MLB News and Notes 5/30

• The Royals have now lost 11 in a row after losing again to the Twins last night. Now they must face Cliff Lee and the Indians tonight. Lee already has had a win this year against the Royals.
• Mike Mussina has 20 career wins lifetime against the Twins.  He will be going for his 21st win against them tonight. Most of Mussina's success against the Twins came when he was pitching for the Orioles.
• The Giants are a bad team but they are only 7 games back of first place now. They have three legitimate All-Star candidates in catcher Bengie Molina and pitchers Tim Lincecum and Brian Wilson.
• Rookie phenom Clayton Kershaw starts tonight against the Mets in New York. Kershaw is the prized prospect of the Dodgers organization. 
• The best pitching matchups tonight are in the West Coast when Matt Cain goes up against  Greg Maddux and Dustin McGowan goes up against Jeff Weaver.
• Randy Winn hit two homers to help the Giants sweep Arizona last night. Arizona should bounce back this weekend against the lowly Nationals.

MLB News and Notes: 5/29

• Jorge Campillo has been a revelation for the Braves. The former Mexican League pitcher has shut down the Mets, Diamondbacks, and the Brewers. After holding the Brewers to one run this afternoon, he lowered his ERA to 0.99. He has good command of his pitches and pitches backwards to hitters which might surprise hitters the first time they see him. It will be interesting to see if he can continue to be successful facing teams the second time around the league.
• The Braves are 22-7 at home and only 6-18 on the road.
• I think Brad Wilkerson was a good pickup by the Blue Jays. Why did the Mariners get rid of him? He struggled with them but the whole team is struggling offensively.
• Eric Chavez finally returns to the A's starting lineup this afternoon and will make his 2008 debut. He was sidelined with a back injury.
• A's starting pitcher Dana Eveland has a 0.94 ERA at home.
• The Boston Red Sox are really struggling on the road. They got swept by Oakland and lost two of three to the Mariners. They head to Baltimore this weekend to face the Orioles. They have not been hitting on the road and ran into some solid pitching. Felix Hernandez and Erik Bedard both shut down the Red Sox.
• Arizona is showing some kinks in its armor. Eric Byrnes is on the DL and Justin Upton is struggling at the plate. Brandon Webb and Dan Haren have lost their last few starts as well. They will try to avoid a sweep by the Giants tonight. Barry Zito will oppose Randy Johnson.
• Arizona is 13-7 against lefties this year.
• The Royals are on a 10 game losing streak. Their pathetic offense actually scored eight runs last night but their bullpen gave up five runs in the top of the ninth inning and lost the game in extra innings.
• Jose Guillen called his teammates "babies" after the loss to the Twins.
• The best pitching matchup today is in the afternoon when Eveland faces off against Jesse Litsch of Toronto. Litsch quietly has six wins already and a excellent 3.57 ERA.
• Johnny Damon's infield hit last night against the Orioles in the ninth inning helped give the Yankees an important insurance run. The bases were loaded and Damon's two out single showed his hustle and speed out of the batter's box. It was an important hit by a savvy veteran.
• Brad Penny starts for the Dodgers against the Mets tonight. Penny is 5-12 with a 6.21 ERA lifetime against the Mets.
• Since OF Matt Diaz is on the DL and out for four to six weeks, why won't the Braves sign Barry Bonds?

MLB News and Notes: 5/28

• The Reds called up OF Jay Bruce and he went 3-3 last night. Bruce is the latest rookie phenom to hit the big leagues. The Reds will now have two young offensive players in their lineup with Bruce and Joey Votto. 
• A terrible organization such as the Giants brings up a kid named John Bowker and the fans get excited. Other teams such as the Reds bring up a stud like Bruce. This is why the Giants are such a bad team. They don't have much talent in the minors.
• Tampa Bay has been one of the best and surprising teams in the AL this season. The Rays should have dropped "Devil" from their name a long time ago.  The Rays are now 32-21 after this morning's big win against Texas.
• Justin Upton of  Arizona is really struggling and has not had a hit in his last 24 at-bats. 
• Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum should make the All Star Game. He is one of the best young pitchers in baseball and has seven wins.
• The best pitching match-up tonight is in Oakland when Roy Halladay takes on Rich Harden. 
• The Mets finally won a game last night. They will face lefty Scott Olsen tonight. The Mets are 12-5 vs lefties.
• The Orioles will go for the rare sweep against the Yankees tonight. Jeremy Guthrie opposes Andy Pettite. Guthrie is a very good young pitcher who often doesn't get much offensive support in his starts. 
• The umpires in baseball have blown many calls this season and I am not just talking about the recent  blown home run calls. The players and fans are all angry.  Umpires also have been quick to eject players even though they have often been the ones baiting the players. 
• Mark Purdy of the San Jose Mercury News said that no one misses Barry Bonds. That's one of the dumbest statements I ever read. The fans in San Francisco all miss Bonds and so do most of his teammates. The teammates that don't miss him are the ones that don't care about winning. 
• The Royals might have the most inept offense in the big leagues. They have now lost nine in a row. The good news is that their ace Zack Greinke is pitching tonight.
• The Braves are unbeatable at home but they have not proven they can win on the road. They only scored two runs against Dave Bush and the Brewers in a 3-2 loss last night. 
• Instead of pitching to Russell Branyan last night in the eighth inning, the Braves decided to pitch to J.J. Hardy instead and it cost them the lead when Hardy hit a single off Tim Hudson.  Was it Bobby Cox's decision or Hudson's to walk Branyan and pitch to Hardy?  Cox is overrated as a manager and I never thought he was such a great strategist at all. He has made many mistakes over the years.

MLB News and Notes 5/27

• Ichiro made another great catch last night against the Red Sox. Video is below.
• The media keeps on blasting Willie Randolph and want him to be fired but  Ned Yost of the Brewers and John McLaren of the Mariners are the real ones in hot water.
• Willie Randolph  and Lou Piniella are both good managers but they both made critical mistakes managing games last week. Randolph had his reliever pitch to Matt Holliday in extra innings instead of walking Holliday to get to Garrett Atkins. Holliday ended the game with a hit driving in the runner on second base.  
• Piniella had his reliever walk Pirates' OF Nate McLouth in order to pitch to Jason Bay in extra innings.Bay ended the game with a RBI single. Why would these two managers let their pitchers pitch to the opposing team's best hitter? It proved costly.
• The Rockies are in deep trouble now and won't have much of an offense with Matt Holliday, Brad Hawpe, Troy Tulowitzki, and Clint Barmes all on the DL. The Rockies are a one year wonder.
• Look out for Giants reliever Alex Hinshaw. He is a rookie that was just called up from Triple A Fresno and has looked very sharp. He is a lefty and so far has been very impressive.
• Yesterday's Cubs vs Dodgers game was one of the more exciting 3-1 games you will ever see. There were lots of opportunities for both teams to have big innings but excellent pitching prevented more than four runs being scored in the game.
• David Wright of the Mets is batting .458 against lefties but only .222 against righties. He faces a lefty in Andrew Miller tonight.
• Two of the hottest teams in the AL face off tonight in Oakland when the Blue Jays take on the A's. 
• One of the best pitching matchups tonight will be in Arizona when Tim Lincecum faces off against Dan Haren.

Review and Summary of MMA Superstar Tito Ortiz's New Book

MMA superstar Tito Ortiz wrote an autobiography that was released two weeks ago.  The book is entitled:  "This is Gonna Hurt: The Life of a Mixed Martial Arts Champion."

It took a little over an hour for me to finish the 224 pages in this book.  The book starts off with Tito talking about his childhood living in Southern California.  He had a rough upbringing as his parents were both heavy drug users and heroin addicts.  He said his mom was a "lady of the evening" who would hang out with men at nights and then would pick up Tito after she was done. 

He said his dad did not have a problem with his wife hanging out with other men because they needed the money to support their drug habit.  Tito has made peace with his mom but he does not have a current relationship with his father.

Tito also dabbled into drugs and was even a drug dealer at one time.  He loved to sniff glue and hang out with his juvenile delinquent buddies.  He joined a dangerous gang called "F Troop" at an early age.  The F Troop liked to beat people up, steal car stereos and wallets, and start fights with rival gangs.  Tito was the quintessential teen punk.

He started to get into wrestling in high school.  Tito has always said in interviews that if it wasn't for wrestling, he would probably be dead or in jail.  Being on the wrestling team was good for Tito and helped him mature.  He was motivated to get good grades in order to stay eligible to wrestle.  Once wrestling season was over, Tito would go back to his teen punk ways and create trouble in the streets.

Tito also discusses how he lost his virginity at 16.  He later on met a girl  named Kristin who came from a good background  who later became his wife. Kristin was drawn to Tito because she liked bad boys.  They would later have a son together.

Tito cheated on Kristin many times.  He said it was merely to boost his ego and also for the sexual gratification.  He mainly cheated on Kristin with a stripper named Heather. Tito recalls the time when Kristin found a condom in Tito's suitcase.  They had an argument and Tito felt like punching Kristin, but he held back because he does not believe in hitting women.  Kristin and Tito divorced shortly after that.

Ortiz also writes about how nervous he was when he first met Jenna Jameson.  He really enjoys Jenna's company and knows that Jenna is not after his money since she has more money than him.

Ortiz says he doesn't like it when guys try to holler at Jenna.  Apparently, rapper Too Short tried to spit game to Jenna at a Playboy Mansion bash.  Too Short was drunk and apologized to Tito in Vegas a few weeks later.  Criss Angel and a member of Maroon 5 also tried to get with Jenna and Tito had to put a stop to it. Ortiz also mentions that he and Jenna's former husband do not have any problems with each other.  Jenna and Kristin have become friends.

Of course, the book also mentions UFC President Dana White.  White was Ortiz's manager, but left Ortiz to become the head man of the UFC.  White told Ortiz that a lawyer he knew would be Ortiz's manager since he could no longer do it. Ortiz was naive and assumed White had his best interests in mind. 

Ortiz talks about him holding out for more money and not wanting to fight his friend Chuck Liddell until the UFC paid them both more money.  He said that Liddell just wanted to be the champ and didn't care about their friendship or money because he just wants to live in San Luis Opispo for the rest of his life.

Ortiz tells us that he is not a role model but he hopes his story can inspire someone.  He says that he has been at the bottom and now he is at the top and feels that he is a true success story.  He is very happy with Jenna as his girlfriend and is also good friends with the mother of his son.

Other interesting stories in the book include the first time he got in a fight where an Asian kid hit him in the ear which caused enormous pain and how he used to work at an adult store where he had to chase guys out of the store who were masturbating to the videos. He also had to kick females out who were playing with the toys.

The book is very easy to read and enjoyable.  Some parts of the book drag and I got tired of reading about his juvenile exploits as a kid.

I wish Tito would would have talked more about his UFC days and his relationship with Chuck Liddell more in depth.

Overall, this was a good book and a must-read for all Tito Ortiz fans.  Love him or hate him, Ortiz is one of the top superstars in the MMA world.  He might be a greater showman than a fighter, but no one can discredit his great run as UFC lightweight champion a few years ago.

At age 32 and with a lot of wear and tear on his body, he could be past his prime as a championship fighter, or prehaps the best is yet to come  for Tito Ortiz. Only time will tell.

Tito Ortiz and Jenna Jameson Post UFC 84 Interview

2008 Giants Are Truly Pathetic

A columnist for the local San Francisco paper said the Giants are entertaining and "must-see television."

The columnist is old and fat and probably has nothing else to do than watch this sorry team lose day after day. There is nothing "must-see" about this team.

Nothing thrilled me more than going to the ballpark to watch the great Barry Bonds take an at-bat. Bathrooms and concession-stand lines were empty when Bonds was coming to the plate. It just isn't the same when Fred Lewis and Dan Ortmeier is up at the plate taking their hacks.

The 2008 Giants are not a fun team to watch and are very boring. Sure, I am tuned in to every Barry Zito start, but it is for all the wrong reasons.

I pay attention to Zito's starts because I enjoy watching him have no command of his pitches and lose game after game. Zito makes it interesting and even when he pitches a decent game statistically like he did tonight, he still loses. He actually lowered his ERA tonight to 6.25.

If Bruce Bochy continues to send him out there every fifth day, there is a good chance he could lose 20 games this year. I never thought Zito was a likable guy, even though the local media portrays him as a cool dude who works hard.

Zito's attitude and the way he talks after losing makes me think he doesn't care as much as he should. Win or lose, he will collect his hefty paycheck every two weeks from the Giants.

The Giants don't have a good manager or a good team. Their GM, Brian Sabean, is one of the worst GMs in all of baseball. The only people who compliment Sabean are other GMs. They don't want Giants management to fire him so they can make more deals with Sabean and steal more quality players from the Giants organization.

Omar Vizquel is fun to watch when he is playing shortstop, and Tim Lincecum is one of the most exciting pitchers in baseball. Besides these two players, I don't really care about the rest of the team.

I miss Bonds a lot, but I also miss Pedro Feliz. After watching Bochy manage for over a year, I even miss Felipe Alou.

Aaron Rowand may be a gamer, but I don't find him likable at all. He is an average player at best. I used to be a fan of Rich Aurilia when he hit 37 homers in 2001, but that was seven years ago.

Bengie Molina tries his best and has my respect, but he is not a cleanup hitter on any other team. Matt Cain is a solid pitcher, but he never gets any run support and clearly is frustrated by the lack of offense every time he is on the mound.

This team can't hit with runners in scoring position and are never able to get the key hit they need in order to win games. Bochy always seems to make the wrong decisions and doesn't know when to take out his pitcher or keep him in.

Mike Krukow, the Giants' announcer, is the ultimate homer and can be quite annoying. After an out by Vizquel, Krukow chimed in with "that was a great at bat" before they headed to commercials. Tonight, he insisted that the home plate umpire was squeezing Zito and not calling strikes. Krukow has excuses for everything and always remains positive.

The Giants have a good chance to be contenders this season. They are contending for last place and have an excellent chance to lose 100 or more games. There is nothing "must-see" about this team.

Interview with MMA Fighter Kaitlin Young

Here is an interview with one of my good friends in the MMA world, Kaitlin Young. Kaitlin will be fighting Gina Carano on May 31 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The fight will be shown live on CBS. Kaitlin is from Minnesota and trains at the Minnesota Martial Arts Academy along with other notable MMA fighters such as Sean Sherk and Brock Lesnar. This 22-year-old fighter also works on her strength and conditioning at Athletic Performance Inc. in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Besides being a MMA fighter, she also is a student at the University of Minnesota studying kinesiology. She won an eight-woman tournament last November by knocking out all three of her opponents in one night to become the HookNShoot Tournament Champion.
She has a professional record of 4-1. Check out her interview and also her fight and training videos below.

Hey Kaitlin, how are you doing today?
I'm doing very well. Thanks.

How is training going along for your fight with Gina Carano?
Training is going very well. I have been able to put more time into training for this fight than any of my previous bouts.

Who are you currently training with and helping you prepare for this fight?
There are multiple people I have been training with in preparation for this fight. Greg Nelson and Tom Schmitz, who will both be in my corner, have spent a lot of time helping me train for this fight. Scott Ramsdell, my strength and conditioning coach, has also been absolutely instrumental. Of course, I have many training partners that are a great help too.

Gina's last opponent Tonya Evinger said “I’d like to make out with Gina, but I am here to knock her out." Do you have any of the same thoughts as Tonya?
No ... except maybe the last part about attempting to knock her out!

Have you fought in a cage before or will this be your first time fighting in a cage?
Actually, my first MMA fight was in a cage. Aside from that, the rest have been in a ring.

What do you think the biggest difference is between fighting in a cage as to fighting in the ring?
I think the cage presents a different atmosphere. You have to sprawl differently against the cage. Ground work can be inhibited, or you can be saved on the ground by the cage where as in a ring, you and your opponent would have space to move under the ropes. I think a cage also can make the clinch more dangerous.

Do you have a preference between fighting in a ring or a cage?
I think fighting in a cage better suits my style at this point.

What will be your entrance music when you walk out to the cage on May 31?
I haven't decided on a song yet for this fight. I usually come out to "Thunderstruck" by ACDC because years ago, a couple of my training partners nicknamed me "Thunderfoot" when I first started Muay Thai.

How did you do with your finals?
I'm finishing up finals this week. I only have about 20 credits left before I graduate.

What do you want to do once you get your kinesiology degree?
If I had it my way, I would fight for a while before having to get a real job. If that doesn't work out, I have tossed around the idea of going into research.

Here are some questions from fans. Does your training camp overlap with Sean Sherk's?
Yes, it overlaps with Sean's training quite a bit. I am very excited to watch that fight. Sean looks better than ever right now.

Can you tell us about your Muay Thai background? How do you think your Muay Thai compares to Gina's?
Honestly, I only did Muay Thai for two years before getting into MMA. I think I read somewhere that she studied for three years before making the switch. I think she probably has more pure Muay Thai experience, but I feel that my style of Muay Thai is more well suited for MMA.

Why weren't you on the EliteXC poster for the event and did that make you mad?
I don't know why I wasn't on it. I don't really care all that much. It really pissed my mom off though! (laughs)

What weight are you most comfortable fighting at?
I have tried to gain some muscle for this fight, so right now I am comfortable with 140. The unfortunate part of trying to maintain mass is that I have to eat to the point of being uncomfortable to maintain my body weight while training heavy cardio. It would be easier for me to fight at 135, or potentially 130.

Which was more satisfying during your HookNShoot tournament fights - that high kick that ended the fight or finishing your opponent by knees in the clinch?

I know a head kick finish is flashy, but winning with knees was more satisfying to me. I think that is mostly because my clinch sucked so horribly when I first began fighting and I finally won a fight with it!

Do you know if the upcoming fight will have five minute rounds or three minute rounds, and how do you feel about females having shorter rounds than men?
This fight is going to be three minute rounds. I am against shorter rounds for women. Shorter rounds take an emphasis off of conditioning and hard work, and have the potential to create rationale for women fighters to be paid less because they spend less time in a fight.

How would you feel about a fight with Shayna Baszler?
She is a friend of mine, so in that sense, I would rather not fight her. However, she is a great fighter and I would love to see how that one would go!

What would be your perfect way to end a fight and have you already done it?
I think winning a fight by submission would make me feel most accomplished.

Why are you getting a shot at what many consider the elite female to beat in MMA? Shouldn't that honor be going to someone like Sara Schneider (Schneider defeated Young earlier this year).
I think I am getting this fight with Gina because they want an exciting fight. This is not a title fight. Neither Gina nor I are rated #1 in the women's rankings. Styles make fights and this will be a great one. In regards to Sarah, I know some representatives of Elite were at her last fight at Fatal Femmes. I am unaware if they spoke with her or not, but I know they signed Carina Damm after that show. If they were interested, I am sure they have already contacted her.

How do you think your ground game and wrestling compares to Gina's? Are you worried that if you start to get the better of her standing up, she'll take you down?
It is hard to say where we are in comparison to one another on the ground. She sub'd Tonya Evinger, but I have not seen much of her ground game otherwise. I have been spending a lot of time on the ground lately and tried to get a couple of grappling competitions in between fights. That is a tough one to call. I think that there is a good chance that she might try for the take down.

Can you beat Gina in a serious ground game? Have you improved your ground game since your loss to Sara Schnieder?
Yes, my ground game has improved a lot since my last fight.


Thanks for taking the time to talk to me and answering questions from the fans and myself. Do you have any final words for the fans out there?
It was my pleasure. I hope you all watch my fight on May 31st! I'd like to thank my sponsors Premier Fighter, MTX Audio and MMA Warehouse. Also, check out gfight. tv if you get a chance!


Kaitlin training at API Video

Gina Carano Feature On ESPN - VIDEO

I just did an interview with Gina's next opponent, Kaitlin Young. It will be posted on Friday.

David Ortiz Joking Around Behind Terry Francona's back - Video

This is a pretty funny clip of ESPN interviewing Red Sox manager, Terry Francona, during the game against the Twins last Sunday evening.

10 MLB Players Stepping Up This Season

Here are 10 players, in no particular order, who have improved from last year and have helped their team in 2008.

Christian Guzman, Washington Nationals

Guzman is a shortstop with Washington who had two difficult seasons in Washington before having a breakout season this year. He is batting .303 with three homers and 15 RBI. Guzman bats second in the lineup and has scored 22 runs.



Daniel Cabrera, Baltimore Orioles

Cabrera has electric stuff but always was wild and you never knew what kind of outing you would get from him. He was prone to giving up walks during a game. After two tough starts to begin the year, he has been very consistent. In his last five starts, he has only given up a combined 10 runs.



Cliff Lee, Cleveland Indians

Lee is six and zero with a 0.81 ERA. If he continues to pitch well, he will be a candidate for the Cy Young. He only had five wins in total last year.



Xavier Nady, Pittsburgh Pirates

Nady is batting .349 with five homers and 34 RBI. He would be a good fit with the Mets or any other team that needs a solid right fielder.


Mark Hendrickson, Florida Marlins

Hendrickson is the ace of the Marlins' pitching staff, and is going for his sixth win of the year, tonight, against the Brewers. He has been a pleasant surprise thus far for the Marlins.



Andy Sonnanstine, Tampa Bay Rays

Sonnanstine is five and one with the Rays this year, after only going six and 10 last season.



Justin Upton, Arizona Diamondbacks

Upton is batting .345 with five homers and 16 RBI after struggling last year with a .221 average in 43 games.



Lance Berkman, Houston Astros

Berkman leads the Astros in many offensive categories so far and has 11 homers and 33 RBI. He had good numbers last year but he struggled and got into a bad hitting slump many times.



Kurt Suzuki, Oakland A's

Suzuki is batting leadoff for Oakland and is hitting .283 with a homer and 12 RBI so far this season. The catcher has helped the pitching staff tremendously as well.



Geovany Soto, Chicago Cubs

Soto should merit consideration as the National League starting catcher in the All Star Game. He is batting .345 with six homers and 24 RBI. Soto's bat has been very impressive.

Mariners vs Rangers Bench Clearing Brawl - Video

This took place tonight in the Mariners vs Rangers game in the bottom of the 4th inning.

Ten Players That Have Stepped Up For Their Team

Here are ten players, in no particular order, who have improved from last year and have helped their team in 2008.

1) Christian Guzman, Washington Nationals - Guzman is a shortstop with Washington who had two difficult seasons in Washington before having a breakout season this year. He is batting .303 with 3 homers and 15 RBIs. Guzman bats second in the lineup and has scored 22 runs.

2) Daniel Cabrera, Baltimore Orioles - Cabrera has electric stuff but always was wild and you never knew what kind of outing you would get from him. He was prone to giving up walks during a game. After two tough starts to begin the year, he has been very consistent. In his last five starts, he has only given up a combined ten runs.

3) Cliff Lee, Cleveland Indians - Lee is 6-0 with a 0.81 ERA. If he continues to pitch well, he will be a candidate for the Cy Young. He only had five wins total last year.

4) Xavier Nady, Pittsburgh Pirates - Nady is batting .349 with 5 homers and 34 RBIs. He would be a good fit with the Mets or any other team that needs a solid right fielder.

5) Mark Hendrickson, Florida Marlins - Hendrickson is the ace of the Marlins staff and is going for his sixth win of the year tonight against the Brewers. He has been a pleasant surprise for the Marlins.

6) Andy Sonnanstine, Tampa Bay Rays - Sonnanstine is 5-1 with the Rays this year after only going 6-10 last season.

7) Justin Upton, Arizona Diamondbacks - Upton is batting .345 with 5 homers and 16 RBIs after struggling last year with a .221 average in 43 games last season.

8) Lance Berkman, Houston Astros - Berkman leads the Astros in many offensive catagories so far and has 11 homers and 33 RBIs. He had good numbers last year but he struggled and got into a bad hitting slump many times.

9) Kurt Suzuki, Oakland A's - Suzuki is batting leadoff for Oakland and is batting .283 with a homer and 12 RBIs. The catcher has helped the pitching staff tremendously as well.

10) Geovany Soto, Chicago Cubs - Soto should merit consideration as the National League starting catcher in the All Star Game. He is batting .345 with 6 homers and 24 RBIs. Soto's bat has been very impressive.

Mascot Loses His Head - Funny Video

MMA Fighter Kaitlin Young Interview Coming Soon

D Wizzle will be interviewing Elite XC fighter Kaitlin Young soon. She will be fighting Gina Carano on May 31 live on CBS. If you have a question for her, please email me. Thanks!

Get To Know Giants Closer Brian Wilson - VIDEO

10 Teams That Could Really Use Barry Bonds

It does not make sense that one of the greatest hitters of all time is not in uniform and on a Major League roster.

Barry Bonds should not be unemployed right now. Teams are scuffling and looking for ways to score. Star players like David Ortiz, Travis Hafner, Alfonso Soriano, and many others have been slumping all season.

Here are 10 teams in no particular order that need to sign Bonds immediately if they really care about winning.

1) San Diego Padres

This team is ranked last in the National League in many offensive categories. They have started Scott Hairston and Paul McAnulty in left field the last two games. Bonds would be a significant upgrade over those two. With Greg Maddux, Chris Young, and Jake Peavy, the Padres don't need a lot of offense, but Bonds would definitely get them over the hump and help them win a lot more games.

2) San Francisco Giants

The Giants should have never let Bonds go. They only have 18 HRs so far. The 2008 Giants are younger and faster, but Bonds would have been their power hitter who could deliver a few runs with one swing of the bat. It would also take pressure off all the youngsters with Bonds in the lineup.

3) New York Mets

The Mets will be in contention for the NL East crown, but it will be tough to win it without Bonds. He could help get them over the top. Carlos Delgado is no longer effective as a power hitter. Angel Pagan is no Bonds. Imagine a lineup with David Wright, Carlos Beltran, and Bonds in the middle of the lineup!

4) Chicago White Sox

The White Sox offense has struggled all year. They can't seem to score and power hitters like Jim Thome and Paul Konerko have low batting averages. The team as a whole is ranked dead last in batting average in the AL.

5) Cleveland Indians

This team had David Dellucci batting third in the lineup today and playing left field. Travis Hafner can do no right and is batting .215. The whole team has slumped all season and signing Bonds would be a big boost to their lineup.

6) Toronto Blue Jays

The Blue Jays cut Frank Thomas and need another big bat. The team is struggling even though it has had some outstanding starts from Roy Halladay, Shawn Marcum, and Dustin McGowan. The manager, John Gibbons, has no clue what to do and his job is in limbo. They think Adam Lind can help, but a veteran like Bonds would be more valuable right now.

7) New York Yankees

The Yankees’ lineup would be lethal with Bonds as their DH. Imagine a lineup with Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Hideki Matsui, and Bonds. Jason Giambi has given this team nothing all year and Jorge Posada is out with a shoulder injury.

8) Atlanta Braves

Gregor Blanco and Matt Diaz in left field? How about Bonds? The Braves would upgrade with Bonds as their new left fielder. The Braves would be more potent with Chipper Jones, Mark Teixeira, and Bonds. This team needs better starting pitching but another bat would help out too.

9) Seattle Mariners

The Mariners need help badly on offense. This team does not score enough to win. Bonds could be their DH and bat cleanup which would lessen the pressure on Adrian Beltre and Richie Sexson.

10) Detroit Tigers

The Tigers are not getting anything out of Jacque Jones but double-play balls that kill an inning or strikeouts. They could put Bonds in left field or as their DH. With Bonds, the Tigers won't have to worry as much about their porous bullpen.

Video Interview with Anthony "Rumble" Johnson

New Video interview with Anthony "Rumble" Johnson at MMAJACKED School in Livermore. For my interview with Johnson, click here -
http://dwizzlesworld.blogspot.com/2008/03/exclusive-interview-with-anthony-rumble.html

This is Why Everyone Hates the Media

HBO has a show with Bob Costas and one of his topics last week was on sports bloggers versus journalists.
The panel consisted of a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist named Buzz Bissinger, NFL player Braylon Edwards, and Deadspin.com's Will Leitch. Deadspin.com is one of the most popular sports blogs on the internet and Bissinger is the writer of the book "Friday Night Lights."

I had never heard of Bissinger before this. From what I saw, he is a jealous and insecure old man who is threatened by people like me who write sports blogs. Bissinger was full of obscenities when he opened his mouth and showed his lack of class and professionalism. And this guy is supposedly a respected and award-winning journalist?

It is guys like him that the public hate and why people rather read articles and stories by bloggers than listen to the media. These guys have no credibility at all. Costas tried to imply that a cab driver can have a blog and that it would not be as credible as anything written by a media member. Hey Costas, I rather read an article by a passionate sports fan who knows his team than someone like you.

Costas showed his true ignorance when he said that blogs were cruel and had vicious posts. What he actually tried to say was that some of the "comments" made after a blog post
from readers were offensive or inappropriate. He kept on calling comments "posts" which showed everyone he has no clue about blogging or even the internet.

What is the difference between offensive comments made on a website like ESPN or a sports site ran by a blogger? People have the right to give their opinion after reading an article. Costas and Bissinger are two old men who just want to attack the blogging community because they are threatened by bloggers.

No one reads newspapers anymore and people get more of their information from bloggers than the press. Bloggers are a lot more credible than journalists. What makes journalists and the media think they are so highly credible? Who said the media was not cruel? They should point fingers at themselves before they attack bloggers.

The media portrays Tibet positively and China as the new Evil Empire. Everytime a black public figure makes headlines, it is usually due to something negative. When NFL player Sean Taylor got killed in a robbery, the media portrayed him as a thug who deserved to die. When rapper Juvenile's daughter got murdered, the media listed all his prior arrests instead of his awards. ESPN has a journalist who tricks Houston Astro shortstop Miguel Tejada into an interview and then forces Tejada to admit his true age. Does it matter that Tejada is really 33 and not 31? The interview came off very bad and the fans and public were on Tejada's side more than ever and it made ESPN look like the National Enquirer and Tmz.com rolled into one. It was tabloid journalist at its worst.

Bissinger may have won a Pulitzer Prize but that doesn't mean much these days. I am not impressed at all with that. One writer for the L.A. Times who won a Pulitzer Prize recently had to apologize for writing vicious lies about Sean "P.Diddy" Combs. Bissinger is a old journalist and a hater. He told Leitch that he thinks he is "full of crap."

Leitch seemed very likable and was not combative while making his points and defending his website. If I were him, I would have taken more of a stand, but he still came off way better than Costas and Bissinger on the show. Braylon Edwards did not talk much and did not have much to say. It is anyone's guess why he was on the panel.

Everyone has an opinion on this subject ,and I am sure it will be discussed more frequently in the media and also by bloggers. The truth of the matter is that the public respects bloggers and reads blogs, and the insecure journalists are afraid of losing their jobs and readers.

Interview with NFL Prospect and Kentucky LB Wesley Woodyard

D Wizzle just finished talking to NFL prospect and former Kentucky linebacker, Wesley Woodyard. Woodyard has been terrorizing SEC offenses for the past few years and now this talented player will be waiting to hear his name called in the 2008 NFL Draft this weekend. Woodyard is from LaGrange, Georgia and led the SEC in tackles in 2007.

What do you think you will miss most about playing at Kentucky?
I'll miss all my teammates, coaches and the best fans in the SEC who packed Commonwealth Stadium every game.

You were coached by the 49ers staff in the Senior Bowl. Did you learn anything from Mike Singletary along with the other coaches?
The coaching style of the 49ers coaching staff was much like the style that my coaches taught at Kentucky. Coach Singletary was very uplifting and encouraging. He told me that I reminded him of himself when he was coming out of college because of my size and my love for the game. He also told me that I would be a great NFL linebacker one day if I kept working hard and continued to love the game the way I do.

Who was the best player you played against in your college career?
I would have to say Ronnie Brown(former Auburn running back and current Miami Dolphin). He made a lot of plays and it seemed as if he didn't need an O-Line sometimes.

What are your plans for this weekend? Will you be watching the draft?
I'll be in LaGrange with my family just relaxing, cooking out, and spending time with family and friends. I don't plan on watching the draft, but I will keep track to see when my teammates, and the players that I trained with and played in the Senior Bowl end up at.

Your Senior Bowl teammate Heath Benedict untimely passed away last month. Did you get a chance to talk to him or get to know him during the Senior Bowl week?
He was a great person, let me say that first. He could light up the room with his character and sprit and we actually talked and joked a lot down in Mobile at the Senior Bowl. He was a great person to have met.

Thanks for your time Wesley and good luck with the draft. I look forward to seeing you do great things in the NFL. Do you have any final words?
Thanks for the time and support, I appreciate everyone who helped me become the young man that I am today.

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NFL Draft Prospect Josh Sitton Interview

D Wizzle is back with another great interview and this time it is with NFL prospect and former Central Florida offensive lineman, Josh Sitton. Sitton is from Pensacola, Florida and can play both the tackle and guard positions. He was voted All Conference USA First Team by the media in his senior year at UCF. Sitton was a key member of UCF's O-line that helped RB Kevin Smith lead the nation in rushing. You can expect to hear Sitton's name called on the second day of the 2008 NFL Draft this Sunday.

Hey Josh, How is everything with you?
Everything is going great with me. I'm just finishing up exams and working out hard. I'm getting excited and anxious for this weekend. I am ready for this part of the process to be over. I know my family and friends are too...they're more nervous than me. (laughs)

What will you be doing this weekend? Will you be watching the draft or do you have other plans?
I finish up with my exams on Wednesday and I'm going home Thursday and just hanging out with the family. On Friday, I am planning on going shark fishing with my buddies. On Saturday, there is a mullet toss competition in Alabama that I might ride on a buddy's boat out to but I hope to catch most of the draft at a restaurant somewhere. On Sunday, I am planning on watching the draft at home with my family and some of my friends.

What was your favorite moment as a college player?
I have a few favorite moments as a college player. My first win against Marshall in 2005 is one of my top moments. UCF had lost 17 straight and I was on the team for 13 of them. When we won, the crowd rushed the field and tore down the goal posts...it was a great experience. The top moment is probably this past year when we beat Tulsa in the conference championship. The only other championship I've won was the 8th grade football championship.

What will you miss most about playing at UCF?
I'll miss a lot of things such as gamedays and the atmosphere of college football both at home and away. Most of all, I'll miss all the guys that I have become such good friends with and the times just messing around in the locker room.

How do you think Kevin Smith will do in the NFL?
I think Kevin will do amazing in the NFL. He is such a natural talent as a football player, especially at running back. He has great vision, great quickness and long speed, and the ability to make perfect cuts. He also uses his blockers better than anyone I've ever seen...he has a way of waiting on the block and making a move in the hole at the last second. Also, his knowledge of the game and the way he prepares himself for each game will make him a great running back in the league. But I don't think those things are his best assests...his ability to block and pick up blitzers is amazing. One of the reasons he was able to play so soon as a freshman was because he understood pass protections. He is also one of the toughest and most durable running backs ever. He carried the ball almost 450 times last year.

What part of your game do you think needs the most work?
I believe there is always room for improvement in every aspect of any football player's game and especially an offensive lineman. If I had to pick one thing to improve on, it would be finishing blocks. I have a tendency to look for the ball sometimes before the play is over. I don't know why I do it, but it is definitely something I can improve upon.

Thanks for your time Josh and good luck in the draft.
I appreciate you taking the time to talk with me, and to all the fans out there... have a great time this weekend and hopefully you see me in the future. Thanks!

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Look out for an exclusive interview with NFL prospect Josh Sitton. Sitton is a former offensive lineman with Central Florida.

Stanford Forward Taj Finger: In his Own Words

D Wizzle recently talked to Stanford senior forward Taj Finger. Finger is from Mt.Kisco, New York. Finger averaged 5.9 points and 4.4 rebounds in his senior year. He was an integral part of the team for four years and his value goes beyond the boxscore. Every team needs a player like Taj Finger in order to win games. Finger did all the little things to help Stanford win many games such as rebounding, getting loose balls, playing defense, and making key free throws.

I was extremely surprised that Coach J(Trent Johnson) left. I had no clue that any of this was happening.

I think that Josh Owens and Will Paul will step up the most next year. They will have to because we lost Robin and Brook.

The best player that I ever faced was Adam Morrison.

It is very weird that Coach Montgomery will be coaching Cal, but I can completely understand his decision.

I plan on playing professional basketball overseas.

After I graduate and I'm done playing basketball, I think that I would like to do something with television or movies, either producing, directing,or writing.

My most memorable game is Senior Day at home versus Washington State.

The only regret I have at Stanford is that I wish I took more classes that interested me.

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Things to Like and Dislike So Far for the 2008 Giants

The Giants are surprising their fans so far with their 6-8 record. The team has given fans a glimmer of hope for the future. Players like Eugenio Velez, John Bowker, and Fred Lewis have brought some excitement and energy to the club.

It was a true blessing in disguise that OF Dave Roberts hurt his knee again and Lewis now gets consistent starts. The fans were sick and tired of seeing Roberts get called out on third strikes and playing bad defense in the outfield.

Bowker was a big home run hitter in the minors and he could be here to stay. The Giants need all the power they can get in the lineup and Bowker should get every chance to develop and show he belongs in the majors.

Brian Wilson looks to be a legitimate closer and his electric fastball is probably the envy of Barry Zito. Keiichi Yabu and Merkin Valdez have solidified the middle relief.

Eugenio Velez has sparked the Giants with his speed and Brian Bocock has provided steady defense. They both are base-stealing threats as well and have combined for six steals so far.

Rich Aurilia, Ray Durham, and Randy Winn are still starting unfortunately. Fans are tired of seeing them play and they bring nothing to the table. Bruce Bochy should start Dan Ortmeier over Aurilia and let Ortmeier learn on the job.

The Giants should also send Barry Zito to the minors. He is 0-3 and he has run out of excuses. The Giants don't have the guts to send Zito down to Fresno but he is doing nothing but hurting the team. I would rather see them bring up a pitcher like Matt Palmer from Fresno than see Zito pitch again.

Overall, the Giants should be happy with their 6-8 start after starting off the season 1-6. The Giants lucked out on Robert's injury and also Kevin Frandsen's injury. If Frandsen was healthy, Velez would probably not have made the opening day roster.

This team will continue to take their lumps during the course of the season, but the future looks a lot brighter now than it did two weeks ago.

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Hottie of the Week: Christina Mendoza

D Wizzle is back with another HOW! The new HOW is Christina Mendoza from San Jose. She is a ring card girl for Strikeforce, a MMA organization. Christina is also a student at San Jose State majoring in international business. Check out this sexy latina's pictures and also read about who her favorite fighters are and what she likes the most about being a ring card girl.

I like a guy that can make me laugh, who is down to earth, successful, ambitious, and who knows what he wants out of life! A gorgeous smile, beautiful eyes, and good body doesn’t hurt either!


I'd like to work on my stomach. I want my six pack damn it!

People always tell me they like my smile.


I like living in the South Bay because it is close enough to everything! We’ve got the beautiful beach around the corner, and the city as well. There are plenty of destinations to choose from, and the driving is not too bad.


I am Latina, Hispanic, Mexican, whatever it is called nowadays! (laughs).

I love listening to house ... something about the beats. I also love the typical slow love songs.

The mistake that guys make in bed is simply not having enough confidence in what they are doing... got to take control!

Mr. Chuck Liddell and Cung Le are definitely some of my favorites. I love the fact that both are really down to earth and they keep it real. They are no muscleheads(laughs).

I love the Cowboys and Raiders. Basically, my older brothers got me to watch football at a very young age and they have been big fans of both so it pretty much rubbed off on me.


The best part of being a ring girl is I got the best seats in the house baby! I also get to meet all of the awesome fighters!

The best fight I seen lately was Cung Le vs Frank Shamrock. It was such a great fight and the building was full of energy which made the fight all the more intense. I was rooting for Cung because I think he is an amazing individual and fighter.

EXCLUSIVE: Jose Canseco Book Signing Pictures in San Francisco

Here are some exclusive photos of the Jose Canseco book signing that you will only find here at D Wizzle's World. Canseco was in San Francisco and Oakland the last two days to sign his new book "Vindicated." All of Canseco's many fans were there to meet their former hero and shake his hand.Canseco was very accomodating and even took pictures with his fans. It was funny how Canseco signed his book right behind the children's books section. You can also check out some videos of his book signing in Chicago below.






Videos of his book signing in Chicago