SB Nation User Blog: GregoryM

Hicks using reserves to fund teams

GregoryM — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:37:37 -0000

Hicks using reserves to fund teams

Interest reserves are typically established in loans for borrowers to use if they can’t meet interest payments, but this loan was structured to allow Hicks to use it for other needs. Some finance sources not connected with the loan expressed shock that Hicks would be allowed to use the reserve in this fashion, because it means he is using the money of the bankers, who are not being paid, to fund the teams. If the interest reserve is near empty, it could put pressure on the National Hockey League to forward money to the Stars the way Major League Baseball did with the Rangers this summer. The NHL, which has to approve each time Hicks taps the reserves, declined to comment.

http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/stories/2009/12/14/story6.html?b=1260766800%5E2579781

OT: Baseball's Toughest Pitches to Hit

GregoryM — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:45:38 -0000

OT: Baseball's Toughest Pitches to Hit

Topping the list so far this season, according to baseball analyst Harry Pavlidis, is the Athletics’ Michael Wuertz, whose slider has a 49.7% swing-and-miss rate.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203547904574278432133582224.htmlLink

OT: Gabbard Remains Out of Control ; Kason Gabbard Walks Four, Hits Two and Gives Up Seven Runs in the First Inning, and the Sea Dogs Never Recover.

GregoryM — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:23:05 -0000

OT: Gabbard Remains Out of Control ; Kason Gabbard Walks Four, Hits Two and Gives Up Seven Runs in the First Inning, and the Sea Dogs Never Recover.

When Kason Gabbard rejoined the Portland Sea Dogs, the plan seemed for him to make a few starts, then move on to Pawtucket, then maybe back to the big leagues.

Not so fast.

Gabbard's command has been an issue since he's arrived. It hit a low point Tuesday night.

Gabbard failed to make it out of the first inning, allowing seven runs in a 9-5 loss to the New Britain Rock Cats at Hadlock Field.

Royals' Ponson tested positive for stimulant

GregoryM — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:38:34 -0000

Royals' Ponson tested positive for stimulant

Kansas City Royals pitcher Sidney Ponson tested positive for a stimulant during the World Baseball Classic and has been banned from international competition for two years.

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GregoryM — Fri, 01 May 2009 03:04:28 -0000

Rey Maualuga dancin' up on Erin Andrews

GregoryM — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 03:47:22 -0000

Rey Maualuga dancin' up on Erin Andrews

Ranger Dirt

GregoryM — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:37:36 -0000

Ranger Dirt

Grand Prarie Air Hogs pokes a little fun at A-rod, Madonna

GregoryM — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:09:53 -0000

Grand Prarie Air Hogs pokes a little fun at A-rod, Madonna

It's semi-Ranger related since Pete Incaviglia is their manager.