Wil Nieves Cost the Braves $1
Seriously. What are some other things that cost a dollar:
- a can of soda
- a candy bar
- expired shampoo
- a change of address form at the post office
- a broken fan from a yard sale
- a fringe level Major League catcher.
I hope Wil Nieves doesn’t define himself with material possessions, otherwise his self esteem is bound to take a hit.
There are a variety of things that do cost a dollar.
ZMP
It’s 1:25 AM in Atlanta and this kid, confined by his Steelers jersey, wants to go to bed. Instead, this woman is teaching him to appreciate the wondrous world of bonus baseball.
Somebody give this Mom an award.
Ahh poor little kid wants to go to bed instead of watching baseball. Boo hoo, when I was that age, if I didn’t stay until the end of the game I would kick myself in the foot. Watch baseball, enjoy it, and become a man.
ZMP
NFL LOCKOUT DONE
The expected NFL free-agent frenzy may begin as soon as Monday afternoon if the NFL Players Association signs off on a timeline being discussed, a source at the highest level told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Yes, that’s Monday – as in TODAY!
Sounds like a one day exclusive negotiation window and then full free agency begins at noon tomorrow – assuming all goes ahead as planned.
Hat tip to Brian Bassett…yeah, that guy!
Bent-Jets Blog
Bars, the snack food industry, and cheerleaders can all rejoice, we got our football back. With the NFL lockout expected to end this afternoon, I expect a giant roar. The only thing that upsets me is the quality of football we will see. These guys have not trained for football in months, the coaches have short time to prepare the players, and ticket prices will be through the roof. All in all, the football gods are smiling on us today, so let us pray. ZMP
I’m all for player safety, but the elimination of two-a-days and the reduction of padded practices in the regular season (only 14) is a bit ridiculous. Come on, it’s football, not lawn tennis. I agree with Bart Scott; it’ll make player soft. The product on the field will suffer, especially the tackling. Old-school coaches believe players lose their edge when they’re not practicing in pads.Rich Cimini (via erikmanassy)
The NFL Players Association and the league’s owners have reached agreement on the remaining points needed in their 10-year labor deal, sources from both sides said.
Despite the fact the new agreement will require a majority vote from the players, that part of the deal between the two sides is considered a formality, according to sources.
The NFLPA is making plans for a major press conference Monday. But first the player reps’ executive committee is scheduled to fly to Washington, D.C., on Sunday so they can vote Monday.
Adam Schefter
This is better than Thanksgiving and Christmas combined, it’s more like having you’re cake and eating it too. The football gods are opening up temple this fall. Bring you’re game face and let us party.
ZMP
NFL owners voted to approve the proposed labor agreement with the NFL Players Association on Thursday, putting the potential end of the league’s lockout in the hands of the players — who might vote on the proposed deal Thursday night.
Owners voted 31-0 to accept the proposed 10-year collective bargaining agreement, with the Oakland Raiders abstaining, sources told ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio. Sources told ESPN.com’s John Clayton that the owners have notified the players they would accept this deal contingent on all union matters being resolved next week, and the players’ association being reconstituted as a union.
If football fans have to go through this in another 10 years I’ll be vastly disappointed. If football becomes too much of a business I hope it fails. No fans, no money. Period.
Madden AFC East Rankings
Buffalo Bills: 73
The 28th-ranked team in the game, and it’s really no surprise when you only have two players on your roster rated an 89 overall or higher and one of those is your punter.
Miami Dolphins: 78
Having two studs at tackle should give Chad Henne plenty of time to hit Brandon Marshall in the open field. But with Henne’s 75 throwing accuracy, he might not always find the target.
New York Jets: 87
Tied for the fourth-highest overall rating in “Madden 12,” the Jets defense is a force to be reckoned with thanks to Mr. 99 overall Darrelle Revis, not to mention three other defenders rated 90 or higher overall.
New England Patriots: 88
The third-best team in the game, according to the ratings, thanks in part to Tom Brady’s 99 overall. But the “Madden” love doesn’t stop there as the Patriots feature 21 players rated 80 or higher overall.Joe Robinson
When they’re talking about video games, that must mean THE NFL LOCKOUT IS GOING TO AN END! GET EXCITED! ZMP
As a longtime Jets’ fan it hurts that the team is still treated like shit. Pardon my french, but the Jets have proven to be the more exciting team in New York than the New York Football Giants. Giants fans are cold-hearted SOB’s that show no respect to their New York counterparts. Maybe Rex Ryan is too brash, maybe the team is a little lucky, but at least our guys in green have won a playoff game in the past three years. When the Giants won the Super Bowl that was good for New York, but the Jets are here to play and this underdog treatment is wood on the fire for another attempt. J!-E!-T!-S!JETS!JETS!JETS!
ZMP
