ESPN is reporting that The RichRod era is officially over. No word yet on who is set to replace him. The Harbaugh rumors change every 15 minutes, so any guess is wild speculation at this point. I would say Brady Hoke, but am holding out hope for a bigger name. As always, more to come as it develops...
EDIT-The Detroit News is reporting it as well
EDIT- The Wolverine, and numerous other sources now say that Rich Rod is still the coach, and no decision has been made. When there's smoke, there's normally fire, but the match has been blown out for now.....Stay tuned
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Pillaging Your Peers-AL East
After the Holidays, and the Strep Throat That Will Not Die (STTWND), I will start on the American League. I admittedly have more knowledge of these teams, so they should be easier. However, the Yankees and Red Sox are always emptying their Minor League clips to acquire talent, so its constantly changing.
Baltimore Orioles-What a mess of an organization. There are only three or four guys that are worth more than a bag of balls. My short term investment would be in Matt Weiters. He's young, he plays catcher, and he has a Chuck Norris like website about Matt Weiters facts. As for my long term investment, I really like SS Manny Machado. They have a few interesting pitchers, such as Zach Britton and Brian Matusz, but Machado seems like a can't miss type with a high ceiling and high floor.
Boston Red Sox- In the course of 2 months, Boston has drastically changed their complexion. They lost Victor Martinez and Adrian Beltre, but gained Carl Crawford and Adrian Gonzalez. That's why they are always in contention. They had to give up most of theire top prospects in the Gonzalez trade, but still have some interesting pieces. I am staying away from their prospects, and selecting from proven Major League talent. Long term, I will take Jon Lester. Huge k/9 rate, survived cancer, and is still 26 years old. For the next three years, its between the aforementioned Crawford and Gonzalez. I think I will go with Crawford, for his steals and defense.
New York Yankees- The easiest team in this division. They have a top prospect in C/1B/DH Jesus Montero, who will hit and provide next to no defense, and 1B Mark Teixeira who will hit and provide excellent defense.
Tampa Bay Devil Rays- This is the team I would want if I could take over an entire organization. They are stacked with young talent at the Major League and Minor League levels. Think about this....they lost Carl Crawford to division rival Boston. I selected Crawford from Boston. I would not have selected Crawford from this roster. They also are most likely replacing Crawford with Desmond Jennings, who is essentially the same player minus 5 years. On to the selections. Short term, I will select 3B Evan Longoria. Probably the best 3B in baseball, and still has room to improve. Their prospects, however, are more difficult to choose from. Here is their projected Top 20. Do you take the top RHP prospect in baseball or the 2nd best LHP in baseball? Carl Crawford Lite, or a future closer? I will trust Sickels and say Jeremy Hellickson. I can't pass up a potential ace with a small sample size of Major League success.
Toronto Blue Jays-The second easiest team today. I believe Adam Lind is a mixture of his 2009 and 2010 seasons. That makes a nice player. Their top prospect was the key piece they got in return for Roy Halladay, Kyle Drabek. He has the MLB bloodline from his father, Doug, and would be ready to start the 2011 season in the bigs at 23.
For Baseballs best division, I was expecting harder decisions. Other than Tampa, it was fairly easy compared to most of the NL. I will do the AL West next, and save the AL Central for last.
Previous-NL West, NL Central, NL East
Baltimore Orioles-What a mess of an organization. There are only three or four guys that are worth more than a bag of balls. My short term investment would be in Matt Weiters. He's young, he plays catcher, and he has a Chuck Norris like website about Matt Weiters facts. As for my long term investment, I really like SS Manny Machado. They have a few interesting pitchers, such as Zach Britton and Brian Matusz, but Machado seems like a can't miss type with a high ceiling and high floor.
Boston Red Sox- In the course of 2 months, Boston has drastically changed their complexion. They lost Victor Martinez and Adrian Beltre, but gained Carl Crawford and Adrian Gonzalez. That's why they are always in contention. They had to give up most of theire top prospects in the Gonzalez trade, but still have some interesting pieces. I am staying away from their prospects, and selecting from proven Major League talent. Long term, I will take Jon Lester. Huge k/9 rate, survived cancer, and is still 26 years old. For the next three years, its between the aforementioned Crawford and Gonzalez. I think I will go with Crawford, for his steals and defense.
New York Yankees- The easiest team in this division. They have a top prospect in C/1B/DH Jesus Montero, who will hit and provide next to no defense, and 1B Mark Teixeira who will hit and provide excellent defense.
Tampa Bay Devil Rays- This is the team I would want if I could take over an entire organization. They are stacked with young talent at the Major League and Minor League levels. Think about this....they lost Carl Crawford to division rival Boston. I selected Crawford from Boston. I would not have selected Crawford from this roster. They also are most likely replacing Crawford with Desmond Jennings, who is essentially the same player minus 5 years. On to the selections. Short term, I will select 3B Evan Longoria. Probably the best 3B in baseball, and still has room to improve. Their prospects, however, are more difficult to choose from. Here is their projected Top 20. Do you take the top RHP prospect in baseball or the 2nd best LHP in baseball? Carl Crawford Lite, or a future closer? I will trust Sickels and say Jeremy Hellickson. I can't pass up a potential ace with a small sample size of Major League success.
Toronto Blue Jays-The second easiest team today. I believe Adam Lind is a mixture of his 2009 and 2010 seasons. That makes a nice player. Their top prospect was the key piece they got in return for Roy Halladay, Kyle Drabek. He has the MLB bloodline from his father, Doug, and would be ready to start the 2011 season in the bigs at 23.
For Baseballs best division, I was expecting harder decisions. Other than Tampa, it was fairly easy compared to most of the NL. I will do the AL West next, and save the AL Central for last.
Previous-NL West, NL Central, NL East
Sunday, January 2, 2011
This Week in Great College Football Names
Malique Micenheimer
Malique Micenheimer is a high school senior LB from Stockton, CA. He is currently committed to play for the Fresno State Bulldogs. He could also lend his name to the lead villian in the next Fievel movie. I can picture it now....
Fievel-I just want to see my Papa again.
Micenheimer-Then you better swim fast (cuts rope bridge, sending our hero into the frigid water).
Cat R. Waul-I should have finished him when I had the chance.
Yes, Cat R. Waul was the cat/villain in Fievel goes West. But back to the football player. Here's a video of him destroying a kid on a punt return...
Best of luck in the WAC next year, Malique. I will certainly be pulling for you!
Win,Lose,or Harbaugh
"Have you ever seen a man so broken as that one man that you are looking at?"-Andy Hull
I deserve a fucking medal. I supported Rich Rod from the day he was hired until midway through the 4th quarter yesterday. I begged Dave Brandon to give him one more year. I blamed the injuries in the secondary, and the 6 freshman
in the two deep. I cursed the special teams, I cursed that stuffed animal Greg Robinson pulled from god knows where..
in the two deep. I cursed the special teams, I cursed that stuffed animal Greg Robinson pulled from god knows where..
I was pulling for Gerg to pick a winner...
But I just can't do it anymore. If it means that every recruit decides to go elsewhere, and we are destined to another Threet/Sheridan season, so be it. The lack of halftime adjustments yesterday was inexcusable, and should ultimately lead to his firing. Just make sure Harbaugh will come. I'm not sold on Brady Hoke, but he will at least shut the people clamoring for a "Michigan Man" the fuck up for a year or two. I, for one, can't wait to get back to 9-3 and a bowl loss for 12 straight season. I also love Vanilla ice cream, that catchy music they play in elevators, and 60 minutes (just as long as they reign in that radical Andy Rooney
.)
.) My ideal coaching candidate list would be:
- Harbaugh-Forget the trash he said about Michigan, he is a Michigan Man through and through.
- Mike Leach-The Pirate would rile up the alumni base more than Rodriguez, but the dude is awesome. Sure, he locks concussed players in electrical closets, but who here hasn't.
- Bill Belichick/Bill Cowher/Mack Brown/Nick Saban-This is Michigan. Michigan can get anyone they want. This is sarcasm.
- Brady Hoke-He has done a fine job at Ball State and San Diego State. He has coached at Grand Valley, Western, and Michigan. He apparently would consider taking the position, if offered.
- Me-I would take the job in a heartbeat, and I'm sick in NCAA 2011
on the PS3
. I always pull in the top recruiting class, and have gone 132-0 since I got the game in August.
Either way, something needs to happen, and needs to happen soon. I would hope a decision is already made, and will be announced Monday or Tuesday. I will let you know if I get contacted to talk salary.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Sorry for my absence
I have been in bed all week with strep throat. I had been planning to finish the Pillaging series this week, and start a similar project next week, but everything is pushed back for awhile.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas
I got one thing I asked for, a Michigan kicker commitment. Rich Rod pulled out the "snake oil" and stole K Matt Goudis from Boise State. Take that, smurf turfers.
As for my readers, I leave you with this classic video of Tigers announcer, Rod Allen from his playing days abroad. Be safe and have fun this weekend!
As for my readers, I leave you with this classic video of Tigers announcer, Rod Allen from his playing days abroad. Be safe and have fun this weekend!
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