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  10. Predict the WRs on the Final Roster

    in Cincinnati Bengals

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    All I hope is that if Cosby or David Jones doesn't make the team, they get traded for conditional picks to keep them out of the division. Cosby would feed a sizable need on special teams for the Steelers, and I could see David Jones starting for the Ratbirds.

    I do think we'll only carry nine offensive lineman this year, so that could open up the possibility of carrying seven wide receivers.

  15. Heat Sign Wade,Bosh and now Lebron?

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    I don't see Miami winning it this year. They still have too many spots to fill on the roster, and no money left. Their bench will obviously be weak, so the starters will probably log around 40+ minutes a game. They need another year to fill in some still missing pieces, and the best, and even mediocre in this free-agent class have already agreed/signed, so maybe they pick up some decent depth next year.

    So far the Heat roster look like this

    PG Mario Chalmers

    SG Dwayne Wade

    SF LeBron James

    PF Chris Bosh

    C Udonis Haslem

    I believe the only 5 that are under contract right now. Mike Miller apparently agreed to terms, but has yet to sign. Then, their looking to add 4 Rookies: F Da'Sean Butler, G/F Yakhouba Diawara, C Dexter Pittman, F Jarvis Varnado.

    That would still only make 10 players (if Miller signs) and by NBA rules you need to have 13 players under contract. Their money is all spent, and they need to sign the rookie 2nd rd picks and still 3 more to fill their roster.

    Lakers are still the team to beat, and actually got a little stronger with the signing of PG Steve Blake. I personally think he is a perfect fit for this team, and should be the starter over Derek Fisher. Blake is a much better passer and 3 point shooter than Fisher, and he actually brings the ball up the court (which Fisher rarely does anymore). But Fisher is a quality back-up.

    So, Lakers again this year (3 peat) Phil Jackson will retire, and then maybe Miami gets 2 or 3 rings...max.

    I think Jarvis Varnado is going to really surprise some people this year. If not this upcoming season, then in the next couple of season. He gave Kentucky more fits than any other player in the SEC.

    Also, I think Orlando will win the East next season.

  17. Reds vs. Pirates

    in Cincinnati Reds

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    Making moves to add a vet to the bullpen:

    Following Sunday afternoon's 2-1 victory over Atlanta, the Reds optioned right-hander Carlos Fisher to Triple-A Louisville.

    On Monday, Cincinnati is expected to purchase the contract of veteran right-hander Russ Springer.

    Springer, who owns a career mark of 36-45 with a 4.52 ERA in 738 appearances, made seven appearances for Triple-A Louisville, allowing just two hits in 6 1/3 innings. He walked two and struck out five.

    "He adds experience," said Reds manager Dusty Baker. "He's been in pennant races, World Series. We're young [in the bullpen]. We need a stabilizer to go along with Arthur [Rhodes] and [Francisco] Cordero."

    Springer has made 14 postseason appearances, including four in the World Series -- most recently with Houston in 2005. The Reds signed the 14-year veteran to a Minor League contract on July 15.

    Fisher was 1-1 with a 6.89 ERA in 13 appearances.

    Springer is expected to wear No. 50.


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    Springers record and ERA doesn't inspire a lot of excitement within me. I just feel we could have done better than that.

    With Ondrusek really turning it on and Masset coming back around, I'm not too worried about the bullpen (knock on wood), with Cordero being the one exception.

  22. Is anyone here a serious runner ??

    in General Discussions

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    I wouldn't say I'm a serious runner, but I do enjoy running. I hate running on concrete and blacktop, so I prefer to run out in the woods. In the Spring, Summer, and Fall, I make lot of trips to a local nature trail that's about a mile and a half long, and run it a couple of times a visit. Its short, but its hell because its in Appalachia Kentucky so you have to take some very large hills. Plus its right on a state lake so you get to cool down and go swimming and cliff diving afterward.

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