Show Recap - Friday March 05, 2010

The only thing funnier than Barry Zito dotting Prince Fielder on his very first pitch to him in a spring game yesterday, was Zito pretending he had no idea why anyone would insinuate that it was intentional. How mad do you thin the Giants were with Fielder for bowling his teammates over at home plate after that walk-off shot last September?

They couldn't even wait for the regular season to put one in his back.

I get that Baseball's code is arcane, vague and indecipherable. And that only the guys who actually play the game understand it. But you don’t need to be a major leaguer to know Fielder was way out of line with that celebration and that there’d be some retaliation. Of course, Fielder thought it was unjustified: "if that’s what they gotta' do, let them hit me once, if it makes them feel better." Actually, Prince, it pretty much made everyone in Baseball feel better.

You had that one coming. And apparently you're the only... More »

The New York Jets already had 2009's best corner…in Darrelle Revis. And now they have 2007's best: Charger cast-off Antonio Cromartie. Problem is, that was '07, this is 2010. And he's not the same cat. No where near it. And no one hyped the guy like I did back in '07. Back then he was the perfect cover. He was the future. Deion 2.0. Scary talent…track speed….crazy ball skills. Whether he was one-handing Peyton Manning or housing field goals, you saw #31 in every highlight package. And you still do. Only, they're no longer his highlights. They're everyone else's.

Now, he's always the guy with the freaky straight-line speed who's trying to run down a "house call" from behind, but is rarely able to do so.

The other thing is he's joining a defense that is known for lighting up suckers, knocking out chumps, smoking fools and talking noise. And now Cromartie is known for talking noise. In fact, I think the biggest snot-bubbler he delivered last year... More »

Info & Stats: Boston Red Sox Manager

Photos: Highlights

Bobby on the thrill of being back in MLB: “It has absolutely not worn off.”

Topics: Hope everything is burning | The thrill of being back has absolutely not worn off | This is the job he always wanted | Trying to figure out why the Red Sox collapsed in 2011 | Reports of the players eating chicken and drinking beer in the clubhouse | Managing in Japan | Learning from experiences | Just trying to fulfill needs | Carl Crawford’s struggles | Carl never getting comfortable | Creating a atmosphere to make guys feel proper | Managing in New York | Intensity of Boston | Timing and the fit for the next job |

Info & Stats: Pro-Boxing Trainer | 17 World Champions Trained | Trainer of the Year | Trainer of Manny Pacquiao.

Photos: Through The Years

Freddie on a possible Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight: “They need to get together and get this thing done.”

Topics: Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez | Manny has a fire under him | Marquez went to the Philippines after their second fight to campaign that he beat Manny twice | Manny is a completely different fighter than the last time they fought | Pacquiao loves to exchange | I think it would be a mistake for Marquez to try and exchange with Manny | His quote about Marquez may have Manny’s number | Doesn’t think the fight will go 6 rounds | In between rounds advice | The passing of Joe Frazier | Freddie’s mentor Eddie Futch loved Joe Frazier | Frazier yelling at Freddie about wrapping hands | Frazier vs. Ali 3 | Eddie Futch not letting Joe finish the 3rd fight against Ali | You need to protect your fighter | Joe stayed angry at Eddie for quite awhile | Floyd Mayweather’s people | At least the Mayweather are talking... more >

Info & Stats: Top Safety Prospect for the NFL Draft Pick | Former Tennessee All-American.

Topics: Anxious to find out where he will live and work | Belief he should go on top, not be passed | Teams not taking a safety on top | Belief in having a greater impact than others | 14 picks in the 3 years; only 2 last year | Frustration? | Picking up the pass over the big hit | Being used all over the defensive back field; comfort anywhere | Complete football player | Negative comments written at the Combine | Opportunity for the draft | Un-happy Knoxville fans | Ultimate decision to come to the NFL due to family.