Q&A With Kane County Mgr. Steve Scarsone, P1

In 2009, the Kane County Cougars welcomed a new manager, former major league infielder Steve Scarsone. Scarsone, who was also in his first season as part of the Oakland A’s organization, led the Cougars into the Midwest League playoffs. He then served as the manager of the A’s Instructional League squad. We spoke to Scarsone last week for an extended Q&A.   Full Story

Here are some Stats, Quotes, Notes as well as what went right and wrong in the Giants' game.   Full Story

Sure, it was a "team loss', but The Bootleg would like a better explanation as to why we chose to throw the ball rather that feed relentless All-American Toby Gerhart, who in all likelihood would have scored his fifth rushing touchdown and provided the Cardinal with a stirring comeback win in the 112th Big Game. Count us among those who don't undertsand...   Full Story

The Phillies have 28 players who qualify for minor league free agency. They've contacted some of them about returning, but starting Friday [November 20], free agents - both in the majors and minors - can negotiate and sign with any club.   Full Story

Fifteen Arizona Diamondbacks minor leaguers have filed for free agency this winter. While it is possible for them to re-sign with the Diamondbacks, the team only retains exclusive negotiating rights to these players through 10 pm Mountain time on Thursday, November 19.   Full Story

The media was out in full force Monday in San Francisco as reporters crawled over Coach Harbaugh, Heisman front-runner (at least in our minds) Toby Gerhart, and a couple of random representatives from the "Evil Empire of the East Bay". Read on for the latest themes and dreams as we head toward Saturday's looming match-up of ranked rivals in the no longer "friendly" confines of Stanford Stadium!   Full Story

Needing big-time performances by their best players, Charles Woodson and Aaron Rodgers delivered. Nobody on the field was better than Woodson, who is nothing less than one of the finest cornerbacks to ever play in the NFL.   Full Story

No matter how hyperbolic, mere words can't do Red November justice. Instead, let's look to historical context.   Full Story

Tom Brady is an accomplished quarterback and an exceptional football player, but he is not invincible. How do you break him down? Brad Keller explains how.   Full Story

Find out why Tom Brady needs to grow up and why the Colts will hold onto oft-injured safety Bob Sanders. Who are the three undrafted receivers who are on pace for 1,000-yard seasons? Why Titans QB Vince Young will falter, the Dallas offense is flourishing and much more in Ed Thompson's 7 Points.   Full Story

With a pivotal game against the Trojans looming, The Bootleg's Scott Cooley reports in from Tuesday's weekly media conference. Read on for various news updates and kibbles and bits surrounding "USC Week" Beat the Trojans! Let's keep the Coliseum streak alive!   Full Story

The Patriots have been improving each week as they get more comfortable with the new faces around the roster. They'll need to continue that momentum this week as the games get tougher. Here are some stats and trends to keep an eye on.   Full Story

PITTSBURGH - Duquesne University head men's basketball coach Ron Everhart has announced the signing of a pair of guards - both of whom are coaches sons - to National Letters of Intent.   Full Story

Tom Brady and Randy Moss paired up to take advantage of the Dolphins inexperienced secondary. Up next, another banged up secondary they can take advantage of, the Colts. With the Patriots 27-17 win on Sunday, they now have a 2-game lead in the division.   Full Story

Ten minutes, 63 yards and the Dolphins had their lead. One simple pass to No. 81 and it all changed. Miami unable to find an answer for Brady to Moss. Now what will other rivals do?   Full Story

MadFriars.com annually ranks the top 60 San Diego Padres Prospects, and the best news is it gets harder and harder to do every season. That is a credit to the strengthening of the farm by the San Diego Padres’ front office and development staff. Take advantage of our Buy One Month, Get One Month Free promotion - EXTENDED through WEDNESDAY midnight!   Full Story

We can't help ourselves, it may be Monday, but we want one more glorious day of enjoying the Cardinal's bowl eligibility-enabling win over Oregon. The team is already focused on the USC game on Saturday, but fans can relish this one for a bit longer. Scott Cooley reports further on Saturday's explosive offensive assault on the Pac-10-leading webfoots.   Full Story

The Arizona Cardinals proved their road prowess once again, taking home a 41-21 souvenir from Chicago. The Cardinals cashed in on a poor defensive showing by the Bears and looked in the clear by halftime, up 31-7. While the Bears woke up in the fourth quarter to give the Cardinals their first battle of the afternoon, their efforts were a day late and a buck short.   Full Story

Chad Henne became the starting quarterback for the Miami Dolphins after the teams' goto guy, Chad Pennington, had his season cut short due to injury. Henne has done his best to run the offense, but vanilla schemes have limited his production. He expects that to chance on Sunday against the Patriots.   Full Story

Enthusiastic chants and yells reverberated through the walls of the Cardinal locker room as the media assembled for the post-game conference following an impressive, program-building victory over the visiting seventh-ranked Oregon Ducks, a high-octane machine that met a bit more than its offensive match on Saturday. Read on for the full transcript, thanks to our man Scott Cooley!   Full Story

The Miami Dolphins have secondary concerns and the Patriots are feeling better about their passing game. It's possible -- check that, probable -- that the Patriots attack Miami through the air.   Full Story

Receiver Anquan Boldin has limped through the past three games after suffering a sprained ankle against the Texans on Oct. 11. Boldin deserved considerable credit for playing through the injury, but it might be time to give him a week off. He hasn't been able to finish the past two games, and the injury likely won't improve much until he gives it some rest.   Full Story

The Bootleg's Scott Cooley provides additional material from Tuesday's weekly press conference. From analogies to lion/croc combo-attacks on a baby water buffalo to Toby Gerhart as “The Juggernaut” ("The Jugger-hart"?), we have some fun with colorful imagery this week as we prepare to down the daunting Ducks!   Full Story

As first reported by ESPN.com's Adam Schefter, the Seahawks have released running back Edgerrin James.   Full Story

If Tom Brady needed time to get his rhythm back, it seems like he's had it. Brady is among the league leaders for passing, touchdowns, completion percentage and more. Does this mean the Brady of old is back? Maybe.   Full Story