Primping and Pimping »

Primping and Pimping

“So who is making a buck off this? I’d imagine MLB wants to milk as much as possible before the snow flies, and I suppose a drunken Yankee fan’s wallet is a good place as any to start filching money.”

Baby Even the Losers . . . »

Baby Even the Losers . . .

“It’s extremely hard to excel in one area – take a look at a player like Michael Jordan, for example – but the flip side of that is, everyone can be mediocre.”

The Art of Announcing »

The Art of Announcing

“If there was any pressure on Cliff Lee, and he hasn’t looked at all tonight, like he’s had any on him, since the beginning, (pause) that, gives him a little more breathing room, and, as we talked about there have been problems during the regular season with this Phillies bullpen, and there’s a big hit (pause) now Rodriguez goes down on a knee, makes the play, and the inning is over.”

But there is no joy in Mudville, mighty Casey has dozed off »

But there is no joy in Mudville, mighty Casey has dozed off

“Should baseball be doing this to itself? Should games extend well into deer hunting season? And why can’t I get the SAP button on my set to work, so I don’t have to listen to the FOX broadcasters?”

Mr. Holliday? Meet Mr. Buckner »

Mr. Holliday? Meet Mr. Buckner

“What’s the point? You won’t see the best the athletes can do, because they can’t do their best when they’re wearing mittens.”

Paychecks, Kids, and Your Beachfront Condo »

Paychecks, Kids, and Your Beachfront Condo

“But how can you be sure that child will grow up and choose the most lucrative sport? After all, you want a nice place on the beach, right?”

Game, Set, Motherf%#^$@* Match! »

Game, Set, Motherf%#^$@* Match!

“It’s not merely that Serena threatened an umpire that’s at stake here; the fact that she allowed herself to do so shows a wanton disrespect for the rules, and for those who enforce them.”

Brett Favre: Cash For Clunkers »

Brett Favre: Cash For Clunkers

“And while Cash for Clunkers may have worked for the bulk of the American people, it may not be as successful for the Minnesota Vikings. Although they didn’t have to trade a clunker, they may have instead received one.”

Me & The Mets »

Me & The Mets

“The latest news out of Flushing is that Johan Santana is headed for an MRI, the hope that it’s only bone chips, or maybe some of the stitching of his jersey is getting caught on his elbow when he throws. Who knows.”

Nothing Foul About It »

Nothing Foul About It

“I am five rows up from the field to the left of the dugout on the third base side. I realize I have a decent chance to get a foul ball, but, again, like my lottery winnings, this is a dream that has eluded me for over 40 years.”


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