A-Rod's cousin

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A Major League Baseball executive vice president of player relations Rob Manfred told ESPN.com that the league's investigation into allegations that Yuri Sucart, the steroid-supplying cousin of new York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, was spotted at the team's hotel earlier this week, is closed.

"Our position is, we told the Yankees, they agreed, that (Sucart) should not be allowed in any non-public areas; clubhouses, any team charters, buses. And it's our understanding that that prohibition has been respected," Manfred told ESPN.com. "We've talked to the Yankees and they've assured us the prohibition has been respected."

During a press conference in the spring of 2009, Alex Rodriguez admitted using steroids while a member of the Rangers from 2001-03; he said Sucart (his cousin) would acquire the steroids from the Dominican Republic and inject them into the All-Star. (AP Photo) During a press conference in the spring of 2009, Rodriguez admitted using steroids while a member of the Rangers from 2001-03. He said Sucart would acquire the steroids from the Dominican Republic and inject them into the All-Star. Following that admission, the Yankees—in connection with MLB—banned Sucart from any team-related function or facility.

On Thursday morning, the New York Daily News reported Sucart again is traveling with the team on some road trips and was at the team's hotel in San Francisco on Tuesday night. And that he had done so last season as well.

"All we can do is control his access to areas that (MLB) or the team control. We will stay in touch with the Yankees to make sure that prohibition is being respected. A hotel lobby is a public place; there is nothing we can do," Manfred added.
The above came from the inter net. My question is why doesn't A-Rod's hits, homeruns be taken off of his record for those years that he cheated while in Texas. When he hit the 600th home run I wonder if he felt a little GUILTY.

Pete Rose- Hits leader

"I've taken responsibility for my life," Rose said. "Baseball isn't good for second chances — not for gamblers. They are for people who take drugs. They are for people who beat up their wives. They are for people who drink a lot of alcohol. I screwed up. I wish I could change it."

Up and coming Dodger Ace

Kershaw clearly was the most talented Dodgers pitcher entering last season, but then-manager Joe Torre didn’t hand him the ball on opening day. He wanted to minimize the pressure on his young lefthander.

But Kershaw posted a 2.91 ERA, 212 strikeouts and 132 ERA+ while eclipsing 30 starts and the 200-inning mark, both benchmarks for an ace.

This year, there was no doubt who would get the ball on opening day against the hated rival and defending World Series champion San Francisco Giants and their ace, Tim Lincecum. And Kershaw, 23, was marvelous, spinning seven shutout innings and striking out nine with one walk for the win.

Now of course there is David Price of the Tampa Bay Rays. So far no wins but rather difficult to gain a win when the offense have left their bats on the bus. But I have a feeling that when the smoke clears he will be near the top.

The Rays and Taxi's

The Rays are off to thier worst start in history. The first year in the league wasn't this bad. Ha even Carl Crawford isn't hitting. Boston even is losing, what with their HUGE payroll. Althrough they did win yesterday. Also what with the high price of gas United Cab is taking a beating, the drivers that is. The owners could care less, they are happy as long as they get their lease money. Let's hope tomorrow will bring a better day.

Baseball and Taxi's

Well folks, baseball is upon us. The Tampa Bay Rays are undefeated and gas prices are starting to drop. Also Obama is going to change his mind about running in 2012. Now that you have let that sink in or you may think "what the hell is that old fart talking about". Than I woke up and found it was only a dream. But as I have said before "keep the faith". Most of the people who are giving the Rays hell are the ones who are bandwagon fans. Not real fans. They only pull for the winners. The people who give taxi drivers hell never ride a cab anyway. Futher they don't have any idea what a cab driver goes through just to make a decent living. I no longer drive a cab but I am afraid that United Cab, even with their new set up for getting and giving calls is in deep do-do. Have a great day, be careful out there. UC157 Larry

The Canseco Brothers

THE BROTHERS GRIM
It's shaping up to be a banner week for Bay Area baseball brothers. Because on the heels of the Canseco brothers (allegedly) taking a stand against truth in the world of celebrity boxing, the Giambi brothers are expected to take the stand later today and testify in the perjury trial of Barry Bonds. The Giambis (see: Jason, and Jeremy) have both admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs that they got from Greg Anderson, the personal trainer for Bonds who is in jail at the moment for refusing to testify against Bonds. It could be tough for the lawyers to balance that out. Or not. In less than 48 hours the 2011 major league baseball season will start---finally. The Tampa Bay Rays will defend their east division title. Everyone seems to think they will be a underdog. I for one have always pulled for the underdog. When I played baseball in high school I was a underdog. On the Air Force team I was a underdog, but like the Rays found a way to win. Have fun out there and be careful

Ha ha

Here’s the latest “Quote of the Day” winner from manager/quote machine Ozzie Guillen:

I’m the Charlie Sheen of baseball, but without drugs and a prostitute

Miami cry baby's ( Heat)

Stan Van Gundy: Heat have themselves to blame for their problems
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A Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy doesn't want to hear the Miami Heat's crying about how fans and media are roaring about the team's troubles.

“I do chuckle a little bit when they sort of complain about the scrutiny when they get,” Van Gundy told reporters Monday, according to the Orlando Sentinel. “My suggestion would be if you don’t want the scrutiny, you don’t hold a championship celebration before you’ve even practiced together.


Stan Van Gundy says the Heat invited criticism by the way they've carried themselves this season. (AP Photo)“It’s hard to go out yourself and invite that kind of crowd and celebration and attention, and then when things aren’t going well, sort of bemoan the fact that you’re getting that attention. To me, that doesn’t follow.”

Van Gundy was referring to the glitzy show the Heat put on last summer to introduce its newly formed Big Three – Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh.

After Miami suffered a fourth consecutive loss Sunday, Wade told reporters: “The world is better now since the Heat is losing.” Despite the streak, Miami is 43-20 and in no danger of missing the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Van Gundy, a former Heat head coach, blames overconfidence for the players' disposition.

“I think the players thought it was going to be easy and they were going to roll over everybody,” Van Gundy said, according to the Sentinel. “It hasn’t materialized that way up to this point.

Tampa Bay Rays

A lot of talk about Johnny Damon and "Manny" playing with the Rays this year. I am not from the "show me" state but I have to be shown none the less. A lot of talk also about Joe Maddon, the manager, changing the line up from day to day. But in the last two years he has been to the World Series and won the East Title. So we will just have to wait and see. I think it would pay to keep your eye on Hellickson, I think he will win the spot for being the fifth starter. About the NBA All-Star game. My main man Kobe won the MVP, my co-writer, Tom doesn't agree however he seems to hate good ole Kobe. If the game had been in Miami James would have won due to his triple-double. The Spurs will have to be reckoned with. BE CAREFUL OUT THERE UC-157Larry

New Season

Well sports fans here we go again to a exciting baseball season. If there are any remaining Tampa Bay Rays fans out there please don't buy any of that bum Carl Crawfords Boston Red Sox jersey that is being sold around this area. What a bum, I heard one interview that he gave and he said not one word about his time here in the Bay area. Check out 620 WDAE and you can find out what ole Steve thinks of him. It wouldn't have been so bad if he went to the Angels or a National League. But the hated Red Sox that is almost as bad as the Yankees. Now getting to the taxi cab business I am afraid that according to Tim it hasn't gotten any better. They have the GPS or blackberry or some crap like that. I do like the swipping machine for credit cards. But in the ten plus years that I drove never had many come back null and void. Be careful out there.