The punishment does seem to be overly harsh (and a bit out of spite).įour years, $52 million is reportedly Chicago's preemptive offer to the would-be free-agent (via Daily Southtown). Meanwhile, the NFLPA wants the Eagles to simply cut T.O. Nats sale: Won't happen before owner meeting next weekĬhemistry will be a great word to needlepoint when they're sitting on the couch in January. Minority hiring in college football: remains stagnant Kobe's 30+ ppg streak: Scores "only" 28 in L to Timberwolves Hideki Matsui: Yankees under pressure to re-sign by TuesdayĬarolina Hurricanes: Win franchise-best 8th straight game West Virginia: In Big East driver's seat for BCS bowl slot The players are already talking about team unity without T.O.ĬHECK OUT THE QUICKIE EVERY WEEKDAY MORNING! ( Insider: Eric Karabell on Fantasy Football implications of the injury.)
Just in case his career IS over, I think we should consider establishing an official Fantasy Hall of Fame, with Holmes as the first inductee. Whether or not Priest is on your fantasy football roster, fans everywhere should take a minute to appreciate the career of one of the greatest fantasy players in NFL history. But any Cards fan knows gaudy numbers can be overlooked. (Oops: There's the bias - he's a sentimental pick.)Ĭarp has him on almost every meaningful stat, and would make a worthy pick. And I'm sorry: You HAVE to factor in what he's doing at his age. Plus, he had a critical role in the Astros rallying for the playoffs. Colon)īesides, with any sort of run support, Clemens would have had 18-20 wins. Whew.ĭontrelle Willis: You recognize the real face of Baseball - deserves it for his stamina, flair and MLB-leading 22 wins.Įnd the tyranny of wins as the dominant criteria for a Cy! There's no shame in giving a 13-win pitcher the award. (That sick 1.87 ERA doesn't hurt either.)Ĭhris Carpenter: Your value the jaw-dropping consistency of a guy in the top two in W, CG, K, SO, IP, K/BB, and Win Pct. Roger Clemens: You appreciate that a 43-year-old even in contention for the Cy should be cut some slack for only 13 wins. So what does your preferred NL Cy contender say about you? Now HERE'S an MLB award race! Today's NL Cy Young announcement has fans divided into three camps. No word whether Drew Rosenhaus then ruined it for him. Congressional report due today (he won't be charged with perjury.) Palmeiro issues an apology to the public.