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Steven Strasburg's retirement is set before he throws his first big league pitch. Yesterday the lowly Washington Nationals selected San Diego State pitcher Steven Strasburg with the first pick in the baseball draft. There is no doubt to Strasburg's talent.   The kid has got a gun of an arm.   But you have to wonder about the wisdom of the pick on a ... read more

I am going to stick my neck out on the always unpredictable NCAA college basketball tournament and pick a final four and ultimate winner. Since my Va Tech Hokies are relegated to the NIT tourney again, I have no skin in the game but like millions of others will no doubt be filling out a bracket. My final four: Louisville Memphis Pittsburgh Oklahoma The championship game should ... read more