From left to right: Craig Biggio, John Smoltz, Randy Johnson, and Pedro Martinez. This weekend marked one of the most prestigious traditions in all of sports, the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Yesterday, four remarkable athletes had their likenesses cemented forever among the greatest to ever lace up a pair of spikes. Players that I grew up watching & emulating were finally given their place in history. Randy Johnson was the imposing hard throwing, side-arm south paw that I always modeled my game after. Pedro Martinez dominated with a devastating change-up that I tried for countless hours to master. John Smoltz was was just an all around beast on the hill & helped to propel the Braves to the pinnacle of Major League Baseball in the 90's and then turned around to dominate as a closer after Tommy John surgery. Craig Biggio was the definition of hustle! He was the gritty player that didn't feel right ending a game with a clean uni. And let's not forget about the helmet! He and he alone is responsible for my pine tar addiction. Damn that was a great time for baseball! With this year's induction ceremony complete, I'm already looking forward to next year. Biggio's former teammate, Jeff Bagwell, is still eligible as well as catcher Mike Piazza. Im also still holding out hope for Barry Bonds (who was never proven to have taken PEDs by the way) and the crime dog Fred McGriff. As far as first time players becoming eligible, we have a decent list headlined by Trevor Hoffman, Billy Wagner, and the great Ken Griffey Jr. That's right! The owner of the sweetest swing is finally eligible for the Hall of Fame! Just know that if Kid Griffey doesn't make it, WE RIOT!
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I know the NBA season has only ended a couple months ago, and it's a little early to discuss next season... But... Is it safe to say the Spurs have won the offseason??? Not only do I need to mention the fact that they resigned Kawhi Leonard, Manu Ginobli, and Tim Duncan, but they've also picked up Delonte West, LaMarcus Alridge, and the European giant who doesn't even have to jump to dunk! So what do you think?? Do these additions make the Spurs an early prediction as Western Conference Champs? Comment below! The ManCave would like to congratulate Serena Williams on winning her 20th-something victory at... At ummm.. Ok let's cut the crap.. Do you see that ass???? I think her back is pregnant. I don't know if those are but cheeks or two basketballs being held hostage. Serena has officially become the first woman to get taller when she sits down. God bless her soul! So with all due respect Serena, you are easily the most dominant female athlete in the history of time-and easily the best ass in all of sports. The ManCave humbly thanks you for blessing our TV screens over the years with your BOO-ty (pronounced beauty). Now that basketball is all but over until the fall, it was only a matter of time before this topic was brought up in the Cave. Arguably the greatest sports team ever assembled was the Dream Team. If any other team comes to mind besides the 1992 USA Men's Olympic Basketball team, you're way too young to be in here. THERE IS ONLY ONE! There were other great teams, but the name "Dream Team" belongs solely to the 1992 squad. With that being said, the game of basketball has changes a good bit over the years. We are seeing players doing things that were never even imagined years ago.
The Cave wants to give you a chance to play arm chair coach. If you had your choice of all current and former NBA players (excluding the Gold Medal squad from '92), who would you choose to defeat the Dream Team? Choose 5 starters and a 6th man to come off the bench to challenge the Dream Team in a pick-up game. The Dream Team starters will be Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Charles Barkley, and Patrick Ewing. I'm bringing Scottie Pippen off the bench. Think you can beat that? Prove it! List your squad. The best team will be announced next Monday. |