EVIL~! alkeiper

In fairness, the Steele/Elizabeth stuff is one of those angles that is ingrained in a wrestling fan from that era. What really hurt Wrestlemania II, IMO, was bringing back Mr. T. It kept Piper from matching up against someone from a hotter angle (Piper/Orndorff could have been a good match), and it produced one of the worst matches in wrestling history. Also, they could have matched Muraco/Steamboat instead of putting both in less hot programs. Here's something I've wondered. Did Moolah shoot on Velvet McIntyre to get the pin that fast? Not that she wasn't supposed to win, but that she did it at that point in the match. In the History of Wrestlemania I-XIV program, Moolah gives a sort of sly smile talking about that match.

The probability of any combination of wins would be low, since there are ten different possibilities (road team winning anywhere from 0-9 games). Without digging into texts though, such swings over a short stretch of games is not uncommon at all.

I'm going to the Phillies game tonight, J.D. Durbin vs. Shane Youman. Tomorrow is Scranton/Rochester, with Phil Hughes scheduled to make another rehab appearance. The Yankees next need a fifth starter on August 3, exactly five days after that Hughes start. Joe Torre hasn't announced Igawa's rotation replacement, but you can do the math. Ryan Mullins starts for the Red Wings. Mullins did not make Baseball America's list of top 30 Twins prospects, but he jumped from the Midwest League to Triple A in a single season. If anyone goes to a MLB game, check out Baseball-Reference.com's previews section. http://www.baseball-reference.com/previews/ They supply an easy three page stat reference, it's a nice little thing to take to the ballpark. A Reds' fan asked me for a scouting report on Jay Bruce and Joey Votto. Honestly, I don't have much of a scouting eye and there is not much I can add on one or two games beyond what you see in the box score. Bruce and Votto made Baseball America's mid-season top 25 so analysts more trained than I think they are top prospects. Votto hit two home runs including a monster shot on Thursday night. He could probably fill in at first base for the Reds right now. Bruce could fill in at center field right now though reports are that his future position is right field. With Bruce and Josh Hamilton in the fold, the Reds should consider biting on a Ken Griffey Jr. offer if the opportunity presents.

There's no reason to watch it anyway. Until Owen's death is announced wrestlers like RoadDogg pay tribute to him in their promos. The wrestling is lackluster throughout.

If by biggest you mean in terms of importance/magnitude/hype, you can absolutely make that argument.

I doubt WWE has anything criminally liable on their hands. Not having a steroid policy is not breaking the law. WWE I'm certain doesn't distribute steroids themselves. They could pass a law through the usual legislative channels. In my opinion, that law would be unconstitutional.

Suspended game ends with an 8-7 Yankees victory. Rodriguez does not homer. Our long national nightmare is over.

It would be a bad faith move and really, how would you go about convincing Iguchi that you have an opening at second base?

At least we now know that the real Kenny Williams is alive and well and that the evil imposter that surfaced from 2005-2006 has been eradicated. The report is that Iguchi is a free agent after the season and can not be offered arbitration as per terms in his contract. If true, that severely limits his trade value.

Phils acquire 2B Tadahito Iguchi from the White Sox in exchange for minor league Michael Dubee. Dubee's discussed as a sleeper at times but I'm not going to fret giving up a relief prospect in the low minors.

Here's a more pertinent question. Can Congress honestly get those test results? I don't see how they have a right to them.

I think this is naive. Big guys like Gorilla Monsoon, Haystacks Calhoun, Sky Hi Lee and many others received big pushes long before steroids existed. I don't intend for this to become yet another argument about what works in wrestling. Let me just say that some actions on this level may be harmful to the wrestling industry, and ultimately to the quality of the show. I highly doubt this will lead to positive changes. Government action may at best lead to a revised steroid policy with more smokescreens. Anything further than that, independent government testing for example, jeopardizes the industry.

I'm glad to see Marlon Byrd gets a shot at the center field job in Texas as well. The Phillies indeed called up Joe Thurston from Ottawa. Thurston can at least hold the fort for a month as needed. I bet Nunez will end up starting though. Mike Zagurski is gone to clear room for Brett Myers in the bullpen. Danny Sandoval was designated for assignment, and will almost certainly clear waivers.

I think you went on some drunk posting rampage a while back.

It has one of their better documentaries. Many clipped matches on the second disk, but you do get a Rockers vs. Rose/Somers match and Lawler/Von Erich in full. Considering it covers almost all unfamiliar territory, I think it's well worth a purchase.

Went to the Scranton/Louisville game. Chris Dickerson hit for the cycle. Got to meet Joba Chamberlain and get his autograph today.

Best face turn that comes to mind is Virgil turning on Dibiase at the '91 Rumble. Classic.

The Phils could go with Joe Thurston if Utley will miss a month or less. If longer, the Phils should probably sit back this season and regroup for next.

What else could they do? I did watch it at one point. Right before Owen's video package, JR introduces it and says, "we've got big problems out here."

http://sports.espn.go.com/minorlbb/news/story?id=2945798 To my knowledge this is the first on-field death in 50 years caused directly by on-field action. Frankly I'm surprised this isn't big news.

That stuff as well as a new NWA and Florida wrestling show. Check out that Florida show as it has a lot of good old footage of guys like Terry Funk and Bob Orton Jr. If Orton had a crewcut in the 70s he would look exactly like Randy.

There's a tendency when tragedy occurs to go overboard in preventative measures. Even when something is a fluke occurance. To my knowledge, this is the first direct on-field fatality in organized baseball in over 50 years. This was a million to one shot. Honestly, you have a better chance of being struck by lightning. And to add a little perspective on this, Mike Coolbaugh wasn't just a hitting coach. Coolbaugh played third base professionally. He was certainly not unfamiliar with the dangers of a batted ball.

This isn't the purpose of the forum, by a longshot.

Didn't see much out of Votto and Bruce today. Phil Hughes was absolutely dominant, striking out seven batters in six scoreless innings.

Kennedy I've already seen and was impressed by in a game in Reading. Chamberlain seems an elite talent based on his performance this year. Hopefully I'll get a chance to see Chamberlain in action. Tonight I've got Louisville/Scranton with Phil Hughes on rehab. Also curious to see the Reds' next big thing, Jay Bruce.