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Matt and Troy joined Mike Grose to delve deep into the Diamondbacks recent skid, there defensive mishaps and the return of Doug Davis. They also talk about the future of Mike D’Antoni and his possible replacement.

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    Mike D'Antoni Knicks

    The News: You can now put a “former” in front of Phoenix Suns Head Coach Mike D’Antoni.
    Sources say he has agreed to become the new head coach of the New York Knicks. D’Antoni will take over a team that went 23-59 last year under Isaiah Thomas. According to SI.com D’Antoni is netting a […]

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    Brandon Webb and the D-backs are the best team in the league…so far…

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    Matt and Troy joined Mike Grose to delve deep into the Diamondbacks recent skid, there defensive mishaps and the return of Doug Davis. They also talk about the future of Mike D’Antoni and his possible replacement.

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    Well, as promised, here is my second posting as we take a look at the QB battle that is already dominating headlines here in the desert as the Arizona Cardinals wrapped up mini-camp this past weekend. Earlier in the week I discussed starter Matt Leinart’s claim to the job, making a case for his […]

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    The News: According to the guys over at KTAR Russ Pennell has been hired as Kevin O’Neill’s replacement on Lute Olson’s staff at the University of Arizona. Pennell most recently coached at ASU where he was an assistant under Rob Evans. Since the dismissal of Evans Pennell has served as an analyst on the […]

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    Brandon Webb and the D-backs are the best team in the league…so far…

    (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
    Matt and Troy joined Mike Grose to delve deep into the Diamondbacks recent skid, there defensive mishaps and the return of Doug Davis. They also talk about the future of Mike D’Antoni and his possible replacement.

    1. Does this pitching staff completely depend on the health of Brandon Webb and Dan Haren?
    2. […]

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  • Hack-a-Shaq? Try this tactic: Fart-a-Shaq


    By Matt Blake on May 10th, 2008

    Fart-a-Shaq: coming soon to a theater near you

    And now, for something that only the Big Cactus could get caught doing….and I wouldn’t call this a moon, but perhaps more his own planet. Planet Shaq…bigger than any marketing slogan the Suns can come up with next year…
    Fart-a-Shaq: Watch with digression, as Shaq’s giant four foot ass appears in the vid…

    Hat Tip:
    [Shaquille O’Neal Moons […]

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    Best Replacements For Mike D’Antoni


    By Greg Esposito on May 9th, 2008

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    While Steve Nash expects Mike D’Antoni to return as the coach of the Suns next season most people realize he is all but out the door to either Chicago or New York. With that in mind we decided it was time to compile a list of possible candidates for the Suns head coaching job. Some […]

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    NBA to review “Hack-a-Shaq”??


    By Vince Marotta on May 9th, 2008

    Brick

    I like American League baseball, because I hate watching pitchers hit. I know, I know, call me a communist because I enjoy the DH rule. Actually more accurately, I can’t stand watching pitchers attempt to handle the bat. You know what I’m talking about, when your NL team has 2 outs and […]

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    D’Antoni will be missed


    By Vince Marotta on May 9th, 2008

    Coach D’Antoni is on his way out the door, but will he be missed?

    (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
    In Mike D’Antoni’s four full seasons as the Head Coach of the Phoenix Suns, his teams have won 3 division championships, posted 232 regular season wins, a .707 winning percentage, and played for the Western Conference championship twice. Based on regular season wins, the Suns just finished up their most […]

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    I Need a Vacation…From the Suns Problems


    By Black Jesus Disciples on May 9th, 2008

    I have a rather active imagination and with all that’s going on with the Suns right now it’s running wild. Try not to hurt yourself after thinking about this:-Coach D signs with New York-Nash, unhappy that his coach was driven out of town, demands a trade to his new team-Kerr, flipping the moron/genius coin […]

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    Let the Speculation Begin…


    By Black Jesus Disciples on May 9th, 2008

    From Steve Nash:”This is the last thing I’m going to say about our coaching situation: Mike’s my coach. So I expect to see Mike back here next year. And I know there’s a lot of stuff going on right now, but Mike’s my coach. I love playing for him. I expect to see him […]

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    Congratulations, Doug Davis…


    By ByrnesBlogger1 on May 9th, 2008

    on testing cancer free. I hope it stays that way.
    You are also staying strong despite potentially energy sapping radiation therapy. Also very good.
    You have a rehab game in the minors Saturday. Good luck!
    Looking forward to seeing you back in the majors real soon!
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    BRANDON WEBB!


    By ByrnesBlogger1 on May 9th, 2008

    Brandon Webb

    I heard some sports talking head this morning talking about Josh Beckett being the best pitcher in the majors at 4-2. Fiddlesticks! Brandon Webb is 8-0!
    He pitched a complete game yesterday, saving the bullpen. Of course, it helped that he was staked to a chalupa-sized 8 runs, thanks in part to Chris Young’s 2-run homer, […]

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    Complete Game Moves Webb To 8-0


    By Greg Esposito on May 8th, 2008

    Brandon WEbb

    The News: Arizona Diamondbacks’ ace Brandon Webb defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in a matinée affair 8-3 at chase field. The complete game 104 pitch performance improves Webb to 8-0 on the season with a 2.41 ERA. Webb gave up 6 hits, 3 runs, 2 earned and struck out 4 over 9 innings.
    Our Take:Webb […]

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    Charles Barkley A Dumbass?


    By Greg Esposito on May 8th, 2008

    Charles Barkley

    Those guys at TNT are funny. I don’t know which was worse Charles fumbling over the script or the fact that he actually read the line about being a dumbass. See the video evidence below.

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    Second Prize is a Set of Steak Knives


    By Black Jesus Disciples on May 8th, 2008

    Back Stabbing

    Amare and Nash were voted to the all-NBA’s second team today.Sounds about right, I suppose. It’s hard to argue with the guys selected ahead of them, that’s for sure.It will be interesting to see where Amare ends up next year on this list. He can keep the status quo and be a shoo-in […]

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