MikeJordan23

I was under the impression that they had a lot of trade material but wasn't willing to give them up ( Haren, Ankiel and some minor leaguers, couple of good pitching prospects ). I think we are really close and should go for the whole thing now. I'm not for completely trading our future for results for a year a two with Johnson. But for Hudson and Burnett I'd be willing to give up something significant. Losing Renteria hurt but wasn't the worst thing. It saves us a lot of money, plus we aren't hurting for offense. Having a good hitting ss is a luxury. But the aspect of losing Renteria and not getting big pitcher with the money saved is worrisome.

I'm a bit worried about the Cardinals here. They lost the best hitting ss in the National League and their official website said they were relunctant to put Marquis in a trade for Hudson? I hope their plan isn't to use smoke and mirrors again this year with this pitching staff. We need a legit Ace badly. We probably have the 4th or 5th best rotation in the division. Let's get it together...

Something Saigon said "Revolution got me pumped up But it's still a fact black people still think so fucked up"

Incredible. Rockets down by about 10 with 40 seconds left And Mcgrady scores13points in 35 second. Simply amazing.

Report: Bonds admitted to using substances thought to be steroids December 3, 2004 SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Barry Bonds testified to a grand jury that he used a clear substance and a cream given to him by a trainer who was indicted in a steroid-distribution ring, but said he didn't know they were steroids, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Friday. Bonds told the federal grand jury last year that Greg Anderson, his personal trainer, told him the substances he used in 2003 were the nutritional supplement flaxseed oil and a rubbing balm for arthritis, according to a transcript of his testimony reviewed by the Chronicle. The substances Bonds described were similar to ones known as ``the clear'' and ``the cream,'' two steroids from the Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative, the lab at the center of the steroid scandal. Bonds' attorney, Michael Rains, said the leak of grand jury testimony was an attempt to smear his client. Grand jury transcripts are sealed and the Chronicle did not say who showed them the documents. ``My view has always been this case has been the U.S. vs. Bonds, and I think the government has moved in certain ways in a concerted effort to indict my client,'' Rains told the newspaper. ``And I think their failure to indict him has resulted in their attempts to smear him publicly.'' Calls to Rains' office from The Associated Press went unanswered Thursday night. Tony Serra, Anderson's lawyer, said Anderson ``never knowingly provided illegal substances to anyone.'' The Chronicle story is the latest development this week in the more than yearlong BALCO probe. On Thursday, the paper reported Yankees slugger Jason Giambi told the grand jury he injected himself with human growth hormone in 2003 and also used steroids for at least three seasons. Before the Bonds story was even published, U.S. Attorney Kevin Ryan said his office was concerned about the leaks to the Chronicle and asked the Justice Department to investigate. Also, ABC News and ESPN the Magazine released excerpts of interviews with Conte, in which the BALCO founder admits to watching Olympic star Marion Jones inject herself in the leg with human growth hormone. Jones' attorneys denied she ever used performance-enhancing drugs. Conte's interview with ABC's ``20/20'' program will air Friday night. Dozens of elite athletes testified before the grand jury last year, including baseball stars Bonds, Giambi and Gary Sheffield, and track stars Jones, Tim Montgomery and Kelli White. The probe led to some athletes being banned from the Olympics and left a cloud of suspicion over others, such as Jones, who were allowed to compete despite the investigation. But Bonds is the biggest star of all, the holder of baseball's single-season home run record of 73 in 2001 and the man who could break Hank Aaron's career homer mark of 755 as early as next year. Bonds ended last season with 703 homers and won his record seventh NL Most Valuable Player award. It is uncertain what punishment, if any, Bonds could receive from baseball, which didn't have penalties for steroid use until last year. While discipline is spelled out for positive tests and criminal convictions from 2003 on, admission of illegal steroid use is not addressed, possibly giving baseball commissioner Bud Selig an opening to punish Bonds. Selig repeatedly has called for year-round random testing and harsher penalties, but management and the players' association have failed to reach an agreement. The contract runs through the 2006 season. ``I've been saying for many months: I instituted a very, very tough program in the minor leagues on steroids in 2001. We need to have that program at the major league level,'' Selig said Thursday in Washington, D.C. ``We're going to leave no stone unturned until we have that policy in place by spring training 2005.'' Prosecutors confronted Bonds with documents dating to his record-setting season of 2001 that allegedly detailed his use of many drugs, including human growth hormone, steroids and insulin. He said he believed he only used legal products to treat arthritis and fatigue. Bonds danced around questions, saying he couldn't explain a calendar with the name ``Barry'' on it; he had never seen a bottle that says Depo-Testosterone; he had never heard of the drugs Clomid, modafinil and trenbolone; and he couldn't pronounce EPO. Bonds testified that he didn't think any of the substances worked but kept using they out of loyalty to Anderson. He also said he never consulted with the Giants about what Anderson gave him. ``No way ... we don't trust the ball team,'' Bonds said. ``We don't trust baseball. ... Believe me, it's a business. I don't trust their doctors or nothing.'' Sheffield also testified to the grand jury that Bonds arranged for Anderson to give him ``the clear,'' ``the cream,'' and another steroid from Mexico, but also said he did not know they were steroids. Bonds said he never paid Anderson for drugs or supplements but did give the trainer $15,000 in cash in 2003 for weight training and a $20,000 bonus after his 73-homer season. Bonds said that Anderson had so little money that he ``lives in his car half the time.'' Asked by a juror why he didn't buy ``a mansion'' for his trainer, Bonds answered: ``One, I'm black, and I'm keeping my money. And there's not too many rich black people in this world. There's more wealthy Asian people and Caucasian and white. And I ain't giving my money up.'' Updated on Friday, Dec 3, 2004 2:38 am EST

? Where would he play? You guys already signed Womack

Oh and I read Meltzer's tribute to Yokozuna today, and Luger indeed was supposed to win the WWF title at SS 1993, but they wanted to wait until WM X but by then his heat had faded.

He'll have to wait the 4 game suspension and then he'll be reinstated

And I'm assuming the WWE is still in good standings with them because I have a recent PWI where they're showing Jim Ross holding a Achievement Award around 2003 or something. And I know the the NWA used to really be behind PWI. They used even give out awards from PWI on Television, and recognized it all the time.

I know the Ganso bomb is a diaster waiting to happen, but what else do you consider extra dangerous as a move. The Vertebraebreaker has to be up there too

These Tough Enough guys really do hate Puder.

If you'd like to try typing out the Observer with no mistakes, feel free to take over. I'm just being an asshole, don't take offense. I appreciate you typing the Observe Newsletter a lot. Thanks.

Yeah that NFL went quick didn't it. Thanks for posting this.

Does USA still do that dog show every year?

So that means the best player now is.... ALBERT PUJOLS! *Salutes our Cardinal Captain*

Except those of us who read about it in advance. Which might of been what, 2,000 people tops? I mean in 1992 wrestling on the internet wasn't big, plus there were so many false rumors and nonsense that was passed off as fact...

The Juvi Driver fom the top rope at Spring Stampede 99 was sick

AP NewsBreak: Williams rejects deal that would have allowed him back in 2005 By TIM REYNOLDS, AP Sports Writer December 2, 2004 MIAMI (AP) -- Ricky Williams rejected a deal that would have allowed him to serve a four-game drug suspension this season and return to the NFL next year. ``Ricky indicated to me that he is no longer interested in resuming his career at this time,'' Williams' lawyer, David Cornwell, said in a statement e-mailed to The Associated Press on Thursday. The 1998 Heisman Trophy winner needed to let the league know by Thursday so he could be moved from the retired list to the suspended list by the deadline. He would have served the suspension for the Miami Dolphins' final four games, starting Dec. 12 at Denver. ``David Cornwell informed our office that Ricky Williams has declined to accept the terms of his reinstatement,'' NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said. Dolphins spokesman Harvey Greene wouldn't comment, saying the matter is between Williams and the NFL. Williams, 27, stunned his team by retiring shortly before Miami opened training camp in July. The Dolphins filed a lawsuit in federal court against the running back, seeking the $8.6 million an arbitrator ruled he owes the team for breaching his contract. Williams is fighting the decision. He is now enrolled in a 17-month course at the California College of Ayurveda in Grass Valley, Calif., studying holistic medicine. The talks to allow Williams back into the league involved a promise to return to the field next season and to re-enter the NFL drug program immediately, including being tested on a regular basis. ``The NFL sought assurances that Ricky is indeed committed to playing,'' Cornwell said. Williams gave up the $5 million he would have earned this season, which would have been his sixth in the NFL, amid reports he faced suspension for substance abuse. He rushed for 3,225 yards in two seasons with the Dolphins, including a league-leading 1,853 yards in 2002. Miami acquired him from New Orleans after the 2001 season. But without Williams, the Dolphins have gone into a tailspin. They're 2-9 and will finish with a losing record for the first time since 1988. Williams has social-anxiety disorder and was a spokesman for an anti-depressant. He said marijuana helped him after he stopped using the anti-depressant.

nevermind

Yeah, just saw this on SportsCenter But it's not really a shocker that he took them, just surprised he said he did.

Not really. Shawn and Razor is still better than the other ladder matches which were nothing much more than spot fest, especially the TLC one. Entertaining, but little psychology in it. And WM X had two of the greatest matches ever, and Bret Hart winning the title was one of the best moments in WWF history with all the wrestlers from the back coming out. Plus Mr. Perfect returned!!!!!!!!

Not sure. I'll ask Meltzer or something if his email isn't backed up.

Dave Meltzer about Backlund what I found interesting "Bob's crying was not meant for a heel turn. He cried in 1982, which started turning people against him, right or wrong. It was suggested to Bob in the summer of 1984 to bleach his hair and turn heel for a program with Hogan, he refused, and was fired."

WM X had Two ***** matches, Bret winning the world title and the return of my all-time favorite wrestler Mr. Perfect so it's number one. I rarely mark out as much as I did when they announced him as the referee. then X-VII for all the great matches Then I'm not sure. Depending on when you ask it could be from VIII to III to VI to XIV