Wow have I been slacking, time to get back to get business. Lets cover headlines real quick here. Home Run Derby Champion was Prince Fielder. I thought it would either be him, Ryan Howard, or Albert Pujols, since they were the 3 best power hitters in the competition. The NL lost another 1 run All-Start Game, go figure. They should of played for a tie again, it looks like there best bet in the last 12 years to even get close to winning. Would be interesting to see who got home field advantage if it ended in a tie again. The two pirate representatives, Freddy Sanchez and Zach Duke did not get into the game at all. Part of my is surprised, part of me is dissapointed. I think everyone should get into the game at some point. This might determine home field advantage, but it is still a game for fun in realtiy. The Phillies signed Pitcher Pedro Martinez to a 1 year, 5 million dollar contract and put him on the 15 day DL immediately. Im sure he is not hurt, it is probably just for conditioning to get him in game shape. The Penguins signed two minor league players to contracts today. Forward Tim Wallace got a a 2 year deal, while defensemen Ben Lovejoy got a 1 year contract. Look for Lovejoy to get a long extension very soon as he will be a starter, and a key part of the Pens defense in the next 3 to 4 years. Lastly, if you have visited the pens website recently, they have new pictures of the Consol Energy Center, which is the Penguins new home starting in the 2010-2011 season for 30 years. This arena will be the newest in all 4 major sports, (NBA, NHL, NFL, NBA) and will be completlely state-of-the art. I for one, am looking forward to seeing the finished product, and seeing banner after banner be raised to the rafters of the new building. Check back for updates....
