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KILL - Prospect Q&A - Brian Matusz, Orioles
University of San Diego lefty Brian Matusz was the consensus top pitcher available in this year's draft, but Tampa Bay, Pittsburgh and Kansas City all passed, in part because of signability concerns. Unwilling to pass up the chance to land a potential staff ace, the Orioles took Matusz with the fourth overall pick and signed him to a major league deal including a $3.2 million bonus just hours before the deadline. With his projectable frame, collegiate experience, four-pitch arsenal and impeccable control, Matusz has all the makings of a future star. By Jay LeBlanc.
Labor Day lineups
Happy Labor Day from Nationals Park, where the (red hot) Nationals start a three-game series against the Phillies this afternoon. Here are the lineups:
Bodog weighs in with odds (updated)
Odds (updated and corrected) concerning the Redskins have reached my inbox.
Middle Tennessee and BCS visitors
Maryland will be only the fourth BCS conference team to play a road game at Middle Tennessee since the Blue Raiders moved up to Division I-A in 1999.
TRAVEL: Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni, Lake Como, Italy
The Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni, in the Lombardia region of northern Italy, could win every award just by its location, but the staff, food, rooms and service are equally wonderful. Every modern amenity is here in an atmosphere of sumptuous splendor. An indoor and outdoor pool, 2 tennis courts, dock, fitness center, spa and private beach provide recreational activity. Sailing, canoeing, horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking are nearby, as is golf.
Just for kicks
Ralph Friedgen doesn't seem too concerned with Obi Egekeze's three missed field goals on Saturday
McDonnell's future set with veepstakes over
Bob McDonnell appeared a bit relieved Sunday that the speculation surrounding Barack Obama's search for a running mate is over.
A 'Wii' bit of fun
Virginia's delegation to the Republican National Convention stayed on schedule Sunday night and managed to have a little fun, despite news that convention activities had been scaled back due to Hurricane Gustav.
Change in tone
Many of the political events and fundraisers scheduled for this week have been scrapped or changed into fundraisers to benefit the Gulf Coast.
MoDo a sexist?
New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd's piece attacking John McCain's new vice presidential pick, Gov. Sara Palin, has ruffled some feathers in the blogosphere.
Prospect Q&A - George Kontos, Yankees
George Kontos has long impressed scouts with his live arm and good stuff and shown flashes of brilliance, but command issues have prevented him from achieving consistency in his results and reaching his full potential. 2008 was an important year for Kontos - who entered the season ranked by Baseball America as the No. 17 prospect in the Yankees organization - and the 23-year-old righty has responded with an impressive campaign with the double-A Trenton Thunder. By Jay LeBlanc.
KILL - Prospect Q&A - George Kontos, Yankees
George Kontos has long impressed scouts with his live arm and good stuff and shown flashes of brilliance, but command issues have prevented him from achieving consistency in his results and reaching his full potential. 2008 was an important year for Kontos - who entered the season ranked by Baseball America as the No. 17 prospect in the Yankees organization - and the 23-year-old righty has responded with an impressive campaign with the double-A Trenton Thunder. By Jay LeBlanc.
Gustav doesn't dampen protest plans
A spokeswoman for the Coalition to March on the RNC and Stop the War said her group's efforts may in fact benefit from the convention's lighter Monday schedule.
Green returning soon?
Maryland might be getting some help for its backfield in a few days.
