Checking the Wire 8/3/09
Posted On Monday, August 3, 2009 at at 8/03/2009 09:05:00 AM by KoskiBaseball
Bruce Jenkins has an interesting idea to help clubs introduce propsects to the fans.It'd be cool, but seems unlikely. It would be nice for CSNBA to broadcast some minor leagues games during the break, though.
Gwen Knapp sprinkles sunshine and rainbows on the Giants and then bats her eyes. But Krukow as a minister? That's good stuff.
When you have to resort to talking up a two-hit game by Rajai Davis, you might be an A's fan.
Football
Kawakami's review of the first weekend of 49ers training camp.
Matt Maiocco's update of yesterday afternoon's 49ers practice mentions Vernon Davis is the leading receiver thus far.
Kawakami also talked to Vernon Davis yesterday and Davis likes the new offense that has him running shorter routes.
Javon Walker, yes THAT Javon Walker, looks great. Darrius Heyward-Bey? Not so much.
Hockey
Mark Purdy thinks the Sharks have a good shot at landing premier goal scorerer, DannyHeatley.