Big Lead Sports Bar

10/05/2010

Tuesday News and Notes



Big Ben returns, an update on Pitt's RB situation, a former Penguin cut and a former Penguin signed, one last gaffe for the Buccos, Russell replacement candidates, and much, much more...


BIG BEN. Back. [PG]

DION LEWIS will NOT be Wally Pipped by Ray Graham, according to a certain Wannstache. Helloooo controversy! [Rivals]

Former Penguins were all over the news yesterday, as BILL GUERIN was released by Philadelphia, and RUSLAN FEDOTENKO scored a deal with the New York Rangers worth $1 million for this season. [USA Today]

Speaking of the PENGUINS, they have many a role player among their free agents to be, including Pascal Dupuis, Mike Rupp, Eric Godard, Arron Asham, Craig Adams, Mike Comrie, and Ryan Craig. How's that going to affect the team? [Trib]

Didn't get to mention this in the wake of Steelers-Ravens, but during the Pirates' 105th and final loss on Sunday, RONNY CEDENO was wearing the wrong jersey. Naturally. [Big League Stew]

CHRIS MACK of ESPN 1250 fame has a new blog up and running, you can check that out at TheChrisMack.blogspot.com. He's also on Twitter @TheChrisMack

With the departure of JOHN RUSSELL, who's next in line for the coveted spot of Pittsburgh Pirate Manager? A few early names. [WHYGAVS]

AKI IWAMURA has been released by the A's, opening the door for his return via free agency to the Pirates next season. [MLB Trade Rumors]

Here's an update on Pirates playing in Japan this season. I was wondering what Chris Bootcheck was up to... [Bucs Dugout]

YOUTH WITH A MISSION, a Belle Vernon organization, is holding a charity flag football tournament on October 9th at the South Park Fairgrounds as a fundraiser for their group. It is a 7 on 7 tournament and the cost is $125/team.  The event begins at  9:00 am and depending on the amount of teams, could last until 6:00. Each team is guaranteed at least 3 games.  All proceeds benefit Youth With A Mission, Pittsburgh. [YWAMPittsburgh.org]




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3 comments:

Koz said...

You missed the link to Deaspin about the guy who bet $20 every game against the Pirates all season and finished +$328

http://www.tinyurl.com/piratebet

HomeRunFromBehindTheMeatballs said...

Ray Graham AND Dion Lewis both need to get touches. Though, you can't justify giving more to Dion at this point, and you certainly can't justify taking away from Graham. Over time, i think Dion will find his wheels again.

Ray Graham needs more touches at ND. He had 277 rush yds last weekend!?!?!

Nate said...

I can't wait for the Steelers to have an offense again.