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| May 8 5:51 PM PT6:51 PM MT7:51 PM CT8:51 PM ET0:51 GMT8:51 AM 北京时间5:51 PM MST7:51 PM EST4:51 UAE (+1)02:5120:51 ET7:51 PM CT23:51 - Gasol will get ultrasonic treatment on both knees in an attempt to regenerate his tendons. The Lakers announced Gasol's plan Wednesday. Analysis: The team says Gasol will undergo a procedure Thursday that's intended to improve the health of his patellar tendons by removing scar tissue with ultrasonic energy. The procedure will be performed by Dr. Steven Yoon of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Group. |
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| Apr. 27 10:29 PM PT11:29 PM MT12:29 AM CT1:29 AM ET5:29 GMT1:29 PM 北京时间10:29 PM MST12:29 AM EST9:29 UAE07:291:29 ET12:29 AM CT4:29 - Gasol showed his versatility as the seventh player to post a playoff triple-double in Lakers history in Friday's 120-89 loss to the Spurs. Analysis: Gasol notched his first career playoff triple-double with 11 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists. It shows why he is a coveted fantasy player although him and brother Marc are a combined 1-5 in the postseason now. If the Lakers get swept Sunday, as expected now, Pau can watch Marc at Staples Center in Tuesday's Game 5 between the Grizzlies and Clippers. |
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| Apr. 18 9:51 PM PT10:51 PM MT11:51 PM CT12:51 AM ET4:51 GMT12:51 PM 北京时间9:51 PM MST11:51 PM EST8:51 UAE06:510:51 ET11:51 PM CT3:51 - Gasol had 17 points and season highs of 20 rebounds and 11 assists Wednesday in a 99-95 overtime win over Houston. Analysis: Gasol's triple-double was his second in three games. While he was plagued by injuries for much of the season, he's clearly still capable of posting monster numbers. |
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| Apr. 13 9:22 PM PT10:22 PM MT11:22 PM CT12:22 AM ET4:22 GMT12:22 PM 北京时间9:22 PM MST11:22 PM EST8:22 UAE06:220:22 ET11:22 PM CT3:22 - Gasol turned in his sixth career triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied in the final minutes without Kobe Bryant to stay in the playoff picture with a 118-116 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. Analysis: Gasol finished with 26 points, 10 boards and 11 assists. He could be counted on for more in the final two games depending on the status of Bryant, who was in obvious pain yet gutted it out. |
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| Apr. 11 9:21 PM PT10:21 PM MT11:21 PM CT12:21 AM ET4:21 GMT12:21 PM 北京时间9:21 PM MST11:21 PM EST8:21 UAE06:210:21 ET11:21 PM CT3:21 - Gasol displayed his all-around fantasy greatness as the Los Angeles Lakers pulled closer to a playoff berth with a 113-106 victory over the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. Analysis: Gasol had 23 points, seven rebounds and nine assists on a spectacular night for his owners. |
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| Feb. 6 10:31 PM PT11:31 PM MT12:31 AM CT1:31 AM ET6:31 GMT2:31 PM 北京时间11:31 PM MST1:31 AM EST10:31 UAE07:311:31 ET12:31 AM CT4:31 - Gasol has been diagnosed with a tear of the plantar fascia of his right foot a day after he said he felt a pop in the foot during the Lakers' victory over the Nets on Tuesday. The Lakers said Wednesday that an MRI revealed the injury. Analysis: The team said the results will be sent to team doctors in Los Angeles for analysis and that Gasol will return Thursday to be examined by team physician Dr. Steve Lombardo and foot specialist Dr. Kenneth Jung. The Lakers say they will give a timeline for Gasol's return after the examination. |
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| Feb. 3 5:17 PM PT6:17 PM MT7:17 PM CT8:17 PM ET1:17 GMT9:17 AM 北京时间6:17 PM MST8:17 PM EST5:17 UAE (+1)02:1720:17 ET7:17 PM CT23:17 - Gasol had another strong game on Sunday, posting 23 points and 10 rebounds in the Lakers' win against the Pistons. Analysis: Gasol has responded well to being put back in the starting lineup, recording 45 points and 22 rebounds over the last two games. |
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| Jan. 21 5:54 PM PT6:54 PM MT7:54 PM CT8:54 PM ET1:54 GMT9:54 AM 北京时间6:54 PM MST8:54 PM EST5:54 UAE (+1)02:5420:54 ET7:54 PM CT23:54 - The struggling Lakers have juggled their starting lineup, moving Gasol to a reserve role and replacing him with Earl Clark. Analysis: Coach Mike D'Antoni made the move before Monday night's game against Chicago, hoping a quicker lineup would spark a team that had dropped eight of 10. It comes after Gasol scored 25 points in Sunday's loss at Toronto. D'Antoni says he spoke to Gasol and that it's nothing "against him, it's better for us right now." Gasol is averaging 12.6 points and 8.1 rebounds. Clark is averaging five points. |
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| Jan. 21 5:54 PM PT6:54 PM MT7:54 PM CT8:54 PM ET1:54 GMT9:54 AM 北京时间6:54 PM MST8:54 PM EST5:54 UAE (+1)02:5420:54 ET7:54 PM CT23:54 - The struggling Los Angeles Lakers have juggled their starting lineup, moving Gasol to a reserve role and replacing him with Earl Clark. Coach Mike D'Antoni made the move before Monday night's game against the Chicago Bulls, hoping a quicker lineup would spark a team that had dropped eight of 10. It comes after Gasol scored 25 points in Sunday's loss at Toronto. Analysis: D'Antoni says he spoke to Gasol and that it's nothing ``against him, it's better for us right now.'' Gasol is averaging 12.6 points and 8.1 rebounds. Clark is averaging five points. |
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| Jan. 20 3:48 PM PT4:48 PM MT5:48 PM CT6:48 PM ET23:48 GMT7:48 AM 北京时间4:48 PM MST6:48 PM EST3:48 UAE (+1)00:4818:48 ET5:48 PM CT21:48 - Gasol scored a season-high 25 points on 10-of-15 shooting Sunday in a 108-103 loss at Toronto. Analysis: While Gasol is averaging a career-low 12.6 points, Sunday's effort could be a sign of things to come. Fantasy owners may be running out of time to buy low on the formidable big man. |
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| Jan. 7 12:57 PM PT1:57 PM MT2:57 PM CT3:57 PM ET20:57 GMT4:57 AM 北京时间1:57 PM MST3:57 PM EST0:57 UAE (+1)21:5715:57 ET2:57 PM CT18:57 - Gasol is expected to play for the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night after his recovery from a concussion. Analysis: Gasol wasn't cleared to play Monday after another evaluation by the Lakers' medical staff. The four-time All-Star forward was hurt during a game against Denver on Jan. 6 when JaVale McGee accidentally elbowed him in the nose. Gasol is averaging a career-low 12.2 points and 8.4 rebounds, struggling at times to fit into new coach Mike D'Antoni's system. He also missed a few games with knee tendinitis. |
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| Dec. 27 9:43 PM PT10:43 PM MT11:43 PM CT12:43 AM ET5:43 GMT1:43 PM 北京时间10:43 PM MST12:43 AM EST9:43 UAE06:430:43 ET11:43 PM CT3:43 - Playing his fourth game back from injury, Gasol scored 19 points on Wednesday against the Nuggets. Analysis: The 19 points were Gasol's most since scoring 23 in the Lakers' season-opener. He was remarkably efficient on Wednesday, going 7 of 11 from the floor and 2 of 3 from long distance, but it wasn't enough for a Los Angeles victory. |
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| Dec. 27 4:28 PM PT5:28 PM MT6:28 PM CT7:28 PM ET0:28 GMT8:28 AM 北京时间5:28 PM MST7:28 PM EST4:28 UAE (+1)01:2819:28 ET6:28 PM CT22:28 - Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol has plantar fasciitis in his right foot. Analysis: He was examined on Thursday by a foot specialist and an MRI confirmed the diagnosis. Gasol is listed as probable for Friday night's game against Portland. Gasol is averaging 12.6 points and 8.7 rebounds this season. |
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| Dec. 4 3:33 PM PT4:33 PM MT5:33 PM CT6:33 PM ET23:33 GMT7:33 AM 北京时间4:33 PM MST6:33 PM EST3:33 UAE (+1)00:3318:33 ET5:33 PM CT21:33 - Gasol returned to action for LA in Tuesday's tilt with Charlotte. Analysis: Gasol had missed eight straight games with tendinitis in his knees. |
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| Dec. 2 8:20 PM PT9:20 PM MT10:20 PM CT11:20 PM ET4:20 GMT12:20 AM 北京时间9:20 PM MST11:20 PM EST8:20 UAE05:2023:20 ET10:20 PM CT2:20 - Gasol did little in a 113-103 loss to Orlando on Sunday. Analysis: Gasol had 11 points and seven boards. He is clearly not fitting in with the Lakers and could be on the trading block since Los Angeles has many problems with a losing record. |
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| Nov. 23 7:09 PM PT8:09 PM MT9:09 PM CT10:09 PM ET3:09 GMT11:09 AM 北京时间8:09 PM MST10:09 PM EST7:09 UAE (+1)04:0922:09 ET9:09 PM CT1:09 - Gasol was outplayed by his brother in a 106-98 loss at Memphis on Friday night. Analysis: Gasol had six points and four boards while brother Marc stuffed the stat sheet with 14 points, eight assists and five rebounds. |
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| Nov. 18 8:15 PM PT9:15 PM MT10:15 PM CT11:15 PM ET4:15 GMT12:15 AM 北京时间9:15 PM MST11:15 PM EST8:15 UAE05:1523:15 ET10:15 PM CT2:15 - Gasol scored his 15,000th career point among his 17 as the Lakers returned to .500 with Sunday's 119-108 win over Houston. Analysis: Gasol is averaging a career-low 14.3 points. |
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| Nov. 13 8:54 PM PT9:54 PM MT10:54 PM CT11:54 PM ET4:54 GMT12:54 AM 北京时间9:54 PM MST11:54 PM EST8:54 UAE05:5423:54 ET10:54 PM CT2:54 - Gasol had 10 points, 10 rebounds and five assists but missed a shot in the final seconds of Tuesday's 84-82 loss to the Spurs. Analysis: Gasol is shooting 40.4 percent this season (44 for 109). |
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| Nov. 10 9:52 PM PT10:52 PM MT11:52 PM CT12:52 AM ET5:52 GMT1:52 PM 北京时间10:52 PM MST12:52 AM EST9:52 UAE06:520:52 ET11:52 PM CT3:52 - Gasol had 14 points and 16 rebounds Friday in a 101-77 rout of Golden State. Analysis: While Gasol's 10.6 rebounds per game are expected, his average of 13.7 points leaves much to be desired. Look for him to pick up the pace sooner than later. |
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| Nov. 3 9:59 PM PT10:59 PM MT11:59 PM CT12:59 AM ET4:59 GMT12:59 PM 北京时间9:59 PM MST11:59 PM EST8:59 UAE05:590:59 ET10:59 PM CT2:59 - Gasol had 10 points and 14 rebounds during Friday's 105-95 loss to the Clippers. Analysis: Gasol is averaging 16.3 points and 12.0 rebounds. He remains one of fantasy's most consistent options at center. |
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| Year | Team | G | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | |||||
| 01-02 | Mem | 82 | 36.7 | 17.6 | 8.9 | 2.7 | 0.5 | 2.1 | 2.7 | .518 | .200 | .709 | |||||
| 02-03 | Mem | 82 | 36.0 | 19.0 | 8.8 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 2.6 | .510 | .100 | .736 | |||||
| 03-04 | Mem | 78 | 31.5 | 17.7 | 7.7 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 2.4 | .482 | .267 | .714 | |||||
| 04-05 | Mem | 56 | 32.0 | 17.8 | 7.3 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 2.4 | .514 | .167 | .768 | |||||
| 05-06 | Mem | 80 | 39.2 | 20.4 | 8.9 | 4.6 | 0.6 | 1.9 | 2.9 | .503 | .250 | .689 | |||||
| 06-07 | Mem | 59 | 36.2 | 20.8 | 9.8 | 3.4 | 0.5 | 2.1 | 2.7 | .538 | .273 | .748 | |||||
| 07-08 | Mem | 39 | 36.7 | 18.9 | 8.8 | 3.0 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 2.1 | .501 | .267 | .819 | |||||
| 07-08 | LAL | 27 | 34.0 | 18.8 | 7.8 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 1.6 | 1.6 | .589 | .000 | .789 | |||||
| 07-08 | Total | 66 | 35.6 | 18.9 | 8.4 | 3.2 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 1.9 | .534 | .250 | .807 | |||||
| 08-09 | LAL | 81 | 37.0 | 18.9 | 9.6 | 3.5 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 1.9 | .567 | .500 | .781 | |||||
| 09-10 | LAL | 65 | 37.0 | 18.3 | 11.3 | 3.4 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 2.2 | .536 | .000 | .790 | |||||
| 10-11 | LAL | 82 | 37.0 | 18.8 | 10.2 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 1.7 | .529 | .333 | .823 | |||||
| 11-12 | LAL | 65 | 37.4 | 17.4 | 10.4 | 3.6 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 2.2 | .501 | .259 | .782 | |||||
| 12-13 | LAL | 49 | 33.8 | 13.7 | 8.6 | 4.1 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 2.1 | .466 | .286 | .702 | |||||
| Career | 845 | 35.9 | 18.4 | 9.2 | 3.3 | 0.5 | 1.6 | 2.3 | .518 | .243 | .750 | ||||||
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| Year | Team | G | Min | FGM | FGA | 3PM | 3PA | FTM | FTA | OR | TR | A | Stl | Blk | TO | Pts |
| 01-02 | Mem | 82 | 3007 | 551 | 1064 | 1 | 5 | 338 | 477 | 238 | 730 | 223 | 41 | 169 | 224 | 1441 |
| 02-03 | Mem | 82 | 2948 | 569 | 1116 | 1 | 10 | 416 | 565 | 192 | 720 | 229 | 34 | 148 | 213 | 1555 |
| 03-04 | Mem | 78 | 2458 | 506 | 1049 | 4 | 15 | 365 | 511 | 206 | 600 | 198 | 44 | 132 | 187 | 1381 |
| 04-05 | Mem | 56 | 1790 | 357 | 695 | 1 | 6 | 282 | 367 | 130 | 410 | 135 | 37 | 93 | 137 | 997 |
| 05-06 | Mem | 80 | 3135 | 600 | 1194 | 3 | 12 | 425 | 617 | 191 | 713 | 371 | 46 | 153 | 235 | 1628 |
| 06-07 | Mem | 59 | 2133 | 462 | 858 | 3 | 11 | 299 | 400 | 149 | 581 | 201 | 29 | 126 | 162 | 1226 |
| 07-08 | Mem | 39 | 1433 | 279 | 557 | 4 | 15 | 176 | 215 | 94 | 342 | 116 | 16 | 56 | 80 | 738 |
| 07-08 | LAL | 27 | 918 | 196 | 333 | 0 | 1 | 116 | 147 | 61 | 211 | 95 | 14 | 42 | 44 | 508 |
| 07-08 | Total | 66 | 2351 | 475 | 890 | 4 | 16 | 292 | 362 | 155 | 553 | 211 | 30 | 98 | 124 | 1246 |
| 08-09 | LAL | 81 | 2999 | 592 | 1045 | 1 | 2 | 343 | 439 | 262 | 780 | 284 | 52 | 81 | 157 | 1528 |
| 09-10 | LAL | 65 | 2403 | 452 | 844 | 0 | 5 | 286 | 362 | 243 | 734 | 218 | 37 | 113 | 143 | 1190 |
| 10-11 | LAL | 82 | 3037 | 593 | 1120 | 1 | 3 | 354 | 430 | 268 | 836 | 273 | 48 | 130 | 142 | 1541 |
| 11-12 | LAL | 65 | 2430 | 459 | 917 | 7 | 27 | 204 | 261 | 183 | 678 | 237 | 37 | 88 | 142 | 1129 |
| 12-13 | LAL | 49 | 1655 | 270 | 579 | 8 | 28 | 125 | 178 | 111 | 421 | 200 | 24 | 61 | 104 | 673 |
| Career | 845 | 30346 | 5886 | 11371 | 34 | 140 | 3729 | 4969 | 2328 | 7756 | 2780 | 459 | 1392 | 1970 | 15535 | |
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| Year | Team | G | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | |||||
| 03-04 | Mem | 4 | 33.5 | 18.5 | 5.0 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 1.3 | .571 | - | .900 | |||||
| 04-05 | Mem | 4 | 33.3 | 21.3 | 7.5 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 1.8 | .488 | 1.000 | .500 | |||||
| 05-06 | Mem | 4 | 39.5 | 20.3 | 6.8 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 2.8 | .433 | .000 | .767 | |||||
| 07-08 | LAL | 21 | 39.8 | 16.9 | 9.3 | 4.0 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 2.1 | .530 | - | .692 | |||||
| 08-09 | LAL | 23 | 40.5 | 18.3 | 10.8 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 2.0 | 1.9 | .580 | - | .714 | |||||
| 09-10 | LAL | 23 | 39.7 | 19.6 | 11.1 | 3.5 | 0.4 | 2.1 | 1.9 | .539 | .000 | .759 | |||||
| 10-11 | LAL | 10 | 35.8 | 13.1 | 7.8 | 3.8 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 1.7 | .420 | .500 | .800 | |||||
| 11-12 | LAL | 12 | 37.0 | 12.5 | 9.5 | 3.7 | 0.5 | 2.1 | 1.7 | .434 | .400 | .828 | |||||
| 12-13 | LAL | 4 | 36.5 | 14.0 | 11.5 | 6.3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 3.3 | .481 | - | .545 | |||||
| Career | 105 | 38.6 | 17.2 | 9.7 | 3.4 | 0.6 | 1.9 | 2.0 | .515 | .333 | .738 | ||||||
| Totals | ||||||||||||||||
| Year | Team | G | Min | FGM | FGA | 3PM | 3PA | FTM | FTA | OR | TR | A | Stl | Blk | TO | Pts |
| 03-04 | Mem | 4 | 134 | 28 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 20 | 4 | 20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 74 |
| 04-05 | Mem | 4 | 133 | 39 | 80 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 15 | 30 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 85 |
| 05-06 | Mem | 4 | 158 | 29 | 67 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 30 | 4 | 27 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 81 |
| 07-08 | LAL | 21 | 836 | 141 | 266 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 104 | 55 | 195 | 83 | 11 | 40 | 44 | 354 |
| 08-09 | LAL | 23 | 931 | 160 | 276 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 140 | 68 | 249 | 58 | 19 | 45 | 44 | 420 |
| 09-10 | LAL | 23 | 913 | 165 | 306 | 0 | 3 | 120 | 158 | 92 | 255 | 81 | 9 | 48 | 44 | 450 |
| 10-11 | LAL | 10 | 358 | 47 | 112 | 1 | 2 | 36 | 45 | 32 | 78 | 38 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 131 |
| 11-12 | LAL | 12 | 444 | 62 | 143 | 2 | 5 | 24 | 29 | 38 | 114 | 44 | 6 | 25 | 20 | 150 |
| 12-13 | LAL | 4 | 146 | 25 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 46 | 25 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 56 |
| Career | 105 | 4053 | 696 | 1351 | 4 | 12 | 405 | 549 | 315 | 1014 | 361 | 59 | 196 | 205 | 1801 | |
In the latest edition of the "It Is What It Is" podcast, Chris Price and CSNNE's Mike Giardi take a look at the Patriots offseason on both sides of the ball, try and get a handle on which new guys will make an impact first, and whether or not the Patriots have altered their style when it comes to drafting and developing wide receivers.
Mike Florio joined the program to discuss the Jets decision to release Tim Tebow, he said the situation is as disaster all around for the Jets and that the problems begins with owner Woody Johnson. Mike also said that he was disappointed with the Pats moving back in the first round.
One of the hardest working men in the biz, Mike Petraglia aka "Trags", sits down with Butch Stearns live in Foxborough to help break down all the latest Pats moves. He discusses his reaction to the trade in Round 1 and the guys those picks produced. Also, the boys talk about the decent trade the Pats made in acquiring LeGarrette Blount from Tampa Bay for Jeff Demps and a 7th rounder.
We check in with Danny Ainge for our first talk to him since the Celtics season ended last weekend. We talk about the future of the team, KG, Pierce, Doc Rivers and more, as Danny directly answers the rumors being floated by ESPN's Stephen A. Smith.
Jackie Mac joins the show to discuss the trade rumors swirling around Paul Pierce, KG, Doc Rivers and the Celtics. She also discusses the future of the Celtics head coach.
Stephen A. joined the program to discuss the trade rumors he has reported regarding a possible trade including Doc Rivers and the Clippers. Stephen A. also told the guys that he has heard that Danny and Doc may be tiring of working together.
Buster Olney joins Mut and Merloni to talk about the struggling Ellsbury and what that is doing to his contract value when he becomes a free agent.
Terry Francona joins the Dennis and Callahan Show to discuss his first-place Indians team as well as his time in Boston. The former Boston manager also touches on his recent book co-authored by Dan Shaughnessy and Shaughnessy's recent dust-up with David Ortiz.
Joe Castiglione talked with John Lackey after he picked up the W against the Twins. Lackey threw seven innings, and retired the 1st twelve batters of the game.
McGuire joins Mut and Merloni to discuss the Bruins game 3 win, the Rangers awful power play, and the Shawn Thornton Derek Dorsett altercation.
Shawn joined the program to discuss his big night at MSG. He told the guys that it is not Marchand's job to fight and that he needs to be on the ice and out of the penalty box.
Cleveland Indians hottest team in baseball, yet remain last in attendance May 19, 2013 By AJ Kaufman 6 Comments There’s a scene in Major League where Bob Uecker, portraying the radio voice of the Indians, bemoans, “In case you haven’t noticed, and judging by the attendance you haven’t, the Indians have managed to win a few here and there, and are threatening to climb out of the cellar.” Well, that was nearly 25 years ago and fictional, but today’s reality is that Cleveland has won 17 of its last 21, and currently tops the AL Central with a mark of 25-17. No one in the majors is better than the Indians in the past month (20-7). That’s great news. The bad news, however, is the Tribe somehow remain in the MLB cellar when it comes to attendance. How can this be? The fact that I wrote on this same topic almost to the day last year – when only Tampa Bay drew fewer fans than Cleveland - may be even more troubling. Though roughly 34,000 watched a walk-off win Friday night against Seattle, perfect weather and free caps weren’t enough to draw more than 36,000 Saturday and Sunday combined. What did the Indians do in those tilts? They nabbed another walk-off win on Saturday, then the Indians crushed the great Felix Hernandez Sunday behind Justin Masterson, arguably the AL’s best pitcher right now. Fun fact: The Indians have already faced eight Cy Young Award winners in 2013: Bartolo Colon, R.A. Dickey, Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee, Jake Peavy, David Price, Justin Verlander and Hernandez. They have won seven out those eight matchups. Simply astounding. This offseason, the much-maligned Indians front office finally made a legitimate attempt to improve the team through free agency. I’m not talking an Ubaldo Jimenez-like trade, but rather smart acquisitions that brought veterans Mike Aviles, Michael Bourn, Jason Giambi, Scott Kazmir, Brett Myers, Mark Reynolds, Drew Stubbs and Nick Swisher to Cleveland. In addition to being a fantastic place to watch a game due to great egress and ingress, with extremely affordable tickets, the best promo lineup anywhere, Jacobs Field boasts overall, cooler, less muggy summer weather than most Midwestern locales. The team also lowered beer and hot dog prices to $4 and $3 respectively. What other professional stadium in any sport offers that? I have visited 28 of the 30 current Major League Baseball stadia, and few top The Jake when all angles are considered. I say that as a baseball fan, not an Indians fan. As for the putative “economic” angle, these are the same people who spend insane amounts of money to watch terrible football every fall and show up in decent numbers for putrid basketball in the winter. Irrespective of season length, those sports charge up to 10 times the price for a ticket, and the atmosphere isn’t half as fan-friendly as baseball. I understand fans’ lack of willingness to get on board to some degree. A decent recap of Cleveland’s decade of “rebuilding” can be read here and the team suffered a horrific collapse last August. However, in addition to all the benefits of attending games at Jacobs (now Progressive) Field, fans should also realize the team has potential and often exceeds preseason aspirations at any point without warning. Cleveland hosts the rival Detroit Tigers — heavy favorites to repeat as AL Central champs — Tuesday and Wednesday nights before hitting the road. The temperature should be pleasant at first pitch each evening so you’d expect The Jake to be full to watch the best hitter on the planet right now — but don’t count on it.
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Shawn joined the program to discuss his big night at MSG. He told the guys that it is not Marchand's job to fight and that he needs to be on the ice and out of the penalty box.
Our afternoon host Mike Salk was offended at Gerry and Kirk's conversation on his favorite band Rush, the guys responded.
McGuire joins Mut and Merloni to discuss the Bruins game 3 win, the Rangers awful power play, and the Shawn Thornton Derek Dorsett altercation.
Buster Olney joins Mut and Merloni to talk about the struggling Ellsbury and what that is doing to his contract value when he becomes a free agent.
Mut and Merloni discuss the Derek Dorsett, Brad Marchand, and Shawn Thornton altercation and how great it was.
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Today on the Daily Planet the Bruins have a 2-0 lead over the New york Rangers, the Red Sox are back on the winning sde of things, and the noteable birthdays of the day.
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They're like a ray of morning sunshine on an otherwise gloomy day.
....uhhhh.....a bunch of bombs over there....
Sounds like a prostate exam to me!
Linda explains how the shootout transpired in Watertown during the early morning hours. She saw the first suspect mortally wounded and police beginning the manhunt for the second suspect.
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More from this showShawn joined the show to discuss the teams great performance in game two against the Rangers. Shawn said that he wouldn't mind playing for John Tortorella because he seems like a funny guy.
More from this showElliotte Friedman joined the show to discuss the Bruins domination of the series thus far. He said that while nothing is certain he cannot see a way in which the Rangers come back and win the series.
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