Yesterday, we began our look at the rich, family tradition in the MLB. Baseball DNA is alive and well, and has long been passed down from generation to generation. One former Colorado Rockie has passed his genes down twice.
Sons of Baseball-archy: Vlad, Jr. looks sharp in his debut
Baseball has long been a family affair. As early as the brotherly love of the DiMaggios to the back-to-back home run prowess of the Griffeys, baseball DNA is prevalent in every era. Already this season, for example, we looked at Luke Dykstra, the Son of Nails (Lenny of course), and how that hard-nosed, gritty approach to the game seemed to have been passed down through the bloodlines.
Today’s minor leagues are full of the second comings of their fathers before them. One may have just inherited his pop’s legendary big swing.
Continue reading for more on the Sons of Baseball-archy Vl. I.
Long live the King
For a 40-year-old to write about the influence of Arnold Palmer on the game of golf seems a bit odd, but if you are a golf fan it makes perfect sense. Tonight we lost the legend, the great one, the leader of Arnie’s Army, to put it plainly we lost the King. Arnold brought the game of golf to the public in a way that everyone who has followed in his footsteps can only thank him for. He was a man of the people and a public favorite. When he and Jack were going head-to-head, people marveled at Jack’s talent but LOVED Arnie. I don’t have many memories of Arnie winning majors but I can tell you one memory I have of him.
NFL SUNDAYS WITH SBJ: WHOOOOOOP!!!!!! WHOOOOOOP!!!!!!
BEARS +6.5(-115) @ DALLAS -6.5(-105)
OVER/UNDER: 44.5[over(-115)]
FANTASY STARTERS:
NONE
FANTASY OPPONENTS:
DEZ BRYANT VS CHI
EMOTIONAL RED FLAG ALERT: 9
PICK: COWBOYS -6.5(-105) & UNDER 44.5[over(-115)]
OPEN CLASSIFICATION: PEOPLES FAVORITE CROSS(PFC)
FANTASY FACTOR: NONE
JUMP SHIP AUDIBLE:
Audible accordingly to The House Over if the public jumps on the UNDER 44.5 right before kickoff.
FALCONS +3(-125) @ SAINTS -3(+105)
OVER/UNDER: 53.5
FANTASY STARTERS:
MARK INGRAM VS.ATL
FANTASY OPPONENTS:
JULIO JONES @ NO
EMOTIONAL RED FLAG ALERT: 0
PICK: SAINTS -3(+105) & OVER 53.5(-115)
OPEN CLASSIFICATION: HOUSE FAVORITE PEOPLES CROSS(HFPC)
FANTASY FACTOR: 0
JUMP SHIP AUDIBLE: If the public hits the SNF Side action then we audible accordingly to The House Side bet. If we take The House Side bet, then I want us to ride with the people on our first MNF Over. If The House wins their side bet on SNF then we can stick with a public side on MNF.
Goodnight, and good luck.
RIP Jose Fernandez
I’m not going to pretend to have the words to write about the young life of a man I only knew from what I saw on the field and read online. He was a kid who risked it all to do what he loves for a better life for his family, and seemingly enjoyed every minute of it as evidenced by his infectious smile.
Wayniac Nation is terribly saddened by Fernandez’s passing and we wish our condolences to every life he touched.
Statement from the Miami Marlins organization: pic.twitter.com/6A4Rv6m2g9
— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) September 25, 2016
When Jose Fernandez burst onto the scene a few years ago, he gave us one of my favorite GIFs ever. He instantly became appointment viewing. pic.twitter.com/ZWo9QvruIG
— Gino Zarrillo (@GinoBambino23) September 25, 2016
If you’ve never read how Jose Fernandez made it from Cuba to the majors, you really should. https://t.co/l8bZVZt5hN
— Grant McAuley (@grantmcauley) September 25, 2016
Jose Fernandez was the type of pitcher that crushed your favorite team every time out… and you paid to watch. #RIPJoseFernandez
— Wayniac Nation (@UofDWayne) September 25, 2016
Prayers out to Jose Fernandez & his family. I never met him but he was a role model to me & our whole organization, & I thank him for that.
— Braxton Garrett (@BraxGarrett) September 25, 2016
What a beautiful planet this would be if we all smiled as often and as brightly as Jose Fernandez.
— Jason Benetti (@jasonbenetti) September 25, 2016
wow very sad new this morning…hands down one of my favorite guys to watch pitch! He brought nothing but intensity and passion #ripjose
— David Price (@DAVIDprice24) September 25, 2016
I tend to stay off of Twitter on start days but I cannot believe the news about Jose Fernandez. The game and the world just lost a great one
— Jon Lester (@JLester34) September 25, 2016
NFL RUNDOWN WITH SBJ: I’M GLAD YOU BLEW YOUR COVER
Yeah. That’s right. I emotionally hedged the BEARS -3. What of it?
Look, I’m not an Eagles fan anymore. I’ve retired from that franchise for personal reasons, and I will expand on that exodus in a future post. But if you think I don’t want them to do well after my fandom departure, you are mistaken. I wish them the best. I love you guys. It’s just wasn’t in the cards for me to remain with Gang Green. I have a destiny to catch. Giddy up.
2016 Prospect Breakout Series: The Tampa Bay Rays Willy Adames
It’s hard to call a team’s top offensive prospect a breakout candidate, but that is precisely what Willy Adames did this past summer. While playing his first full season above A-Ball, Adames showed that the potential many saw in him was reality, as he had a career-year across the board.
Keep reading for more on one of MLB’s best second base prospects.
2016 Prospect Breakout Series: Pittsburgh Pirates Kevin Newman
Kevin Newman entered 2016 with several question marks surrounding him. Would one of the best collegiate bats in the 2015 MLB Draft translate to professional pitching after an up-and-down debut? Would he be able to stick at shortstop? Just how high on the Pirates’ prospect — and overall prospect — lists was he?
This season answered many of those questions, as Newman skyrocketed to top-five status in the Pirates’ system, while sitting on the cusp of the top-50 overall.
So, who is Kevin Newman?
The Rome Braves Devan Watts has breakout 2016
The Rome Braves’ huge second half surge led them to their first South Atlantic League title in 13 years. The achievements of their heralded young pitching staff and the tremendous second half Austin Riley had with the bat have been well documented over the past few months. While Ray-Patrick Didder and Patrick Weigel made some waves as two of the Atlanta Braves’ breakout prospects, closer Devan Watts quietly slid under the radar and played a huge role in Rome’s SAL Championship.
FanDuel Fee – Your Week 3 DFS winning starts
So I missed the Thursday night game again. No worries, FanDuel has now listed it’s main slate as Sunday only games. I’m hoping that at some point this season, I’ll get to this prior to a Thursday night, but I’m not counting on it.
It also looks like I’m only going to get to Cash Plays this week. I’ll try and update this with Tourney plays before Sunday, but don’t hold your breath.
