While We’re Waiting… Lebron Suspended 50 Games For Steroids
Written By: Scott | Category: Best of the Web | Comments: 52While We’re Waiting serves as the early morning gathering of WFNY-esque information for your viewing pleasure. Have something you think we should see? Send it to our tips email at tips@waitingfornextyear.com
Not the best news to wake up to… “Indians minor league catcher Steven Lebron was suspended for 50 games for testing positive for the steroid Boldenone metabolite.
Lebron, a member of the Indians Dominican Summer League team, was signed in January. His contract was voided at no cost to the Indians.” [Paul Hoynes/Plain Dealer]
And, now that we have your attention…
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Could ‘Bassy get his shot? “Telfair is a push guard. After a turnover or long rebound, Sebastian Telfair still looks like the kid who was going to be the next LeBron. He always has his head up, he looks to push the ball, he moves forward, and he wants to set up someone running the court with a layup or dunk. The current LeBron James happens to be one of the best full-court players of all time.
What’s more, LeBron has never played next to a pure point with the Cavaliers. Mo is a scoring guard who can pass. Delonte is an undersized two with good passing skills and the heart of a lion. Boobie is a spot-up shooter. Damon Jones was a shooting specialist. Eric Snow was Eric Snow. Even for 10 minutes a game, I want to see what LeBron can do filling the lane with a true push guard controlling the ball in the center of the court. These past few games would have been a perfect time for Bassy to show his stuff; when he gets healthy, I’d still like to see Telfair get a look.” [John Krolik/Cavs the Blog]
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Searching for The Muscle: “Russell Branyan was supposed to make his Cactus League debut today, but he was nowhere to be found. That’s pretty much been the case since the Indians signed him two weeks ago, as I have yet to see Branyan, who has a herniated disc in his lower back, take any batting practice.” [CastroTurf]
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It’s hard to blame [Derek Anderson] for it. Someone else cheering your misery is cruel, ridiculous and absolutely senseless. And all Browns fans got out of their cold-heartedness was to see Ken Dorsey and Bruce Gradkowski go 0-4 over the last quarter of the season, losing those games by a combined score of 102-19. So, yeah, everything was Derek Anderson’s fault.
Anyway, being still young and physically gifted, Anderson will get another chance somewhere else. As for getting a chance to stick it to the Browns, well … let’s worry about getting that career quarterback rating above 70 first.” [MJD/Shutdown Corner]
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More on D.A., just not in the kindest of words [Major League Jerk]
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And finally, Sully brings home the hardware: “Thad [Matta's] next star, Jared Sullinger, was named the 2010 Naismith National Player of the Year today, beating out fellow stud Harrison Barnes. Sully’s stat line this season reads 23.6 points, 11.7 boards and 1.6 blocks per game. The cornerstone of Matta’s 2010 incoming class dubbed the Super Six, Sullinger joins Greg Oden as future Buckeyes to win the honor.” [Chris/Eleven Warriors]
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Thank you so much, Scott. More effective than my venti bold.
(I will exact revenge some time, some way)
Ha ha ha! Great hook on the Lebron headline!
HAAAAA – my heart skipped a beat!
Also: “Listen, Derek, Horse Balls, bubaloo…you were THE SINGLE WORST QUARTERBACK IN THE ENTIRE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE LAST YEAR.”
That’s not cool man…
Don’t ever do that again.
Not cool.
What is this–the “Let’s write like ESPN” Day?
……ZING!
I just about had a heart attack, even though I know deep down that David Stern would never let such a thing happen. The profitability of the Cavs (and the league) goes way down without LBJ.
I looked at the cAlendar, twice. not April 1. So why would you do that to me? Clever, but definitely evil.
Seriously…very Schefteresque of you with the headline.
I prefer Cowherdesque, as that [guy] does it all the time on his radio show. Funny now, almost sharded when I first read it though.
If only Isis were here, I’m sure he’d be pissed about that headline. I know I am. I love this site but c’mon guys, that’s not right.
“very Schefteresque of you with the headline.”
Except our headline is based on fact and not rumor.
I almost had a heart attack…I’m too fat for that s@#t!!!
Oh you suck….you suck big time….
Oh…my….God. Not cool. I thought I was going into cardiac arrest for a moment. How am I getting through the rest of the work day now?
bravo…you totally got me.
Lost in the spasms over the headline is the extent to which Lebron’s suspension is going to hurt our chances of winning the Boca Chica South divisional title this summer. No laughing matter, gentlemen.
If this did happen, we could always resign Larry Hughes to carry the team….rumor has it he’s available. I think it could work.
First thought: April fools. Second thought: There must be some way to confirm that there was indeed a guy named Steve Lebron prior to this news breaking.
That was some messed up sh#t. Funny, but not cool
hahaa that was great. i didn’t think I closed my mouth until I read the guy’s first name
“Damon Jones was a shooting specialist.” – or so he claimed.
Well played sir….well played.
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@23
Amon Ones was totally the best shooter in the universe!
I agree about Sebastian.
That’s why I was totally confused about the “tough decision” post.
Getting rid of D-Block is not a tough decision, financially or competitively. Telfair definitely has a better shot of contributing to this team than does Darnell Jackson, who brings very few (if any) viable skillz to our bench.
Soooo not cool. Now I have to leave work to get a change of pants, thanks.
jerks
@19 – Larry Hughes? Really?! You’re forgetting we still have the rights to Wally Szcerzxbe;#$%nbiak! What about Allen Iverson? I hear he might be available soon…
(that’s how he spells it…right?)
@30….Didn’t Derrick Anderson just get cut? Maybe he can play some hoops!
I know I’m late to the party, but how is it that there is another “Lebron” in the sports world and we didn’t know about it till now? The Indians should trade him to the Yankees just so New York can have their Lebron and shut the H up. I feel like this needs to happen…
that was cruel. *deep breaths*
I pooped my pants after reading that headline. I’m sending WFNY the bill for a new pair of dockers.
send the actual pants to Washington DC c/o Denny Mayo.
That’s just cruel, Scott.
NOT. FUNNY.
calendar says March 11, not April 1. I come here to avoid crappy sensationalism. That being said, well played. Now dont do it again LOL
Denny this is a family site.
Not my Lebron? What are we (Indians) going to do. Oh the deception!
I’m a Telfair kinda guy… I always tell it fair
2day ish slo daiye…
…no1 axeshoealley talkin bout da sportz.
if bassy gets some minutes next year, can you guys start a piece called “Sebastian: Under the C”?
BWAAAAHAAAAAAAHAAAAAAA!! That’s awsome! I know I’m late to the party but I wasn’t nervous at all. Would have been called by a thousand friends and relatives and annoying coworkers.
Bloggers vs Journalists
Anything to get some hits.
How come Denny didn’t come up with this angle, slipping?
@ JK – I was talkin about your stable of donkeys. Also, pls note that I said ‘on’, not ‘in’.
Thanks Scott,
After I threw up a little bit, I submitted it over at fark.com
I gave your site credit so hopefully you’ll get a few more readers.
You guys are the best.
history- I told one of my friends on Facebook and linked the website…. GO WFNY
Cruel, cruel headline.
And 97.1 The Fan in Columbus just stole it and used it on one of their shows…
You had me for a second, good job.
But seriously, the Indians could’ve sold a million Jerseys if they called this kid up to the majors. How cool would it have been to have a #23 with the last name Lebron on the Indians?
5haun, that’s be awesome…. I’d have him sign something (not baseball related) and have him write #23 on it.. then try to sell it for the big bucks…
Random memory- My Dad lives in Detroit and when Boston was playing the Tigers I went to watch a couple of games. Me being a Manny fan, I was trying to get an autograph or a picture…. but guess who I met instead? Carlos Baerga!!!!! On his stint with the Red Sox… he was awesome. It was WAAYYY better than meeting Manny. Carlos is my favorite Indian of all time…
For the record I root for Manny more than the Indians and Manny has won me more rings. Win!.. I’m trying to get more into Indian baseball. I like Masterson and Marte, trying to follow them instead of a team (Cleveland) that ruined my fanhood at the ripe age of 13 when They let Manny leave right around my 13th birthday!
Weird how my two favorite current Indians are former Red Sox… and my 3 of my favorite all- time Indians Coco, Carlos, and Manny all played in Boston… I must be the connection between the two clubs…
BTW since Manny left Boston I hate them with a passion..
Life story, you’re welcome
sebastian telfair is a keeper, for the cleveland cavaliers. he definetly has a talent, he can add to the team.
HIS SPEED AND PASSING ABILITY. WOULD BE A GREAT ASSET. THIS IS HIS FIRST TRULY TALENTED TEAM HE HAS PLAYED ON.