Steve from Ohio: stat heads can make a case either way about most players. Adam Dunn and Ryan Howard lead the NL in home runs, but both are batting in the . 230s to . 240s, but both have good on OBPs..
The I-Cubs got on the board in the bottom of the fourth inning. Scales led off with a triple and scored on a ground out by Micah Hoffpauir to even the score..
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2008-08-09 City Files Suit Against Cop In K-9s Death-Local News Story-KNSD San Diego
Aguirre said the dog cost the city about usd. 7,000 and accused Hubka, an 18-year veteran dog handler, of negligence. County investigators found the 5-year-old Belgian Malinois named Forrest died of heatstroke on in Hubkas car, which the officer parked in his driveway after returning home to Alpine. That day, temperatures soared to 108 degrees.
If a misdemeanor charge is filed and theres a conviction or plea bargain, Aguirre could have Hubka pay for the citys losses in connection with buying, training and maintaining the dog, estimating around usd. 50,000.
SAN DIEGO -- San Diegos city attorney files a lawsuit seeking more than usd. 25,000 against a police officer whose K-9 partner died of heatstroke in his patrol car. . - Hubka heatstroke K-9 Forrest
2008-08-09 A New York Mets Fan Relives His First Visit to Shea Stadium Bleacher Report
The best part of the game was all of the food I had. I started with pretzels that my mom packed, then a hot pretzel, then Sierra Mist, a hot dog, french fries, and then a water. I also had my first peanuts and tried to throw them in my dads mouth. My favorite part was throwing the shells on the ground. I waited until the bottom of the fourth inning to have my ice cream. When we went to get my ice cream, I got to take my picture with Mr. Met. That was cool.
Matthew Siroty delivers an honest account of his first visit to Shea Stadium to watch his Mets play the San Diego Padres. - MLB New York Mets Editorial
2008-08-09 Southeast Valleys mayors roots run deep
Southeast Valleys mayors roots run deep
When I ran for student body president my senior year, I spent usd. 37 on the campaign. If Id known it would cost usd. 200,000 to run for mayor of Mesa, I may not have chosen a political life. "
Southeast Valleys mayors roots run deep, Their communities are known for growth and newcomers, but the mayors of Mesa, Tempe, Chandler and Gilbert have deep roots in their home turf. All graduated from Valley high schools. - Southeast Valleys mayors roots run deep
2008-08-07 MLB Betting: Dog Marlins +131 on road at Phillies-MLB Betting-Free MLB Pick
The hitting edge in this one goes to the underdog Marlins who produce 5. 34 runs per game on the road vs right-handed starters. The Phillies on the other hand dont hit as well here vs righties as lefties. They average 4. 43 runs per game vs right-handed starts here as opposed to the whopping 6. 71 runs per game they score vs lefties at home.
Florida is on a nice 11-4 run as underdogs including last nights 8-2 victory. They have cashed five of the last seven meetings in this series and they are a nice priced underdog tonight. Play Florida.
The Marlins have already proven they can hit Philadelphias Kyle Kendrick as well as provide support for their own Anibal Sanchez. and Follow Florida as road dogs at the Phillies. - Marlins Phillies MLB
Not near a major road. Not clearly visible to homes. A flat area for dogs that may need help and owners that may need help and a dedicated staff of volunteers to help you out and eureka we have we have them with this location in Highland Park. , says dog owner Lauren Ellerman.
The proposed site for the off leash area is one acre of Highland Park. Dogs owners say it has everything theyre looking for.
2008-08-06 Tough, sullen stretch for Braves Braves
Steve from Ohio: stat heads can make a case either way about most players. Adam Dunn and Ryan Howard lead the NL in home runs, but both are batting in the . 230s to . 240s, but both have good on OBPs. So are they good players are bad. Each person must decide for themselves whether their poor stats outweight their good stats. Both players are poor defensively but most people say their offense trumps thier poor defense. Dave OBrien just posted agreeing that Kellys defense is going to have to improve to justify his being the starting 2nd baseman. I think there are many ways to build a competitive team, but I have played and followed baseball for 50 years and I can tell you I believe that a team that plays great defense, has top quality pitching (both Starting and Relief) and timely hitting (NOT Great
2008-08-04 Cubs Sting Bees, 7-3-OurSports Central-Independent and Minor League Sports News
The I-Cubs got on the board in the bottom of the fourth inning. Scales led off with a triple and scored on a ground out by Micah Hoffpauir to even the score. Jason Dubois followed with a solo home run to center field and the Cubs led 2-1. It was Dubois 20th home run of the season. The Cubs added to the lead off Bees starter Dustin Moseley in the fifth. Luis Figueroa led off with a single and scored on a double by Richie. After a sacrifice bunt, Scales drew a walk and Hoffpauir cleared the bases with a three-run homer to deep right-center for a 6-1 lead. Moseley (6-7) came out after six innings and the I-Cubs added their final run off Kasey Olenburger in the seventh when Scales was hit by a pitch and scored on Hoffpauirs 26th double of the season.
2008-08-02 Happy dogs, masters celebrate park developed by Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County-Latest from the Ann Arbor News
Good-natured chases, water guzzling, social sniffing and (dog) cookie gobbling were the order of the day Friday afternoon at the official grand opening of the Swift Run Dog Park.
Deb and Doug Horn, of Ypsilanti Township, give their dog Cali a dog treat during the grand opening of the Swift Run Dog Park in Ann Arbor on Friday.
Zilla, a yellow-retriever mix, and Leroy, a brindle-boxer mix, have been park lovers since about two weeks after the park opened, said Hillary Schreiber, of Augusta Township. Schreiber works a 10-hour day, she said, so both dogs are ready for a romp when she gets home. They love to socialize at the park on most weeknights between 6 p. m. and 8 p. m.
