Is Mark Cuban Really A MFFL?

For those who don't know what MFFL means: Mavs Fan For Life.  It was Mark Cuban's, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, way of saying jump on board and I will take you to the promise land.  Well, I did, in fact he made me a big believer, soon as he took over a dismal team that was far from irrelevancy back in 2000.  He orchestrated a squad, led by future Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki to two NBA Finals, winning one of them back in 2011.  Whom, 2011,  seems like a distant memory now, especially when Mark Cuban did the inevitable.
He dismantled a NBA championship team. Not since, Michael Jordan, Chicago Bull's teams in the late '90s did we see a such thing.  Instead of challenging for a repeat, he decides to render the services of Tyson Chandler.  Chandler, who played one season with the Mavs, is the best center in Dallas Mavericks history.   Cuban had an opportunity to use the amnesty clause on Brendan Haywood in order to keep Chandler, instead he elected to watch Tyson leave for free agency without compensation.  Funny thing about it, he held onto Haywood the year after the championship, only to use the amnesty clause on him during this past offseason.  Other intrigued pieces to the championship were Caron Butler (who was injured but still valuable), J.J. Berea (who was the smallest Maverick but added valuable points off the bench), Deshawn Stevenson (who provided toughness and gritty defense), and Jason Terry (who was the heart and soul, a true Maverick, who walked and talked a NBA championship for the Dallas Mavericks).

Amnesty Clause: The NBA's next collective bargaining agreement may include some form of "amnesty clause," allowing teams to eliminate bad player contracts under certain conditions.

Is the sky falling?  MFFL, take a deep breath and ask yourself, "WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOING ON AROUND HERE?" Has Cuban lost his mind? YES!  Okay, deep breath taken, what are you going to do MARK CUBAN?
Mark Cuban has been preaching that the most important thing today is financial flexibility; his plan was to be a central figure in the 2012 trade market.  Since he has owned the team, he has never had flexibility to land free agents because money is always tied up.  The team is getting old and its the first time the Mavericks can possibly add a superstar to play alongside Dirk.  "Okay, you have my attention", intrigued Mavs fan.  On paper, it sounds like a slam dunk.  Grabbing Deron Williams who is from the Dallas area and  somehow luring Dwight Howard.  Now I understand why we would get rid of Tyson, to get Dwight, makes sense to me. Jason Kidd already said he would sign back because of his relationship with Deron Williams.   The 2012 free agency was to be an upbeat time for MAVSNATION, as we were to start the season better than ever.  Only one thing, Cuban didn't land that big fish, didn't close the deal on a superstar free agent.

Excuse me, doesn't Mark Cuban star on the ABC hit show, Shark Tank?  On his show he is an investor looking to capitalize on small business owner inventions.  He is pretty savvy and the show demonstrates why he is a shrewd business man.  Is Shark Tank  the reason why Mark Cuban couldn't land a top free agent this summer?  Marcel Mutoni from Slamonline wrote an article about the top free agent Deron Williams being pursued by the Dallas Mavericks this offseason.

According to Deron Williams, one of the biggest reasons he’s not a Dallas Maverick today, is that Mark Cuban didn’t show up for a meeting.
Cuban was busy taping his TV show “Shark Tank” in California, and sent Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle and GM Donnie Nelson to meet with the free agent superstar point guard.
This did not sit well with D-Will, who felt that his questions about the direction Dallas was taking were left largely unanswered.

Deron Williams fell through and stayed with the Brooklyn Nets, Orlando Magic gave Dwight Howard up for a cup of coffee to the LA Lakers.  The Mavericks couldn't even keep old man Kidd, who belted to the Knicks to play with former teammate Tyson Chandler.  Flexibility, now that's funny, the Dallas Mavericks have all this flexibility in the world and can't sign a single superstar to play with Dirk.   The only option for the 2012-13 season was to sign journeymen (Elton Brand, Chris Kaman, O.J Mayo, Dahntay Jones and Darren Collison) to one year contracts.  As a MFFL, I am so ecstatic!  Watching a team with a record of 16-23 each night.  This is what the MFFL had envisioned for our big free agent season.   Just two years removed since the Dallas Mavericks fans witnessed their first NBA championship and now their beloved team can't even compete for the 8th seed in the western conference.  So Mr. Cuban, why are you being so brass now, and telling the basketball world you are ready to deal for players now?  According to Brad Townsend, a reporter for the Dallasnews.com., Mavericks owner Mark Cuban declared that there was a 100-percent chance that the Mavericks will try to make a trade before the Feb. 21 trade deadline.  Monday, Cuban practically stated his intentions in a Jimmy Johnson-esque three-inch headline, saying,

“We’re letting everybody know the Bank of Cuban’s open. And if it’s the right deal, we don’t mind taking back money. But we’re not going to do a trade just to do a trade. It’s got to be worthwhile.”

Only one problem Mark Cuban,  no one wants to come to Dallas.


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BBWAA? Who Needs The Hall Of FAME!

The most anticipated day in the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) has finally come and gone and yes of course they have spoken loudly with their pens selecting who they think is worthy of getting into their precious Baseball Hall of Fame.  This year baseball has taken a closer interest in who is voted in because of the elite and polarizing names displayed on this year's ballot; and yes this is the only time these so-called sportswriters finally get to stick it to the likes of Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens while remaining anonymous.

Well if I were a betting man, I would say that both Bonds and Clemens are not surrounded by friends and family today, waiting for that phone call from the BBWAA telling them about their induction into the Hall.  It AIN'T happening today.  No one is getting in.  The hall of fame voters have made their decision to select no one in their exclusive fraternity all because of P.E.D.s.  Now we get to listen to BBWAA take center stage today, explaining their actions, like we give a crap on why the likes of a Curt Schilling, Mike Piazza or a Jeff Bagwell were not worthy enough to enter the Hall this year.  I'm sure as years will pass, their stats will improve tremendously and it will allow these player to squeeze into the Hall with the minimum 75% they need to make it.  When you decide to keep the all-time hits leader out, the all-time home run king who has 7 MVP awards out and the 7 time Cy Young award-winning pitcher out then your reasoning is pointless.

Speaking of Pete Rose, the best advice he could give Bonds and Clemens is to hope they never get inducted!  Hall of Fame!  Who Needs the Hall Of Fame!  For over twenty years, baseball has kept Pete Rose out of the Hall of Fame for admitting to gambling.  As much as Rose belongs in the Hall, the attention he receives is far greater than any member in Cooperstown.  The same attention will be for both Barry and Roger.  I mean lets face it, all three men would forever be linked together as the greatest players not to be enshrined.  When was the last time you heard the names of George Brett, Willie Mays, Sandy Koufax, Johnny Bench and Hank Aaron.  No one is talking about them.  We have been talking about Pete Rose's fate for the two decades now. If you are Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens, you want to be the topic of conversation.  What is the old saying, any positive or negative news is good news.  You both have demanded the spotlight in your playing days, and both of you will continue being the center of the baseball world for many years to come.  Don't get me wrong, the Hall is a special place; but for you two, if you really want to go, buy a ticket.  I'm sure you will get a few laughs when you see some of your own artifact inside the museum.  Look at the bright side,  you made mega bucks playing a little boys game and you will never have to payback a single dollar for your transgressions! Your records don't have asterisks beside your name so take it with a grain of salt and accept the deal you made with the devil.

Someone please tell me what is the big deal about the Hall if you are not putting in the best players?  It's a museum where the best of the best show up once a year, wearing their golden jacket honoring the neophytes to the frat house.  Each new member receives a plaque and gives a speech, talking about the good old days.  Why would anyone be interested in this years Hall of Fame class that has selected no new members.    If the agenda in 2013 was to punish the likes of Craig Biggio, Curt Schilling, Mike Piazza, Fred McGriff, Jack Morris, and Tim Raines, you have done just that.  I can only imagine what Cooperstown will look and sound like this summer (CRICKETS....LOUD CRICKETS!)
I have a family member that said baseball 20 years from now will be competing with the NHL for survival.  Good job BBWAA, you have had your day now go away.
 

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The 7 John Doe of the NBA

How many times have you sat in front of the TV during the NBA draft and wondered who in the HELL did my team just draft?  What country is he from again?  Why did they draft him?  I've never heard of this guy, can he play?  Instead you always hear about international players being drafted and stashed for years to come.  What is our reaction?  "There goes another wasted pick!   We could have had this player who is ready to play right now.  Believe it or not, international players have proven very well in the states in recent years. Let's take the San Antonio Spurs for example.  Tony Parker (Belgium) and Manu Ginobili (Argentina) have both been part of three NBA championships playing with the likes of Virgin Island's own Tim Duncan.  There are other superstars such as Dirk Nowitzki (the greatest international player of all-time), the Gasol brothers, Andrei Kirilenko and Andrea Bargnani who have all played at an all-star level.  But there is a new crop of international players making their wave in the NBA today.  The 7 John Doe of the NBA are:

7.  Houston Rockets Omer Asik #3 Center

Houston Rockets tried all summer to lure the likes of Dwight Howard to their organization at all cost.  Instead, he took his talents out west to LA LA land.  As a cancellation prize they picked up a back up center name Omer Asik from the Chicago Bulls.  Who is second year OMER ASIK?  Hmmmm from Turkey?  He was an afterthought, especially when they made the blockbuster trade to acquire James Harden.  Have you seen his numbers?  No afterthought anymore. Mr. Asik, in his first game as a Rocket grabbed an astounding 19 rebounds against the Atlanta Hawks.  However, he did go scoreless missing all seven of his attempts from the floor.  Since then, he has managed 4 double doubles in 7 games.  His early season average is 10.5 ppg, 12.9 rbs, and 1.3 blks a game.  James Harden maybe a sexier trade pickup but OMER ASIK is starting to turn some head himself.

6. Denver Nuggets  Kosta Koufos #41 Center

First off this Kosta Koufos is from America, go figure; but he does have Greek decent and also plays for the Greek national team.  The 7 foot, Kosta Koufos,  played his college ball at The Ohio State University.  He could easily be part of a trivia question of who was the guy to replace Greg Oden at OSU (then again, who is Greg Oden)?  Kosta is in his fourth year in the NBA and has finally found a home in Denver.  In his first six games of the season he is averaging 7.4 ppg, 6 rbs, and 1.9blks.  He has already posted his first double double of the year with 15 points and 10 rebounds against Utah Jazz.

5.  Minnesota Timberwolves Nikola Pekovic #14 Center

The Yugoslavian center started off playing in the Euroleague before making his way over to the Minnesota Timberwolves.  He enters his third season with the Timberwolves and has taken on a more active role since all-star Kevin Love has been out with an injury. Pekovic has shown that he can muscle with anyone in the low post as he is averaging 15.3ppg, 6 rbs, 1 blk in the first 7 games. Nikola has two 20 point games so far.  The Timberwolves front court of Andrei Kirilenko and Nikola Pekovic will be even tougher when Kevin Love returns from an injury.

4.  Minnesota Timberwolves Alexey Shved  #1 Point Guard

Alexey Shved is a Russian born player who has been in professional basketball since 2006.  At the age of 16!  He is a member of the Russian national team and has played majority of his professional ball in Moscow before joining the Minnesota Timberwolves.   Like his teammate Nikola Pekovic, Alexey benefits from injuries to Rickey Rubio, who is sidelined with a knee injury.  Alexey is a 6'6" versatile player that can play the 1 or the 2 guard.  He has range and a quick release.  He is currently averaging 9 ppg, 3.9 apg and 3.1 rb in 7 games.  His season highs so far are 16 points and 7 assist.  He is getting valuable experience in his first year as he is seeing around 22 minutes a game.


3.  San Antonio Spurs Tiago Splitter #22 Power Forward

This Brazilian basketball player is probably the most recognizable player out of the group.  Not for his play, but because the  ESPN's personality Stephen A. Smith's screams his name out in embarrassing fashion.  TTTIIIAAAGGGOOO SSSPPPLLLIIITTTEEERRR!!!!  I don't know any team that recruits international players better than the San Antonio Spurs organization.  Splitter is in his second year with the Spurs and has earned the trust of coach Gregg Popovich.  Tiago is averaging 6ppg, 4rbg and 0.9blks while giving an average of 15 tough minutes a game.  Against the Lakers earlier this year he produced 9 points, 9 boards, 2 assists, 2 steals and 1 block shot.  He is getting valuable playing time in crunch time, and if Popovich endorses him then you know he can play.  Oh and one thing, Tiago...... Stephen A. Smith has given you enough motivation to take care of business!

2.  New Orleans Hornets Greivis Vasquez #21 Point Guard

This Venezuelan basketball star played college ball at Maryland University.   Greivis Vasquez was the top point guard in the country his senior year receiving the Bob Cousy Award.  The 6'6" point guard was traded from Memphis in 2010 to run the point down there in New Orleans.  Vasquez is averaging 12.8 ppg, 8.8 apg and 4.2 rbg in 8 games.  His signature game so far was 24 points, 9 assists and 5 rebounds against the Houston Rockets.   He is comfortable at the point guard position and should be able to put up consistent numbers from that position.

Orlando Magic Nikola Vucevic #9 Center

Nikola Vucevic played three years of college ball at USC.  The Switzerland native is in his second season in the NBA and was part of the Andrew Bynum/Dwight Howard trade this past summer.  The Orlando Magic franchise are benefiting from Vucevic early play.  After 8 games he is averaging 11.1ppg, 8.4rbg and 0.9blks so far this season.  He has recorded 4 double doubles with his best game coming against the Phoenix Suns.  He managed to  put up 18 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists.

These players maybe average JOE right now; but each of them deserve some mentioning.  Which player do you think has a chance to be the next Dirk Nowitzki, Pau or Marc Gasol, Manu Ginobili or Anderson Varejao?
 

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The Top 10 Changes In MLB I Would Make If I Were Commissioner.

Allan Huber "Bud" Selig has just completed his twentieth season as Commissioner of Major League Baseball. I am here to tell him that the league itself needs a face lift! No longer do I want to sit and watch the game I love commished by the likes of a PUPPET! Mr. Selig, you are a former owner, so its fitting that your interest only favors the other 30 owners. The game has passed you by and there has been numerous of times when baseball fans across the country were in dismay with some of the decisions made in your long tenure as commissioner. I believe it is time that I take the initiative in helping "Bud" pack up his rubbish and exit stage left! Major League Baseball needs to make a change, to find their own Roger Goodell, and his name is LeRoy McConnell III. If I were Commissioner for only a day here are my top ten changes that would benefit Major League Baseball.

10. Baseball Salary Cap
First off, there will be no RETRACTING TEAMS. Everyone gets to keep their jobs! Baseball isn't watered down, we just have frugal owners who have no business owning a professional team (not referring to the Oakland A's). The New York Yankees led Major Leagues in team payroll with a little under $200 million in salaries. The Oakland A's payroll was around $55 million and they both made the playoffs. The myth of spending money does not guarantee you a World Series championship; but it is important that each franchise put a competitive team on the field. So I am implementing a cap that each team must spend a minimum of $100 million dollars. Guys, we are in the 21st century, an $100 million dollar payroll should guarantee that each team has a franchise player or two that a team can build around. If an organization does not meet the minimum $100 million requirement, then they will be fined and pay the difference to make up the 100 million. Example.. If they spend 60 million then they owe the league 40 million to make up the difference. No more fattening of the owners pockets while fans have to watch double A baseball 81 nights a year.

9. All Star Game-This Time It Counts! Really?

The home-field advantage for the World Series each year goes to the league that wins the all-star. Sorry "BUD", this is BULL$#@T! I do have to give you credit on one aspect. If you want fans talking about your sport you have done an excellent job of getting ESPN, newspapers and sports talk radio conversing about your product. Fans have complained about this issue as much as getting a playoff series in college football. Thank Melky Cabrera, the MVP of the 2012 All-Star game and P.E.D user, for getting the home field advantage to the National League. NO MORE HOME FIELD advantage for the World Series, it is an exhibition game and that's all. The winner of the All-Star games gets an ATTA BOY!
As the new Commissioner, I suggest we stop worrying about tradition. It will be fun to see an All-Star games that showcases American born players versus an All-World born players. Another suggestion would be to let the Player in each league that LEADS in popularity votes pick their own team. This would allow ball players play with the opposite league. It sounds wacky but remember it is an exhibition.

8. Move The Season Back To 154 Games

1961 was the first year Major League Baseball adopted a 162 game season. The reason for adding the eight games was expansion. Really, we have expanded four additional times since the '90s and there were no expansion there. Don't believe the hype, it is all about money. Omitting eight games from an already long season will never happen, especially when there is money involved but it will make the remaining 154 games that more important. If you are so worried about tradition, then consider the 154 games. It didn't hurt the stats of a Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, or a Willie Mays.

7. Wild Card Playoff

"BUD", you almost got this one right. Smart move on the Wild Card playoffs. I believe it brought excitement to the sport but a one game winner take all in baseball does not work for me. This is not March Madness. As the new Commissioner, I implement Wild Card series that involves the best of 3.

6. Home run derby

Lets go back to 2008 All-Star Home Run Derby in Yankee Stadium, when Josh Hamilton hits an unbelievable 28 home runs in the first round only to finish second to Justin Morneau's 22 home runs in two rounds. Josh lost because he only hit 4 homers to Morneau's 9 in round two. America you do the math. The winner of the home run derby goes to the player who hits the most home runs. That should settle all the confusion there.

5. Inter-league squad games

"BUD", I appreciate you giving the fans inter-league baseball. It was a genius idea on your part and it gives us fans a chance to see teams we normally don't see on a regular basis. I do believe a change or two will make inter-league a little more interesting. I will implement visitor rules during inter-league games during the regular and post-season. DHs in National League parks and no DHs in American League parks. I am represented by an American League team, and I think it would be more enjoyable to see the game played by National League rules. It would be fun to see the American League pitchers bat in front of their home crowds and it would also be a treat to see a designated hitter in the National League stadium.

4. Instant Replay

Human Element my a$$! Stop it, stop flirting with the idea of instant replay and implement it already. The game deserves the call to be right. There are times when the naked eye needs a second look, and I don't see any shame in that. We all remember June 2010, when Armando Galarraga, of the Detroit Tigers, was stripped of a perfect game with two outs in the ninth inning by first base umpire Jim Joyce. With instant replay, Jim Joyce would have avoided humiliation; while Armando Galarraga would have gotten his well deserved perfect game and forever have his name in the record book. As the new Commissioner, I implement instant replay. It is important for our gamblers out there and we don't want a missed call affecting the outcome of the game.

3. League wide double headers

Twice a year Major League Baseball will implement a day night doubleheader. The first doubleheader will be on Memorial Day and the second one will be an inter-league play on July 4th. This game will be for the fans as they will be charged for the price of a single admission.



2. P.E.D.s 
 
Sorry Bud, you don't get a pass on STEROIDS. You sat there with a blind eye, knowing that your product was tainted. You and the rest of the major league owners benefited just as much as the players did, financially. For years, fans enjoyed watching ball players swinging for the fences, putting up video game stats, breaking what use to be sacred records while you heard the rumblings of cheating in your sport. What did you do about it? NOTHING! Since you allowed this to happen, each professional game played will officially stand in the record books without an asterisk. I don't want P.E.D.s in the game, so as commissioner, I am implementing from here on out that if any players get caught using P.E.D.s there will be an automatic termination from Major League Baseball for two years. I have also decided that the accused contract will be null and voided. After a two-year ban, the suspended ballplayer can file for reinstatement. Enough with the three strikes and you're out!

1. Baseball Diamond Dimensions

I have never understood why all of the Major League stadium have different field dimensions. When you walk into an NBA arena, each court is 94 ft long, the 3 point line is 23 ft and the rim sits at an even 10 ft. When you walk in a NFL stadium, the field is 120 yards long (end zone included) and 53.5 yards wide. How come each baseball stadium dimensions are different? I believe each stadium's dimensions need to be the same, why should some ball players get an advantage of hitting a home run out because of a short right or left field and not everyone else. My last implementation as Commissioner of Major League Baseball will be to demand all left fields be measured at 330 ft, centerfields will be 400 ft and right fields will be 330 ft across the league.

As the Commissioner for a day I know some of my changes aren't popular to some, but they are mine suggestions. Tell me what would you do different?
 

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The Real Reason Clemens Is On His Way Back To The Majors.

It would be extremely obvious to think that Roger Clemens' ploy to come back to professional baseball is to delay his fate in being inducted into the Hall of Fame this winter. I mean, this is a man with one of the biggest egos Major League Baseball has ever seen. What do you expect from a 7 time Cy Young Award winner. Since the Mitchell Report, he has moved heaven and earth to plea for his innocence. I am not a Clemens fan by any means but at least he went head up against the federal government and kicked their rear-ends in a court of law! Like him or not, he was what we were looking for, the only one, who kept pleading for his innocence and won. Now public opinion thinks HE IS GUILTY AS THEY COME; but you can make your own assumptions! I just love how he says his good name and reputation is now tarnished. Roger, you did that betraying the Red Sox nation by making your way to the Yankees to chase for World Series rings, or do you misremember!

Pic is credited to The Associated Press

Clemens isn't a darling at all, in fact he is a bully. Remember game 2, of the 2000 World Series, when he threw Mike Piazza's shattered bat, back at Piazza. What in the world was that all about? Roger thought nothing about it and went on his merry way. He also hoodwinked his friend, Andy Pettite, and the sports world by telling the jury, that Andy misremember their conversation. Pettite probably saved Clemens from prison time when he testified in court as he all of a sudden actually did misremembered!

It's unbelievable that at age 50, Roger Clemens still commands the attention with his Rocket arm. I hope the radar gun doesn't register his pitches in the high nineties because I will be the first one to say bull(sugar,honey,ice,tea)! Sugar Land Skeeters is just a tune-up to get back to the majors. Clemens is a powerful man, and at his age I guess it's still good to know people in high places. Who, besides Houston Astros, is going to give Clemens another Major League opportunity? Lets be honest, the Astros have nothing to play for and bringing Clemens back in a Houston uniform will give the fans a reason to show up to the stadium. Rogers' motivation for coming back to the majors includes surpassing Jamie Moyer, as the oldest pitcher to pitch in a game, he will delay the voting of his Hall of Fame inductions another five years which would be smart because it will be dreadful being on the list with Bonds, Sosa, Palmeiro, and McGwire. The number one reason to come back to the Major Leagues is to pass Greg Maddux as the winningest pitcher in the modern era. You can't be the best pitcher in our generation if the soft throwing Maddux has one more victory than you do! Tell the truth Roger, Greg Maddux's 355 career wins has to be eating you alive! Sports world, Roger Clemens is a 7 time Cy Young Award winner, the greatest pitcher in our generation; or do you MISREMEMBER!

The winningest pitcher in the modern

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Top 10 Eccentric Hairdos in the Majors

When I think of the top 10 eccentric hairdos in Major League Baseball, I tend to drawback to the 70's where not much grooming occurred. Does anyone remember how cool it was to sport one of those massive Afros, with the long side burns that look like pork chops, worn by Oscar Gamble?

Afro King!

How in the world was he able to keep his cap or helmet on his head while playing all those years? What about Bruce Sutter's mountain man beard. Soon came the mullet hairstyle worn popular by Randy Johnson and John Kruk, and let us not forget the Jheri Curl worn by Tony Gwynn. Do baseball players have that Samson-like thinking where their hair gives them strength. We are decades removed and you will still see ball players sporting some of unique hairstyles. Take a look at the top 10 eccentric hairdos that are worn in Major League Baseball!

10. Pedro Martinez "The Jheri Curl"

Pedro Martinez jheri curl.

When Pedro came on the scene, I immediately thought he could be one of the Jackson 5. Heck outside of Michael, I wouldn't have known the difference. The Jheri Curl symbolized COOL! Many people wished they had one, but honestly if you didn't carry any activator with you, having a Jheri Curl was pointless!


9. Mike Piazza "Wearing his hair blonde!"

Mike Piazza sporting the bleached hair look

When I first saw Mike Piazza's name, I thought PIZZA? Someone actual last name is PIZZA! He was known as the Dodger catcher with the porn star mustache. Then he took his act to Broadway, fighting off rumors about his sexual orientation. Piazza's identity crises with the blonde hair sure didn't help.

The Mullet!

8. Randy Johnson "The Mullet!"
Already the most intimidating man on the mound standing 6' 10". He is not the first person you would consider putting on GQ magazine because of his suave looks. However, if you ever considered the meaning of a mullet hairstyle, your answer is the Big Unit.

“Crazy Eyes”

7. Ross Grimsley "The Consummate Free Spirit!"
Ross Grimsley was known to be a little superstitious. Probably because Grimsley believe in witches and good luck charms. He reckon that a blue and green stone given by a witch was the reason he would win ball games. Of course when Sparky Anderson was made aware of it, he told Grimsley how ridiculous it was and he better stop or folks around the league would think he was....

according to an article in The Sporting News. “You’ll be known as the clown of the league once this gets around.” Grimsley didn’t care. He defended his belief in the charm. “If I think it’ll help me win,” he told The Sporting News, “why shouldn’t I keep in touch with the witch?”

Ross also had hygiene issues. Anytime he had a winning streak going on, his superstitious mind would include no bathing or washing his hair. He was once accused by Billy Martin for throwing spit ball pitches, by using Vaseline hidden in his long black curly hair.
6. Tim Lincecum "SAMSON"

Samson

Maybe it is true. The Samson-like hair definitely belongs to "The Freak!" Mr. Lincecum stands at a meager 5'10 while weighing in at 163 lbs., and kicking tail for the San Francisco Giants. I pray that he never meets his Delilah!



5. Brian Wilson "The Mountain Man"

The Hawk & Beard

I can only imagine that Brian Wilson must have a no-trade clause if ever being courted by the New York Yankees. The Yanks have been known for their strict grooming rules, ask Johnny Damon! Brian is a trailblazer as he sports the mohawk and beard. Does anybody remember what Mr. Wilson looked like prior to the beard? How long did it take to grow that thing? In fact, whose beard is better today, Wilson or Oklahoma City Thunder basketball player, James Harden?

Mr. Lock!

4. Manny Ramirez. "The Dreadlocks"
Manny being Manny. I am curious if the women's fertility drug that Manny was taking helped him grow his dreadlocks? No, no they were weaved in, and I hope he didn't pay much to get them done. MY LAMB!


3. Dmitri Young "The Blonde hair & goatee"

The blonde hair & goatee

If you were wondering, that is not Mr. Brown from Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns television show. It is definitely Dmitri Young sporting a blonde goatee and hair! Did he happen to use Mike Piazza's hairstylist? I thought he was cool with the Afro. He is way too young for a mid-life crisis. Note to Delmon Young: Don't take after your big brother on this one!

The Jesus look.

2. Johnny Damon "The come to Jesus look!"
I can remember Johnny Damon as the clean-cut, no facial hair rookie that played for the Kansas City Royals. Then all of a sudden he went to Boston and became an "Idiot". At least that is what he called himself.


1. Coco Crisp "The modern-day Oscar Gamble!"
Just the other day I spoke with a colleague about the massive Afro of Oakland A's, Coco Crisp, has been sporting this season. My only thought was, can Rogaine help me grow my Afro back? I wonder, does Coco use Sta-Sof-Fro? Oscar Gamble has to be reminiscing about the good old days with a smile!

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Mavs Fan For Life?

What the hell just happened?  Just eighteen months ago Dallas Maverick fans just watch our superstar Dirk Nowitzki hold up the Larry O'Brien Trophy as the Dallas Mavericks punched the Miami Heat in the mouth!  We pinched ourselves to make sure we really won and after realizing that it was true, a big grin, a sense of bravado, and a little shit talking to all those Mavs haters!  We gloated a little, we have that right, Marc Cuban and his vision made believers out of us.  He sold the goods and us Mavs Fans bought into what he was selling.  He did the impossible and brought the Dallas metroplex a championship in Cowboy country.

My hangover didn't last very long as we entered the 2011 NBA season without Tyson Chandler, who bolted to the New York Knicks after not receiving a contract extension from Cuban.  I watched the Mavericks give away the best center in the history of the organization and what did he do this past season?  DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR.  You let Chandler walk and decided to keep Eric Dampier's clone Brendan Haywood, who set up his own heist before you use the amnesty clause on him.       Mavericks since you fatten his pockets. 



as expected we literally threw the 2011-2012 season away. This was not suppose to happen to a NBA championship team.  Say Cuban, didn't this team deserve the right to try for a repeat?  I know you are not just satisfied with just one NBA Championship, heck even Houston repeated back in the '90s.  What about San Antonio......they are the benchmark in the state of Texas.






Marc Cuban has a different vision, and he realize that by clearing up salary cap space, he will have financial flexibility for the first time in his regime and be able to sign top tier free agents to play alongside Dirk Nowitzki.  So basically what he was telling the MFFL that we are going to sacrafice the 2011 season and go for broke in 2012.  As I am scratching my head, it sounds good but shaky at the same time.  As much as I want this team to come back and defend their title, maybe Cuban is right.  If we can get our own big three down here in Dallas, wow.  The big three has been a popular trend in the NBA.  Much success has resulted in championships.  Boston, Miami, San Antonio, LA Lakers, all have at least three super stars on their roster. OKC has their big three and Dallas has only one, now I am seeing the vision.  Dallas is a winner, we will have cap space and since Marc Cuban cares about the well-being of the Mavs, its a win win. 

The 2011-2012 NBA season went as expected, the Lakers gave us a sleeper cell name Lamar Kardashian, who pretty much sabotage the Mavs season.  I don't blame him though, without the same nucleus I didn't expect much from this team.  The big picture was this summer's NBA Draft and July 1, when the free agency starts.

I will only speak for myself; but the NBA Draft as a Mavs fans was very ambiguous.  We chose the Tyler Zeller with the #17 pick of the draft and traded him to Cleveland for the #24 pick and two second round picks.  Okay, my heart rate elevated a little with the choice but we traded the pick for 3 additional picks.  With Perry Jones III and Arnet Moultrie still on the board I was excited with the potential of Dallas drafting a talented big man.  Instead David Stern goes up to the podium and says,"With the 24th pick of the 2012 NBA DRAFT, the Dallas Mavericks select Jared Cunningham."  Who? As, I stare at the television, I am looking at the first of three picks and wondering what?  Who is this guy?  I watch some NCAA basketball, I have some idea who a player is and where he is from.  I don't know this kid, who is he?  Marc Cuban and Donnie Nelson (the Mavericks GM), have leadway, a proven track record, hopefully pick number one is a diamond.  I hear the comparisons of Cunningham to a poor man's Russell Westbrook.  I am more concern with July first as free agents can talk to team and this is what Dallas has been waiting for,

 The prize this years free agent is Deron Williams, a metroplex native, the potential second piece in aquiring the big three. Deron Williams narrowed his choices to Brooklyn or Dallas.  Brooklyn can offer he 5 years for 98mil and Dallas can offer 4 for 76

Dallas put every egg in the Deron Williams sweepstakes. 
Cuban was shooting Shark Tank instead of focusing on signing Williams or any other potential free agents. The money is not a factor as