I’m Pat Suley, one of the occasional contributors (and Canadian correspondent) here at Midwest Sports Fans. And for the month of November I’ve been participating in “Movember” where people grow mustaches to raise money for prostate cancer.
Texas Rangers v Detroit Tigers ALCS Preview: Analysis, Prediction, TV Schedule, Pitching Matchups
October 9, 2011 By 1 Comment
Both of the teams in this year’s ALCS, the Rangers and the Tigers, are easy to get behind. One team advances, the other will have to spend the winter waiting for their next chance. The MLB postseason is down to its final four and these two teams could be matching up for a classic.
NHL 2011-12 Season Preview and Predictions: Western Conference
October 6, 2011 By 2 Comments
With baseball wrapping up, no NBA season in sight, and the NFL only being on a couple times a week, looks like you’ll be turning to the ice for your sports fix. So kick back, relax and enjoy the conclusion of the MSF NHL Preview.
NHL 2011-12 Season Preview and Predictions: Eastern Conference
October 6, 2011 By 1 Comment
As the resident Canadian of MSF, Pat Suley was born with a Rainman-like talent for projecting hockey results. So in a rare moment where he’s not completely focused on the MLB postseason, he has decided to tell you how I see this upcoming NHL season unfolding.
Philadelphia Phillies v St. Louis Cardinals NLDS Preview: Analysis, TV Schedule, and Pitching Matchups
October 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Led by their Four Aces, the Phillies cruised to their fifth straight NL East title, winning a franchise-record 102 games. The Cardinals needed an incredible collapse by Atlanta and help from Philadelphia to earn the wild card. They meet up starting today in one NLDS matchup.
Texas Rangers v Tampa Bay Rays ALDS Preview: Analysis, Prediction, TV Schedule, Pitching Matchups
September 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The ALDS match-up between the surging Tampa Bay Rays and the steady Texas Rangers has all the makings of a classic, featuring two teams that have had good fortune shine upon them this season.
Movie Review of “Moneyball”
September 28, 2011 By 8 Comments
Like most people who read Michael Lewis’ “Moneyball”, when Trick Suley heard that a movie was in production, he was flummoxed. How could you possibly turn a book that did not have a traditional story arc, and that focused more on interesting details day-by-day of the A’s 2002 season, into a feature film? The result was a very pleasant surprise.
QuickCast: AL MVP a Two-Man Race Between Bautista and Verlander (and why pitchers should merit MVP consideration)
August 29, 2011 By 1 Comment
Pat Suley believes the race comes down to two players: Jose Bautista of the Blue Jays and Justin Verlander of the Tigers. He also has a message, and a convincing one at that, for all of the “merely ignorant or stupid” folks who say that pitchers should not merit MVP consideration.
The Worst Major League Baseball All-Stars of the 2000s
July 12, 2011 By 4 Comments
As much as Pat Suley loves baseball and the positive vibes the Derby and All Star Game carry, he decided to have some fun remembering the worst MLB All-Stars of the past decade.
Pavel Bure: Unjustly Snubbed from Hockey Hall of Fame
June 29, 2011 By 2 Comments
On Tuesday the Hockey Hall of Fame released their 2011 inductees. The names of the hockey greats being honored? Mark Howe, Ed Belfour, Doug Gilmour and Joe Nieuwendyk. One name struck Pat Suley as conspicuous by its absence: Pavel Bure.
34 Rules Every Man (and Woman) Should Live By
April 23, 2011 By 128 Comments
Patrick Suley has had this Living Rules list for over two years now. He believes it’s important to learn from your mistakes and the mistakes of others, and we think it will be worthwhile for you to learn from the knowledge Suley has gained.
NHL Playoffs Preview: 1st Round Matchups and Predictions
April 12, 2011 By 3 Comments
It’s NHL playoff time again. This year looks to provide some intriguing matchups to go along with the standard blow-outs. Let’s get to it, with previews and predictions of each 1st round series.
Unjustly Obscure Player of the Week: Todd Zeile
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Unjustly Obscure Player of the Week: Chad Bradford
September 14, 2010 By 3 Comments
All my life I have been told just how important a first impression is. The first 30 seconds you are exposed to someone are vital. In that time, a person forms an opinion about you based upon your appearance, body language, demeanor, mannerisms, and a veritable plethora of other factors, both conscious and unconscious. These initial impressions [...]
Unjustly Obscure Player of the Week: Greg Gagne
September 4, 2010 By 2 Comments
Greg Gagne was best known for his ten seasons of service as The Twins shortstop from 1983 to 1992. He was an integral part of the Twins two championship teams in ’87 and ’91.
