MLB Still Aims for Deal With Angelos – The Post
Expos’ Move to D.C. Tied to Agreement
If the move is tied to an agreement with Peter Angelo$, there really is no incentive for him to bargain, now is there? MLB may have to make a stand here, but I do not expect them to have the fortitude to do so. Also, Baltimore manager Lee Mazilli brought up something that I have been saying privately among friends, but was afraid to publish online; switching leagues. He thinks Baltimore should go to the NL and Expos to the AL. I am not in favor of that because it means divided loyalties between a D.C. team and the Yankees, who remain my favorite team, and my preference for NL baseball (no DH!). Angelo$ is said to prefer remaining in the AL, but it would be one powerful card to have up his sleeve.
More from The Sun: Mazilli’s D.C. idea is to put O’s in NL
City Would Pay for Stadium Land – The Post
Mayor Promises ‘Just Compensation,’ Defends Financing
Hizzoner is explaining how funding and land acquisition will occur should the Expos be coming to the District. He also mentioned his preference for a name other than Senators, since D.C. does not have any representation in the Senate. I think it will wind up being the Grays, which would be fine.
Thom Loverro – Will Baltimore icon help run D.C. team? – The Wash. Times
Columnist Thom Loverro renews speculation that Baltimore legend Cal Ripken, Jr. could become part of a D.C. franchise front office.
Ballpark dream vs. the American Dream – The Wash. Times
An unsigned article calls for compensation above market value for ballpark area property owners. Okay, fine with me.
Last hurrah for Expos – Toronto Star
Canadian perspective on what is likely the Expos final series in Montréal, which begins tonight.
MONDAY MORNING QB
Robinson returns home; status doubtful – CDT
I would not expect Michael Robinson to be in uniform on Saturday. Thankfully, he walked out of the hospital yesterday. Also, Paterno’s son-in-law is in stable (but critical) condition down in Altoona. JoePa may miss tomorrow’s press conference.
Jeff Rice – The bad news just keeps coming – CDT
Jeff Rice on what had to have been one of Joe Paterno’s longest days.
A rough day could have been even worse for Lions – The Morning Call
More on the injuries to PSU QBs. Zack Mills said the hit on Robinson would have been subject to a fine and suspension if it had been the NFL. Mills right shoulder was separated as well.
More from The Collegian: Lions plagued by injuries
Jenny Vrentas – PSU frustrated after first Big Ten loss – The Collegian
Frustration displayed itself in several forms — defensive end Matthew Rice’s knotted forehead as he trudged off the field, the shouting in the Penn State locker room heard through the walls of the media room, the occasional venting of a player in a post-game interview.
I hope they do not get down on themselves. They still have a lot of time left to make things better and they are not that far away if they get a healthy QB. They should not be too down on themselves for Saturday’s performance.
Mason is No. 1 fan of Paterno – Pioneer Press
Somebody needs to get Minnesota coach Glen Mason an “I (heart) Joe Paterno” t-shirt.
NHL LOCKOUT
Capitals Begin Canceling Home Games – The Post
Just in case word had not yet filtered to the WWN ombudsman, the NHL lockout is underway as expected with no end in sight.
HAPPY VALLEY NEWS
Skytop drivers in a jam – CDT
Who would have thought that a project championed by a corrupt Congressman and allowed to bypass all environmental oversight would turn into a ecological diaster? By adding a rider exempting future i-99 from regulations, Bud Shuster set the stage for a nightmare of acid rock that will delay a project by two years and cost untold millions.
Library founder had impressive literary background – CDT
An interesting article on Fred Lewis Pattee, first professor of American Literature at Penn State or anywhere else for that matter.
BOB EDWARDS AND THE DECLINE OF PUBLIC RADIO?
For Public Stations, Satellite Programming May Signal Trouble Ahead – The Post
Sooner or later, satellite radio was probably going to give public radio a hit, but with Bob Edwards bolting for XM after getting the shaft at NPR, the process was accelerated. I have sympathy for the local stations, but none for NPR which decided to replace the goose that laid golden eggs with two chickens.