January, 2009: Week 2
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It's time to unwrap a brand new NOR CAL Report! This week on the Report, the lads check in with teams in and out of season, in a once-around the new year's NOR CAL scene. For starters:
The Oakland A's enshrine one of their own, as Jess and Lex look back on Rickey Henderson's Hall of Fame career. Check out the show for an all-new way to vote for Rickey as the best of all time. Plus, a former MVP returns for another dose of glory...
The Sharks continue to make mince meat of their opponents. As the Red Wings showdown looms, certain San Joseans are finally named All-Stars;
The Warriors beat Mike Dunleavy and the Pacers in an exciting showdown of weak sisters. But why won't Nellie play the kids — and is something wrong with Monta Ellis?
The Kings, too, register a big victory, versus Dallas. What does the W mean for Coach Natt — and what resources does he have on hand to avoid Reggie Theus's fate?
Jess and Lex are taking no prisoners — all this week on a brand new NOR CAL Report!
UP NEXT: The Warriors and Kings look to continue their winning ways, as the Sharks play the best, and put the rest to rest. Tune in for reports on Niners and Raiders coaches, plus hot stove chatter in local baseball.
The NOR CAL Blog:
All the latest info, anecdotes and opinions from the Report's own Jess Zitrin.
No, former A's OF Rickey Henderson was not the first-ever unanimous choice for the Hall Of Fame; now we know why. And you can stop gnawing those fingernails: his bust will sport an A's, not Yankees, cap. Statheads call Rickey the greatest left fielder of all time — not too shabby, for a group that includes Ted Williams...
Trivia time: Name all nine MLB teams Rickey played for (answer at bottom)...
Why might someone not vote for Rickey's enshrinement? I'm sure I don't know. Here's one guy's explanation of what he was thinking — and why he regrets it...
Sharks fans, want to learn more about the speedy phenom on the comeback trail, Torrey Mitchell? Check out this entertaining audio from last season...
The 49ers continue to interview for the offensive coordinator position. Coach Singletary, ever disciplined, will let the new guy bring in his own staff...
Keep checking the Giants page for the latest will-they, won't-they Manny rumors. From Manny: "Gas is up, and so am I." From Scott Ostler: "Ramirez is expensive, but so is sucking..."
Meanwhile, the Giants' highest draft pick will indeed see Big League time — at least in March. And my old high school adversary, Tyler Walker, signed with a team who had zero ten game winners last year. Don't think this move will help much...
And, is Benjie Molina so slow he could stretch a homer into a single? Yes, says ESPN's Jayson Stark — and he has proof...
For those wondering what Coach Natt means for the Kings, check out these firsthand excerpts...
Footie fans, don't forget to follow the Earthquakes' progress in the SuperDraft on MLSnet.com. Yes, they traded their first rounder again, but it's a good source of talent for a recent expansion squad...
Trivia answer (chronological): A's; Yankees; (A's again;) Blue Jays; (A's again;) Padres; Angels; (A's again;) Mets; Mariners; (Padres again;) Red Sox; Dodgers. One more A's comeback, anyone? The league never did get Rickey to file his retirement paperwork...
Remember to share your wants and needs — by clicking add comment below, for a chance to be heard on the show!
Thanks for checking in, and we'll see you again on next week's NOR CAL Report!
** Thanks for making The NOR CAL Report a success. Don't forget to tell your friends! **
It's time to unwrap a brand new NOR CAL Report! This week on the Report, the lads check in with teams in and out of season, in a once-around the new year's NOR CAL scene. For starters:
The Oakland A's enshrine one of their own, as Jess and Lex look back on Rickey Henderson's Hall of Fame career. Check out the show for an all-new way to vote for Rickey as the best of all time. Plus, a former MVP returns for another dose of glory...
The Sharks continue to make mince meat of their opponents. As the Red Wings showdown looms, certain San Joseans are finally named All-Stars;
The Warriors beat Mike Dunleavy and the Pacers in an exciting showdown of weak sisters. But why won't Nellie play the kids — and is something wrong with Monta Ellis?
The Kings, too, register a big victory, versus Dallas. What does the W mean for Coach Natt — and what resources does he have on hand to avoid Reggie Theus's fate?
Jess and Lex are taking no prisoners — all this week on a brand new NOR CAL Report!
UP NEXT: The Warriors and Kings look to continue their winning ways, as the Sharks play the best, and put the rest to rest. Tune in for reports on Niners and Raiders coaches, plus hot stove chatter in local baseball.
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The NOR CAL Blog:
All the latest info, anecdotes and opinions from the Report's own Jess Zitrin.
No, former A's OF Rickey Henderson was not the first-ever unanimous choice for the Hall Of Fame; now we know why. And you can stop gnawing those fingernails: his bust will sport an A's, not Yankees, cap. Statheads call Rickey the greatest left fielder of all time — not too shabby, for a group that includes Ted Williams...
Trivia time: Name all nine MLB teams Rickey played for (answer at bottom)...
Why might someone not vote for Rickey's enshrinement? I'm sure I don't know. Here's one guy's explanation of what he was thinking — and why he regrets it...
Sharks fans, want to learn more about the speedy phenom on the comeback trail, Torrey Mitchell? Check out this entertaining audio from last season...
The 49ers continue to interview for the offensive coordinator position. Coach Singletary, ever disciplined, will let the new guy bring in his own staff...
Keep checking the Giants page for the latest will-they, won't-they Manny rumors. From Manny: "Gas is up, and so am I." From Scott Ostler: "Ramirez is expensive, but so is sucking..."
Meanwhile, the Giants' highest draft pick will indeed see Big League time — at least in March. And my old high school adversary, Tyler Walker, signed with a team who had zero ten game winners last year. Don't think this move will help much...
And, is Benjie Molina so slow he could stretch a homer into a single? Yes, says ESPN's Jayson Stark — and he has proof...
For those wondering what Coach Natt means for the Kings, check out these firsthand excerpts...
Footie fans, don't forget to follow the Earthquakes' progress in the SuperDraft on MLSnet.com. Yes, they traded their first rounder again, but it's a good source of talent for a recent expansion squad...
Trivia answer (chronological): A's; Yankees; (A's again;) Blue Jays; (A's again;) Padres; Angels; (A's again;) Mets; Mariners; (Padres again;) Red Sox; Dodgers. One more A's comeback, anyone? The league never did get Rickey to file his retirement paperwork...
Remember to share your wants and needs — by clicking add comment below, for a chance to be heard on the show!
Thanks for checking in, and we'll see you again on next week's NOR CAL Report!
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