Saluki Stadium Opens With Rout Of Quincy
The SIU football team finally has a top-flight facility to match its top-notch team.
Saluki football opened a new era Thursday with a 70-7 victory against Quincy at the sparkling Saluki Stadium in front of 15,276 Salukimaniacs.
It was a banner night as the curtain opened on the crown jewel of the Saluki Way construction project. (more…)
From Mannywood to Mannyhood: Ramirez Joining White Sox
Help is on the way for the Chicago White Sox’s sporadic offense in the form of Manny Ramirez.
The enigmatic slugger will join the Southsiders in Cleveland in the midst of a three-game set against the Indians. Manager Ozzie Guillen and the rest of the Pale Hose brass is hoping Ramirez’s bat ignites what — at times — can be a stagnant offense.
While his presence in the middle of the order could be a stabilizing force, the acquisition of the imposing power threat is about to set off an odd domino effect. (more…)
Edwin Jackson Making White Sox Look Smart
Edwin Jackson’s resurgence with the Chicago White Sox is making the brass over at 35th & Shields look like a group of geniuses. (more…)
Cubs Shouldn’t Trade Carlos Zambrano
Carlos Zambrano is in the midst of a stellar stretch of pitching.
He has tossed 24 sharp innings over his last four starts, compiling a 2.25 earned run average and picking up a pair of wins in the process. In the 12 starts since his Opening Day debacle, Big Z has posted a respectable 3.72 ERA.
So, why does it seem as if everyone is suddenly willing to dump such a productive player? (more…)
Manny Ramirez & White Sox Match Made In Baseball Heaven
To say the Chicago White Sox are getting minimum production from the designated hitter position would be a grand understatement.
The designated hitter’s slot has been the least productive spot in what has been a streaky White Sox order. The .237 batting average and .308 on-base percentage rank lowest on the squad. The .401 slugging percentage ranks only ahead of the .343 SLG posted by the team’s left fielders.
At this point, the White Sox would be better served sending Carlos Zambrano, Micah Owings and Dan Haren to the plate instead of Mark Kotsay and Andruw Jones.
Better yet, how about Manny Ramirez? (more…)
