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The Best (Damn) Show on TV

Ryan Doyle, Thursday, July 9, 2009 at 9:26 AM Comments (1)

Nope, this show isn’t on Fox, nor is it on the World Wide Leader.  Now that the TNT Crew is hibernating until the start of he next NBA season, the best show on TV is the MLB channel’s MLB tonight trifecta – Batting Practice, 1st and 3rd, and Round Tripper.  I am not a spokesman for Direct TV, but if you are a sports fan and you have the option, there is no reason you shouldn’t get the Dish.  It is worth it for the NFL package alone, but the addition of MLB TV makes the service that much more enjoyable.

I won’t lie, i enjoyed Baseball tonight on the World Wide Leader back when they had Karl, Kruk and Harold “motorboating” Reynolds.  John Kruk would have Harold laughing so hard with his commentary that good ole Ravech would have to use fillers until Harold got control of himself to add in a few comments.  A few weeks ago after work i stumbled upon the MLB channel and instantly fell in love.  The format is priceless.  There are 3 shows.  Essentially all are the same, showing highlights of the nights action, adding in some commentary, live look-ins, plays of the night and even some baseball tips.  But what makes the format so great, is that because this is basically 3+ hours of just updates it can get very boaring and old if you had the same people talking.  MLB uses 3 different lineups of commentators, so they come at you in waves, each fresh and ready to just talk baseball.  The lineup includes such former players as Billy Ripken, Mitch Williams, Harold “motorboating” Reynolds, Sean Casey, Barry Larkin and others.

Now, to tell you the truth, this is the only thing i knew about good ole Billy Ripken.  And man alive did i try to collect that sucker when i was younger.  Apparently Billy has a lot more to offer than an infamous baseball card, he is actually pretty entertaining and knowledgeable.  The other night i watched Billy root on as 2 managers got tossed out of their respective games.  It was great.

I have no rooting interest in the Phillies, but it is nice to see Mitch Williams alive.  I felt bad for the guy after game 6. A few nights ago Mitch was showing how to throw a knuckleball, and he was tossing perfect, no-spin balls in the studio.  Key to remember boys and girls, do not follow through like you would a fast ball.

Lastly, I now understand why everyone in baseball likes Sean “The Mayor” Casey.  The guy is hysterical.  On the show it looks like he has an IV of Red Bull, as he is bouncing off the walls.  A few nights ago the Marlins were playing and during the highlights they showed a fan in the outfield stands wearing a full on Chewbacca outfit.  Showing that fan multiple times like they did made me chuckle, having Sean Casey mimic Chewy’s roar every time they showed the fan had me crying with laughter.

Easy Harold, no means no.

So i implore you to switch to Direct TV if only for the MLB Channel.  Whats not to like about great commentary from former baseball players who are excited to be on the air and know what they are talking about? Nothing.  So as long as the network can keep Harold away from Hazel Mae, they should be in good shape.

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Ryan Doyle, Friday, July 3, 2009 at 1:32 PM Comments (0)

Chuck’s links will now contain our weekly poll recap results:

Who will be the MLB Home Run leader at the end of the season?

5 votes for Pujols, 2 for Howard 1 for Carlos Pena.

Now on to the links:

MJ & MJ.

Binoculars, soccer, and an Asian game show = hysterical.

This is tremendous.  TO gets cursed out by a model and has zero comeback.

Big man fall hard.  Poor Houston.

Your Weekly Chuck Norris Fact:

Superman owns a pair of Chuck Norris pajamas.

* Please note that Chuck Norris is in no way affiliated with The Drubbing or its writers. If he did find out we were using his name in a gimmick he would roundhouse kick all of us to death.

*Chuck Norris Presents The Drubbing links of the week 22

Ryan Doyle, Friday, June 26, 2009 at 9:02 AM Comments (0)

NBA Draft time, check out our diary and mock draft:

The best thing on NBA.com right now.

Dave Chappelle’s thoughts on the King of Pop (RIP Michael Jackson).

Your Weekly Chuck Norris Fact:

Chuck Norris has 3 birthdays a year.

* Please note that Chuck Norris is in no way affiliated with The Drubbing or its writers. If he did find out we were using his name in a gimmick he would roundhouse kick all of us to death.

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Ryan Doyle, Friday, June 19, 2009 at 9:37 AM Comments (0)

College World Series heats up this week:

Duke fans, or hell any NCAA bball fan, want to own a the floor where arguably the most memorable NCAA shot ever was taken? you will need at least $2,500.

Some one on the Cubs needs to help Sweet Lou out.

Your Weekly Chuck Norris Fact:

Chuck Norris’s family crest is a picture of a barracuda eating Neil Armstrong.

* Please note that Chuck Norris is in no way affiliated with The Drubbing or its writers. If he did find out we were using his name in a gimmick he would roundhouse kick all of us to death.

Brian Bruney, meet your team

Ryan Doyle, Monday, June 15, 2009 at 9:46 AM Comments (3)

Joba Chamberlain's reaction after a 2nd inning groundout...

In a recent conversation with a reporter, Brian Bruney of the NY Yankees commented on the actions around NY Mets closer Francisco Rodridguez.  I have a few comments around this, so lets start first with Brian Bruney.

In case you do not know Brian Bruney, let me introduce him to you.  Mr Bruney is a 27 year old middle relief pitcher who has a career 4.28 EAR.  He is part of arguably the worst bullpen in MLB with a 5.60 ERA after the 7th inning.  So far he has pitched only 9 innings this year, which with the current state of the Yankees starting pitching is a 4 game series worth of work.  Bruney is also on the same team as the one and only Joba Chamberlain.  Yes, the same Joba who fist pumps, screams, beats his chest in the middle innings of games that he is losing.  Ask Aubrey Huff how he feels about Joba.  So Brian, before you start criticizing players on other teams, in the other league, you may want to address things on your own team first, you jackass.
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Ryan Doyle, Friday, June 12, 2009 at 8:00 AM Comments (0)

The Lakers and Red Wings jump out to an early lead this week:

Alex Rios hears a heckler after his Golden Sombrero 0-5, 5K’s game (language is rather strong).

LBJ leaves a dust cloud for Anderson Varejao.

Remember that ESPN commercial about being a big buddy? Well this guy must have went to their camp.

Your Weekly Chuck Norris Fact:

Chuck Norris can charge a cell phone, just by rubbing it against his beard.

* Please note that Chuck Norris is in no way affiliated with The Drubbing or its writers. If he did find out we were using his name in a gimmick he would roundhouse kick all of us to death.

The MLB Draft is not for TV

Ryan Doyle, Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 8:00 AM Comments (0)

Bud looks like a drunk speaker at the local Legion Club

For the first time ever, i decided to somewhat follow the MLB.  Partially because it was on the MLB network, and also because you could listen to it live on mlb.com.  I think it is great that MLB is trying to pump-up their product by broadcasting what normally was a conference call between teams.  Well, after watching and listening to the draft i can understand why this thing was dormant for so long.

The NFL and NBA drafts are somewhat spectacles, and veterans of making this a popular fan affair.  The MLB however, yowzers.  Bud Selig announced the first round in what looked like a miniature stadium filled with desks for each team.  It was the equivalent of a model UN at a local school, while the NFL and NBA drafts were the real UN.  His suit was partially off to the side, he stumbled with how he said each player’s school, name and position, it really was amateur hour.  I have no idea how many rounds good ole Bud announced as i could only sit through the first 20 picks before i found something more entertaining to do, like cleaning my bathroom.
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Ryan Doyle, Friday, June 5, 2009 at 8:00 AM Comments (0)

The NBA Finals are set:

the Texas, Boston College game was insane, including 170 pitch, 12 inning performance from Texas’s closer.  Who is probably walking around with a jello-o arm for the next 2 months.

Meet John Calipari, the ncaa bball coach who leaves schools in utter chaos, may want to re-think things Kentucky.

The Man who inspired Michael Jordan to be as good as he is, Leon Smith.

Your Weekly Chuck Norris Fact:

Chuck Norris is where babies come from.

* Please note that Chuck Norris is in no way affiliated with The Drubbing or its writers. If he did find out we were using his name in a gimmick he would roundhouse kick all of us to death.

2009 NBA Finals Predictions

Ryan Doyle, Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 1:03 PM Comments (3)

For Dwight's sake, i hope Kobe wore a rubber.

The Finals are set, and much to ESPN and Nike’s dismay, it will be the LA Lakers versus the Orlando Magic.  Lets break down the series by the 5 positions, the respective benches and the coaches and see what we have:

PG – advantage: wash.  The Lakers biggest issue has been their inconsistent guard play.  This was the one area teams could force LA into defensive sets they did not want to use; doubling off picks, help side pressure, etc.  Unfortunately for Orlando, they do not have anyone who can take advantage of this area.  Skip to my Lou is a nice player but he cannot take over games and i think will struggle at times with Derek Fisher.  Now, if Jameer Nelson can somehow play, this changes things.

SG – advantage: Lakers.  Courtney Lee looks like a young Rip Hamilton, and is nailing jumpers.  But Kobe is, well Kobe.  I expect Kobe to win at least 2 games for LA this series.
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All NBA Conference Finals Team

Ryan Doyle, Friday, May 29, 2009 at 10:18 PM Comments (0)

Best Block Party: The Birdman

While i do not enjoy NBA basketball as much as some of my fellow writers (Nate, Jordan, Rodney), i am the only one that will write an article about the NBA playoffs.  So, with only 4 teams left, lets hand out some awards:

PG Award: Chauncey Billups, Nuggets.  The dude just comes up with big, in your face shots.  There is no other point guard in the playoffs, outside maybe Rajon Rondo that i wanted on my team (that includes Chris Paul).  Watching Billups control a game and put constant pressure on opposing guards is enjoyable.

6th Man Award: JR Smith, Nuggets.  With a close second to Mikael Pietrus, of the Magic.  Smith can score 20 points in a quarter, of course he can also go 0-12, with 5 turnovers, but he has been playing very well and would be my first choice for guy off the bench in the playoffs.
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