Fair & Balanced My A$$
I caught a showing of the documentary Outfoxed today at the University of Minnesota Law School. The documentary points a critical finger at Rupert Murdoch and the Fox News channel for being exactly the opposite of their trademark claim: that they are fair and balanced. The film includes several interviews from former Fox News employees who make it abundantly clear that the station has a clear agenda that favors "W" and his entire administration. It's a film worth checking out and shouldn't leave you wondering how many of the facts were sensationalized like many claim Michael Moore's films do. One of my favorite clips was when Fox News had a reporter interviewing "W" who's wife happened to be campaigning for Bush. Can we say conflict of interest?
No Longer Irrelevant
Ryan Hoag - the NFL's Mr. Irrelevant in 2003 - has been signed to the Minnesota Vikings 53-man roster. Hoag, who played collegiate football at my alma mater of Gustavus Adolphus College, was signed due to the shoulder injury sustained by punt returner Keenan Howry in the overtime victory over the Houston Texans.
Hitch 'Em and Ditch 'Em
After the Yankees ended yet another Twins postseason run, baseball talk in the Twin Cities must turn toward next year. The Twins have some big decisions to make with several key veterans and will likely lose at least two players who have been cornerstones in the Twins success the past three years.
Hitch 'Em:
Brad Radke - Despite a so-so record, Radke had a solid season with little run support. Word is he only wants a two-year contract which the Twins should give him to keep a solid one-two punch in the starting rotation with him and Santana.
Christian Guzman - While I haven't always been Guzie's biggest fan, I think he's an important part of the Twins success. His hitting approach is frustrating, but his fielding was top notch this season. Plus, I don't think any of the Twins youngsters are ready to become everyday short stops.
Corey Koskie - This is the tough one, and the player who many think the Twins should let go due to injury problems and erratic hitting. He still remains one of the best defensive third basemen's in the league and he led the team in homeruns this past year with 25. Unless the Twins plan on replacing his power in the line-up with a free agent I think they need to resign Koskie.
Ditch 'Em:
Jacque Jones - The Twins have plenty of talented outfielders including Shannon Stewart, Torii Hunter and Lew Ford. The team is high on Jason Kubel and is out of minor league options for Rochester native Michael Restovich. If they want to keep Resto, they have to get rid of JJ. Besides, I won't be too sad if I never see Jones again in a Twins uniform swing and miss at a high fastball out of the strike zone.
Luis Rivas - For years we've heard this guy was going to blossum into one of the best second basemen in the game and we continue to see .240 next to his name in the stat sheets. I'll give up a little defense with Michael Cuddyer starting there next year because Cuddyer can hit if given the chance to start on the regular basis.
I caught a showing of the documentary Outfoxed today at the University of Minnesota Law School. The documentary points a critical finger at Rupert Murdoch and the Fox News channel for being exactly the opposite of their trademark claim: that they are fair and balanced. The film includes several interviews from former Fox News employees who make it abundantly clear that the station has a clear agenda that favors "W" and his entire administration. It's a film worth checking out and shouldn't leave you wondering how many of the facts were sensationalized like many claim Michael Moore's films do. One of my favorite clips was when Fox News had a reporter interviewing "W" who's wife happened to be campaigning for Bush. Can we say conflict of interest?
No Longer Irrelevant
Ryan Hoag - the NFL's Mr. Irrelevant in 2003 - has been signed to the Minnesota Vikings 53-man roster. Hoag, who played collegiate football at my alma mater of Gustavus Adolphus College, was signed due to the shoulder injury sustained by punt returner Keenan Howry in the overtime victory over the Houston Texans.
Hitch 'Em and Ditch 'Em
After the Yankees ended yet another Twins postseason run, baseball talk in the Twin Cities must turn toward next year. The Twins have some big decisions to make with several key veterans and will likely lose at least two players who have been cornerstones in the Twins success the past three years.
Hitch 'Em:
Brad Radke - Despite a so-so record, Radke had a solid season with little run support. Word is he only wants a two-year contract which the Twins should give him to keep a solid one-two punch in the starting rotation with him and Santana.
Christian Guzman - While I haven't always been Guzie's biggest fan, I think he's an important part of the Twins success. His hitting approach is frustrating, but his fielding was top notch this season. Plus, I don't think any of the Twins youngsters are ready to become everyday short stops.
Corey Koskie - This is the tough one, and the player who many think the Twins should let go due to injury problems and erratic hitting. He still remains one of the best defensive third basemen's in the league and he led the team in homeruns this past year with 25. Unless the Twins plan on replacing his power in the line-up with a free agent I think they need to resign Koskie.
Ditch 'Em:
Jacque Jones - The Twins have plenty of talented outfielders including Shannon Stewart, Torii Hunter and Lew Ford. The team is high on Jason Kubel and is out of minor league options for Rochester native Michael Restovich. If they want to keep Resto, they have to get rid of JJ. Besides, I won't be too sad if I never see Jones again in a Twins uniform swing and miss at a high fastball out of the strike zone.
Luis Rivas - For years we've heard this guy was going to blossum into one of the best second basemen in the game and we continue to see .240 next to his name in the stat sheets. I'll give up a little defense with Michael Cuddyer starting there next year because Cuddyer can hit if given the chance to start on the regular basis.
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