Does Jim Tracy still have a job Nighty Cap
• I can't write a Nighty Cap at 2 AM anymore since I had to rejoin the rat race. But I miss the quick hits, the snarkiness, the pictures of the hot chicks. So instead I will try to recap the things that occurred the previous day that you just shouldn't miss.
• Denver Broncos tailback Travis Henry, the NFL's leading rusher through the first four weeks of the season, is facing a one-year suspension for a repeat violation of the substance abuse policy, multiple sources told ESPN.com on Thursday night.
But in a battle that has reached the federal court system, Henry is attempting to block the league from testing the so-called "B-sample" necessary to confirm the positive test, claiming that NFL officials would not allow his expert to be present for the testing of his specimen.
Where in the phone book do you look for drug testing expert? It sure is a nice addition to an NFL player's entourage.
• Rockies manager Clint Hurdle downplayed video that showed closer Manny Corpas pouring liquid on his body in the bullpen before pitching against Philadelphia in Game 1 of their NL playoff series.
Corpas was caught by TBS cameras on Wednesday taking a sip of a liquid out of a cup, then pouring some down the back of his neck and all over the front of his jersey. Corpas, who earned the save in Colorado's 4-2 win, patted his chest and rubbed his fingers before throwing a pitch.
I say if he drank it first it had to be water. Even Gaylord Perry didn't drink his own goo.
• Daily News Headline: Indians hammer Wang. That's just shameful. We have significantly better Wang headlines right here.
• Here is more proof that the Indians are cheating to beat the Yankees.
• Squawking Baseball was able to secure an interview with Nationals skipper Manny Acta. I must say it is very well done.
• Count me in the group that dislikes the visor wearing ball coach. I have never cared for Spurrier and I never will. But the man can recruit and coach. He is doing something with South Carolina no one else, including Lou Holtz, has been able to do.
• The mismanagement of the Pirates continues. I am almost at a loss for words at the lack of professionalism the Pirates front office has displayed regarding Jim Tracy. They can't even decide what day they will make a decision. If I was a Pirate season ticket holder I would make my choice with my wallet.
