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Show Me The Money: A Modest NFL Rookie Salary Proposal

No matter what is said about salary caps, salary structures, or lack thereof—nothing will change the fact that throwing, hitting, or kicking a ball of any shape or size will make more money than teaching children or putting out house fires.

Odds & Ends: Fielder, Wood, Stairs, Duncan

• We've heard that the Brewers have begun to explore the possibility of extending Prince Fielder's contract, but ESPN's Keith Law thinks "it makes no sense for the Brewers to keep Fielder" given that the team doesn't look like a contender this season or next.

FA Cup: Chelsea v. Stoke City: Aston Villa's Undercover Reporter at the Bridge

When Chelsea entertained Stoke City in the FA Cup quarterfinal at Stamford Bridge, there was one particular spectator in the crowd who perhaps shouldn't have been there.

2010 NHL Trade Deadline: Eastern Conference Powers Flex Their Muscle

Departures: Seventh round pick (2010), Second round pick (2010), Sixth round pick (2010), Brian Pothier—D, Oskar Osala—F, Second round pick (2011)


The Capitals did exactly what they needed to do: They got some depth, presence, and experience at forward with the acquisitions

Reporting From RSA 2010: Identity, Health Care, and a Higher Realm of Credentials

This week we are reporting from RSA, the security conference in San Francisco. We've seen hackers, threats, and industry leaders roaming these halls - and among these we found leaders of the identity community, people who are thought leaders focused on creating a safe Internet for all individuals.

Odds & Ends: Cardinals, Reds, Phillies

• Felipe Lopez's arrival may mean less at-bats for Julio Lugo, writes Matthew Leach of MLB.com.  Lugo sounds less-than-thrilled about a reduced role but said that his agents have not approached the Cards about a move.

Cardinals Reach Agreement With Felipe Lopez

7:54pm: SI.com's Jon Heyman adds (via Twitter) that the deal is for $1,75MM, plus performances bonuses.

7:43pm: The Cardinals have reached a one-year agreement with Lopez, pending a physical, according to ESPN.com's Buster Olney.

NFL Draft 2010 Season Begins: Covering the Combine…

As the 2010 NFL combine approaches, rabid fans of the NFL will be reading, listening and looking for details about their favorite prospects for their favorite teams.


To make life a little easier, I’ve identified some of the best places to get useful combine information.

Cardinals Open To Another Spring Signing

MLB.com's Matthew Leach reports that St. Louis has between $6MM and $7MM worth of "wiggle room" in their payroll that may have to last the club through the rest of the season.

Odds & Ends: Rays, Orioles, Reds, Dye, Mauer

• Marc Topkin of The St.
  
  Petersburg Times passes along some quotes Rays' vice president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman made during his appearance on 620-AM this evening.