While money is generally the biggest issue in contract talks, the Miami Marlins are concerned with another number when it comes to prized free agent Albert Pujols. Dan Le Batard of the Miami Herald wrote on Sunday that the Marlins are set on offering a nine-year deal to Pujols, although they, and other teams, are skeptical of the longtime Cardinals slugger's real age. "The total dollars are in dispute, depending on whom you believe, but the number of years offered is not," Le Batard reports. "Nine years. That's insanity, especially since, like a lot of teams, the Marlins believe Pujols to be older than the 31 he claims to be." Pujols, who has spent 11 years in the majors, entered the league in 2001, at
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Shaquille O’Neal Breaks Backboard After Monster Put-Back Dunk (Video)
Editor's note: The 2011-12 NBA season was supposed to tip off Nov. 1. With no games to watch, NESN.com will help fill the void by posting a dunk video every day until the lockout ends. Shaquille O'Neal picked the right time to walk away from the game. The Diesel announced his retirement at the end of last season, ending a 20-year career filled with tons of accolades and four NBA championship rings. With the league in a lockout, he wouldn't have been playing much anyway. Shaq started his career in Orlando with the Magic and quickly turned the team into a contender. Always one of the biggest players in the game, he was an immovable object in the paint. During a game in Phoenix
Joe Paterno Twice Addresses Students Showing Support Outside Head Coach’s Home (Videos)
by Mike Cole on Tue, Nov 8, 2011 at 11:55PM Joe Paterno didn't get a chance to talk to the media on Tuesday as his weekly news conference was shut down by Penn State officials. However, no one could stop the long-time Nittany Lions head coach from addressing Penn State students Tuesday night. Throngs of students camped out outside Paterno's residence in a show of support for Paterno who has been heavily criticized for his role in the Jerry Sandusky saga. Students repeatedly chanted for Paterno, and he obliged on two occasions. In a bizarre scene, Paterno addressed the students at first from his front door. Later, he came out to his front lawn for a quick interaction with the students. See
Star Wars The Force Unleashed 2 Snow TV Spot
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Combs Signs With Bluefield
After leading the Lady Pioneer Volleyball team to another Conference Championship and being named the Northwestern Conference's Offensive Player of the Year, Colby Combs signed her letter of intent today to play Volleyball for Bluefield College in Bluefield Virginia. Combs was joined by Head
Body Champ BRM3671 Cardio Dual Trainer Reviews
Body Champ BRM3671 Cardio Dual Trainer Two-in-one design allows you to use it as an elliptical trainer or exercise bikeDeluxe programmable LCD console features 10+ preset workout programs, heart rate driven programsSeat adjusts vertically and horizontally14-Inch stride length Blast away calories with the Body Flex BRM 3671 dual trainer! It features a sturdy oversized steel construction and 2-way adjustable seat, allowing it to be used as an elliptical or exercise bike. The adjustable magnetic resistance lets you set your own pace, while an electronic display offers easy progress monitoring.The Cardio Dual Trainer is an ingenious two-in-one exercise machine that serves as both an elliptical trainer and a stationary bike. It features patented elliptical motion design technology and an advanced magnetic resistance system
Jacoby Ellsbury, Adrian Gonzalez Nominated for Greatness in Baseball Yearly Awards
It might not alleviate the pain of the Red Sox' September collapse, but Jacoby Ellsbury and Adrian Gonzalez have a chance to bring home some individual accolades this offseason. Both Ellsbury and Gonzalez have been nominated for 2011 Greatness