Author Archives: Greg Isaac
MLB: New look Dodgers should see significant improvement offensively
The Los Angeles Dodgers continued their very active week by acquiring hard throwing reliever Brandon League for prospects Monday night, and then obtaining outfielder Shane Victorino from the Philadelphia Phillies for reliever Josh Lindblom and former first round pick pitcher … Continue reading
NHL: Payne to be crowned and news on Semin and Voracek
Unrestricted free agent winger Alexander Semin was looking to squirt through with a multi-year deal this summer, but instead he settled for a one-year, $7 million dollar deal with the new look Carolina Hurricanes. The money figure is great for … Continue reading
MLB: Hanley Ramirez trade: The Dodgers are back!
The Los Angeles Dodgers new ownership regime made a huge statement early Wednesday morning when they acquired all-star shortstop/third baseman Hanley Ramirez and lefty reliever Randy Choate from the Miami Marlins. While the baseball world has known for months since … Continue reading
11 year old Callie Young performing at Peoria Idol In The Skye
11 year old Callie Young performing at Peoria Idol In The Skye My 11 year old step-daughter Callie is currently involved with the Peoria Idol In The Skye competition. She is on her way to the semi-finals. This is her … Continue reading
MLB: Tigers obtain Sanchez and Infante from the Marlins
The Detroit Tigers bolstered their roster Monday acquiring pitcher Anibal Sanchez and second baseman Omar Infante from the Miami Marlins in exchange for top pitching prospect Jacob Turner, as well as prospects Rob Brantly and Brian Flynn. The Tigers currently … Continue reading
MLB: Yankees acquire Ichiro and more tidbits
The New York Yankees have acquired rightfielder Ichiro Suzuki from the Seattle Mariners. The Yankees will also receive cash considerations in the deal that sends young pitchers D.J. Mitchell and Danny Farquhar to the Mariners. The next week should continue … Continue reading
NHL: Rick Nash traded to the New York Rangers
The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded captain Rick Nash to the New York Rangers in a multi-player trade Monday. This comes after months of speculation on the Nash trade front. Along with Nash, the Blue Jackets also sent minor league … Continue reading
NHL: Some blurbs around the league
The last week or so has been relatively quiet in terms of news in the NHL. Here are a few things going on the last couple of days. The NHL’s first CBA proposal came out. The CBA negotiations will be … Continue reading
NHL: Free Agency and trade outlook heading into July 1st
The best way to build a championship team in the National Hockey League is through the draft. In addition to building through the draft, picking up that great fit or perfect veteran through free agency is huge as well. Look … Continue reading
06/08/2012 Larry Kottler
Greg IsaacGreg Isaac is a former hockey player and coach as well an avid/die-hard hockey fan, having gone to his first game at the Great Western Forum when he was 3. Greg enjoys Seth Rogen and Jason Segel movies with … Continue reading
