Last Minute "Linkin' Logs" (8/7/08)

Once again, just a few quick ones.
But before hand...Brett Favre...Jets...Packers...Blah Blah Blah...Brett Favre...Jets...Packers...Blah Blah Blah...Brett Favre...Jets...Packers...Blah Blah Blah...Brett Favre...Jets...Packers...Blah Blah Blah...Brett Favre...Jets...Packers...Blah Blah Blah...Brett Favre...Jets...Packers...Blah Blah Blah...Brett Favre...Jets...Packers...Blah Blah Blah...Brett Favre...Jets...Packers...Blah Blah Blah...Brett Favre...Jets...Packers...Blah Blah Blah...Brett Favre...Jets...Packers...Blah Blah Blah...Brett Favre...Jets...Packers...Blah Blah Blah...Brett Favre...Jets...Packers...Blah Blah Blah...
Ok, now that that's over with; Links!

• Awful Announcing Let's us know ESPN stole CNN's Headline News's idea...24-7 news...the catch is, that while Headline News is...well news...ESPN's is just blabbering
• I'd be remiss to not give you Epic Carnival's Eagles Preview (I'm just looking for the football part, personally)
• They're not all bad, they also make fun of Derek Jeter
• Yes. Remember 15 years ago when Dan Patrick and Keith Olbermann were the kings of ESPN. They ruled the airwaves (well, cable TV...waves?) with sardonic wit, catchy sports phrases and an umph to announcing highlights never seen before by a sportscaster...well...now they suck
• KSK keeps us up to date on the Rams Fans' suspension...stunning, I know!
• I think this dude wants to blow Canada...
• The Big Lead comes up with a way to fix the Seattle Mariners. "Dear McGyver: Enclosed is a paper clip, a rubber band, and a drinking straw. Please save my franchise" - Signed Seattle Mariners Fans
• And Thanks to the700level.com: Irony!
  

Phils Acquire Lefty Scott Eyre

Little is know on this except the following. The Philadelphia Phillies made a trade today. They've acquired Lefty Scott Eyre (2-0 7.15 ERA) from the Chicago Cubs. They traded Single A (Clearwater) prospect Brian Schlitter (Drafted out of the College of Charlseton in 16th round of the 2007 Draft, 4-3 2.22 ERA).

More info as we find out.

The Phillies expressed interest in a Lefty Reliever throughout the trade deadline period, but were unable to find an appealing deal and all indications are a trade with the Rockies for Brian Fuentes would have cost the Phillies' already depleted system too much.

The Chicago Cubs, owners of the National League's best record, designated Scott Eyre for assignment two days ago with activiation of closer Kerry Wood. Knowing the market for LOOGYs was slim, Chicago expected some interest and pulled the trigger fairly quickly.

UPDATE: Todd Zolecki reported the trade about a half hour ago