waters with ANY player. Yes, even Mr. High and Mighty Jay Cutler. He took this the completely wrong way. One misunderstanding spiraled out of control in what I am going to call the temper tantrum of the century. I just hope we get a decent QB to replace his ass, although Chris Simms might not be THAT bad.
Granted, I'm sure Jay is not completely at fault with this issue, I'm sure someone in the organization has made him angry in some way, and I am also not trying to say that I am on Josh McDaniels side. Because the man hasn't even coached one game for the Broncos. I am waiting to make an opinion on him. And guess what? I wasn't even sure of what I thought of Jay...sometimes I thought he was awesome, and other times I just wanted to smack him. My Dad, has told me since we drafted Jay, that he doesn't like his attitude. He always calls Jay "The Jerk" and you know what, after what has gone down this off season, I couldn't agree with my Dad more.
Anyway, as someone who grew up in a Broncos-loving family, loving the Broncos myself for my entire existance, I'm still going to be in the orange and blue every Sunday, because after all, I am a fan of the Denver Broncos first and foremost, not the Denver Broncos as led by Jay Cutler. Whoever is the coach, the quarterback, the tight end, the safety, I will cheer for the Broncos forever!
Issues like this really upset me because people forget why they watch football to begin with. No one watches football just because they want to complain about the team's players and front office moves all the damn time. People watch football because it is an awesome game, because it is full of emotions and nerves. There is a reason it is the most popular game in the United States. It brings people together, it creates hatred and love at the same time. Football excites millions of people. Football is simply a game played on a huge national stage, and yet people watch it every week. I assure you that all these Broncos fans who are going crazy will all be in front of their televisions come fall, because no one who loves football, or loves a team can simply give up. That's just not how it works. What did Alex Rodriguez say? Something like "baseball is bigger than A-ROD" well Mr. Cutler, football is bigger than you.
Geez, this is long and I am probably going to get in trouble for sharing my opinion, but the point of blogging is to share opinions. Thanks for reading if you read it all. And remember that we are all entitled to our opinions, and they are allowed to be different. Debates are fine, fighting is bad! :D
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