STAT-GRABBER  May 17th By Andrew Ericksen  Well thanks Josh Hamilton, way to lock up the AL MVP title four weeks into the season.  Just how many matchups did he single-handedly make uneven last week?  Well in case you don’t have the Rangers slugger in your lineup and need some hitting help, Stat-Grabber has the guys that can help give your team a boost:  The Stats We Like   8 – Consecutive games with a hit for Tigers OF Andy Dirks, the new number... Read full article

Eric: Yeah, you all have seen your fair share of struggles. There is no debate about that. But like Jordan said, it could be worse. *John, Heath, Jordan, J.J. and Jose look on confusingly* Eric: At least you 5 get to go throw. Ryan Madson: Yeah, I did not even make it out of camp. Drew Storen: That's 2 of us. I have no idea when I'll be back this year. Andrew Bailey: I hear ya, Drew.  Sergio Santos: I'm right with you guys.  Houston Street: Yeah Serge, we were... Read full article

*written Saturday the 13th* Eric: As you guys are getting settled in I will go ahead and get started. I want to thank everyone for being here today at the Closer Support Group. My name is Eric and this should be something where you guys and get your feelings out and share experiences with your fellow closers. I believe by you being here, we have already accomplished our main goal. We all know this season has been a big time struggle for you all. But you aren't alone, guys. Look at how... Read full article

Amid harsh criticism for his failure to curb soaring gas prices, President Obama has named former NBA great and train-wreck executive Isiah Thomas as U.S. Secretary of Energy in an effort to torpedo the oil industry. “Gas prices are set by a global market for oil,” stated the President on the White House lawn, “ and unfortunately with increased global demand comes resource scarcity, inflated value, and higher prices at the pump.  There is no magical button I can press... Read full article