Above Image (courtesy of www.amishbabymachine.com) Historically, there are a couple sports who are the one’s that consistently carry the reputation for rotten work by the referees and call into question the integrity of the outcome: Boxing and professional basketball’s NBA. They are the dynasties, the Yankees if you will. Here at OTBR we are going to chart through […]
Sports Thoughts 4-17-15
( Above Image courtesy of The Canadian Press) Let’s talk about some good vibes right now in sports. What is breathing life into them? After all, we can’t always have the same old ratty story lines play out. On the PGA, 21 year old Jordan Speith’s magical run last weekend at the Master’s could signal a new big name to […]
MLB Winners and Awards Predictions
(Top Photo is courtesy of Joe Camporeale-USA Today Sports) Happy Easter! Happy Passover! Happy one week away from Game of Thrones premier! And, of course, Happy Opening Day for us baseball lovers. Sure, not all of our teams are taking the field tonight, but when Jon Lester throws out the first pitch tonight, “wait ‘till next […]
NL Central Preview and Predictions
The last two seasons in the NL Central, we have seen the same basic story line. The Cardinals lean on experience, solid fundamentals and a well-built roster to lead them to the Central division crown while the Pirates rely on youth, potential and athleticism to earn back-to-back Wild Card berths. Will this be the year […]
NL East Preview and Predictions
Things were looking pretty good for the Nationals last year. They had the best record in the National League, locking up home field advantage throughout the NL playoffs. After dropping the first game in the NLDS against San Francisco, they held a 1-0 lead with 2 outs and no one on base in the ninth […]
NL West Preview and Predictions
Last season saw a bit of both worlds in the NL West as the Dodgers had the highest payroll in the league and parlayed that into 94 wins and a divisional title and the San Francisco Giants squeaked into the playoffs as the Wild Card, then rode Madison Bumgarner’s left arm to their third World […]
Quick Thoughts: February 26, 2015
If you have a heart you got to feel for Derrick Rose, the starting point guard for the Chicago Bulls. How many injuries is this poor soul going to endure? Derrick Rose is a former league MVP and only 26 years old, he should be in the prime of his career chasing a ring, and […]
MLB Offseason Winners and Losers
The offseason sprint for teams to try to catch up to their competitive rivals was fast and furious. More than a few teams made deals to significantly improve their roster, while obscene amounts of money were handed out to players young and old proving I know nothing about economics. We’ll take a look at some […]
What is MLB Thinking?
It would seem Robert Manfred, the new commissioner of ‘the big leagues’ can’t wait to sink his teeth into the MLB’s rulebook. I see sort of why he thinks his are ideas are good. Given that recently MLB had a nice little run of good ideas, such as finally adding instant replay, manager challenges, and […]
MLB Tipping the Cap for Mr. Cub
Ernie Banks I believe you were one of the greatest treasures to ever play on the baseball diamond. Of course it is well known the incredible offensive numbers you displayed. You played pretty good defense too. The brightness you brought to a clubhouse could never be measured by a statistic. Had the post-season qualifications been […]