Monthly Archives: May 2022

H2H 158: Steve Finley vs. Reggie Sanders – Who was Better?

As of the 2022 season, there are eight members of MLB’s exclusive 300-300 club, i.e. 300 career home runs and 300 career stolen bases.  The first six names are highly recognizable stars of yesteryear: Willie Mays, Barry and Bobby Bonds, Andre Dawson, Alex Rodriguez, and Carlos Beltran.  However, the last couple of names may be a bit of a surprise to the average baseball fan – Steve Finley and Reggie Sanders.  Though never quite superstars, both were consistent and versatile players, the type of productive veteran every winning team needs; in comparing and contrasting the duo, this leads to a natural question:

Who was better – Steve Finley or Reggie Sanders?

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Countdown 127: Top 10 Chicago Cubs of All Time

Who are the top Chicago Cubs of all time?  Here is our top 10 countdown:

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H2H 157: Julius Peppers vs. Jason Taylor – Who was Better?

In recent years, the NFL has seen its share of star players who also excelled in basketball at the college level (e.g. Donovan McNabb and Terrell Owens), perhaps most notably at the tight end position (think Tony Gonzalez, Antonio Gates, Jimmy Graham, etc.).  On the defensive side of the ball, a couple of dual-sport standouts who spent their Sundays terrorizing opposing quarterbacks were defensive ends Julius Peppers and Jason Taylor – both long and lanky with great athleticism, they were two of the best pass-rushers of the 21st century and each accumulated well over 100 career sacks, thus making for an apt comparison:

Who was better – Julius Peppers or Jason Taylor?

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Countdown 126: Top 10 Philadelphia Flyers of All Time

Who are the top Philadelphia Flyers of all time?  Here is our top 10 countdown:

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