(“The TEN” is not a top ten but ten items worth being included in “The TEN”)
1.) Twenty-two years ago today, MLB players went on strike. It lasted 232 days and resulted in the cancellation of the World Series for the first time in 90 years
2.) “Well, the story is: Why in the world would ANY college football program, let alone a supposedly prestigious one, invite the little punk back so he could give them the finger a second straight year? Fool me once . . .”—MVS commenter “Semper Titanius” on Cordell Broadus leaving the team for a second consecutive year.
3.) Legendary SoCal sportswriter Doug Krikorian turns 73 today.
4.) “No ink for the late John Saunders? I’m sure his story touches most of your readers.”—MVS commentator “Observantcat”
5.) “That was 7-9 bulls**t!”—Los Angeles Rams HC Jeff Fisher on wide receiver Deon Long breaking team rules.
6.) Former Tennis great Pete Sampras who turns 45 today.
7.) “Gotta beer-bar mentality my friend!”—Doug Krikorian to future Mid Valley Sports staffer Joe T. in 1987.
8.) Houston Astros designate OF Carlos Gomez for assignment.
9.) Jameill Showers, 24, out of UTEP, is currently the only other active quarterback on the Dallas Cowboys roster behind Tony Romo.
10.) National Post-Season Chase
National League West Standings
San Francisco Giants: 65-49
Los Angeles Dodgers: 64-50 GB-1
Colorado Rockies: 56-59 GB-9.5
National League Wild Card Standings
Los Angeles Dodgers: 64-50 4+
Miami Marlins: 60-54 0
St. Louis Cardinals: 60-55 0.5
Pittsburgh Pirates: 57-55 2
New York Mets: 57-57 3
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