2011 Baseball Predictions!!!

Every year at theheadrush.com we get together to harness our psychic ability and forecast the results of the upcoming baseball season. Last year, we all did pretty good. This year, with an extra season of experience under our belt, we stand to do even better (Randy more-so than Adam.) The picks are separated by division, with number of Wins next to their name. Randy’s Picks American League   EAST Boston Red Sox (95) Tampa Bay Rays (93) New York Yankees (89) Toronto Blue Jays (81) Baltimore Orioles (79) CENTRAL Chicago White Sox (92) Minnesota Twins (90) Detroit Tigers (82)…

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Bring the King. Off With His Head!!

Well, it’s Friday. 6 days to go until opening day, and things have gotten worse. Chase Utley has officially been moved to the DL, Brad Lidge has been moved to the DL, Cole Hamels got lit up yesterday, Roy Oswalt got beaned in the head with a ball and is recovering…. It wouldn’t be a typical Phillies season without some drama. The Braves look amazing, and although people have been doing nothing but talking shit on the Mets (like me), they look pretty good so far too. Every analyst keeps showing concern for the offensive voids in the lineup,…

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Barry Bonds Didn’t Use Steroids

Just kidding.  He did.  We all know this.  So why is ESPN covering this trial like it’s the biggest thing since OJ? Because it has people talking!  Because you’re writing about it!  So it’s obviously news-worthy! No it’s not.  Everyone knows that Bonds took steroids.  End of story. Does he still own the homerun record?  Yes.  Is it a shame?  Probably.  Should he be stripped of the title?  No.  Were the pitchers he was facing doing steroids?  Yes.  Will I stop asking questions like this?  Yes. Let’s move on.  In the meantime, why don’t you do yourself a favor…

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Lawrence Taylor Makes Himself More Guilty

Yesterday, Lawrence Taylor was sentenced to 6 years probation and was forced to register as a sex offender after being found guilty of ‘solicitation of sex from a minor.’ If you aren’t familiar with the story, LT was in New York last year and called up a friend in town to find a pimp so he could get his freak on. This pimp basically was abusing this poor 16 year old girl, forcing her into prostitution, and sent her to Taylor’s room. I’m not entirely clear on the outcome, but from what I’ve read, he did not engage in…

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Everything is Going to be Fine with Chase Utley, Right?

Well, the 76ers have had the past few days off, so I’m like a frightened baby deer wandering through some recently developed suburban houses. I’m scared. Alone. Nothing is familiar to me anymore and car lights resemble burning flames that threaten my very existence. Just when I’m about to give up all hope, I’m presented with an alternative that seems strangely familiar and comforting. Baseball season is coming. Opening Day is 9 days from now. The hell that our pitching staff is about to bring will be unleashed, sending batters cowering to their hitting coaches searching for new “mechanics”…

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A Moment of Appreciation for the Second Ref

Last night was “game night” aka Holy Balls board games are fun, we’re in our mid-20’s and don’t want to get blitzed every night anymore, let’s play some Catchphrase! Anyway, in the midst of this, the Pitt/Butler game was on TV. I couldn’t hear what was happening with all the Rick Astley blaring in the background, but I could see what was going on, and it pissed me off. Butler is up by 1 with 3 seconds left.  Pitt in bounded the ball, Pitt guy catches it, heaves up a desperation half court shot. Refs call a foul. Huh?…

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The March Madness Bracket Competition

We’ve decided to have a little wager here at theheadrush.com, and when I say little I mean it’s friggin tiny. $5 But it’s more than a monetary value! It’s about pride, respect, and utter humiliation! Over the next couple of weeks, I’m going to update the site with scores of our bracket pick’em group at Yahoo!. You can visit the actual bracket here : http://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/t1/group/167823 Come! Gaze at the amazement of process of elimination! Someone has to be the winner!! Also, I do want to point out the irony of St.John’s tonight. They spent the whole regular season being…

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