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FOR THOSE harping annually and incessantly about the Flyers' need for an elite goalie, Chris Osgood is your nightmare.

The Lakers have a clear strategy for stopping Orlando in the Finals, says Chris Ballard.

More photos » by Paul Beaty - AP Don't be like this here. Browse more photos » In recent days, two people who post here who I have great respect for -- drewishdrewid and Shanghai Badger -- have made these two posts describing the nature of being a fan, how and why they became Cubs fans, and offered some of their thoughts on why the discussion here at BCB occasionally becomes contentious and tempers flare. The latter is to some extent understandable. As was noted in those posts, 'fan' is short for 'fanatic'. That's how most of us feel, I think, about the baseball team that brings us together on this website. So I thought this morning I would post a few (OK, many) words on how I became a fan of the Chicago Cubs; many of you have been around here for a while and have a pretty good idea of who I am and the nature of my 'fanaticism' about the Cubs. But if you are new here, this will give you a better idea of just who this guy is who runs Bleed Cubbie Blue. I'm 52 years old

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- Paul Mainieri's eyes smiled as he envisioned a purple-and-gold armada bring...

Though all signs point to the Flyers signing controversial goalie Ray Emery, general manager Paul Holmgren yesterday said both sides are still negotiating.

More photos » by Paul Beaty - AP Don't be like this here. Browse more photos » In recent days, two people who post here who I have great respect for -- drewishdrewid and Shanghai Badger -- have made these two posts describing the nature of being a fan, how and why they became Cubs fans, and offered some of their thoughts on why the discussion here at BCB occasionally becomes contentious and tempers flare. The latter is to some extent understandable. As was noted in those posts, 'fan' is short for 'fanatic'. That's how most of us feel, I think, about the baseball team that brings us together on this website. So I thought this morning I would post a few (OK, many) words on how I became a fan of the Chicago Cubs; many of you have been around here for a while and have a pretty good idea of who I am and the nature of my 'fanaticism' about the Cubs. But if you are new here, this will give you a better idea of just who this guy is who runs Bleed Cubbie Blue. I'm 52 years old

The St. Louis Cardinals are in the midst of their longest losing streak of the season. They hope another superb outing from Chris Carpenter and a visit to the Florida Marlins can stop it. Carpenter looks to continue his stellar run Tuesday night when St. Louis opens a three-game series at Florida. The Cardinals (31-27) were swept in a four-game series by Colorado after a 5-2 defeat Monday, and the slide is their worst since dropping seven in a row from Sept. 10-17.

Diamondbacks C Chris Snyder went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored Monday at San Diego, but he's still batting only .200 (3-for-15) so far in June.

The San Diego Padres reinstated right-hander Mike Adams from the 60-day disabled list, outrighted infielder Chris Burke to Triple-A Portland, recalled right-hander Edwin Moreno from Portland, optioned left-hander Joe Thatcher to Portland, recalled left-hander Wade LeBlanc from Portland and placed right-hander Luis Perdomo on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left knee.

PAUL KANE today predicted John Hughes will build a team capable of challenging the Old Firm - if he is given the time and the money.