Alex Putterman, Author at Freezing Cold Takes

MLB

Before Jose Altuve was an MVP candidate, a few prospect experts doubted the hell out of him

"David Eckstein starter kit" seems to have sold the AL MVP frontrunner just a little short.

MLB

A whole bunch of MLB prospect experts thought Matt Moore was better than Mike Trout or Bryce Harper

Trout and Harper have panned out just *a little* bit better.

MLB

At this time a year ago, some people thought the eventual-world champion Chicago Cubs were doomed

Now that the rings are fitted and the trophy sits in Wrigley Field, it’s easy to remember the...

NBA

From Malcolm Mackey to Shabazz Napier, NBA Draft ‘steals’ usually aren’t steals after all

The guy you think is a steal? He probably isn't.

NBA

Scout in ’96: Teens like Kobe are “kidding themselves” by jumping to NBA from high school

Kobe was apparently, "not ready to attack the daily routine of a pro athlete."

AUBURN HILLS, MI – JUNE 13: Ben Wallace #3 of the Detroit Pistons and Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers battle for position in the first half of game four of the 2004 NBA Finals on June 13, 2004 at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

NBA

Experts thought the Lakers would crush the Pistons in the 2004 NBA Finals. Not quite…

Misc. Sports

Here are ESPN The Magazine’s 10 most regrettable covers ever

Like any sports publication, ESPN The Magazine often has distinguished cover athletes like LeBron James, Lionel Messi and...

OAKLAND, CA – APRIL 3: Jose Canseco of the Oakland Athletics looks on during the game against the Cleveland Indians at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on April 3, 1997 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

MLB

A timeline of baseball players being declared ‘the next Babe Ruth’

NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 01: Matt Harvey #33 of the New York Mets reacts to striking out the side in the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals during Game Five of the 2015 World Series at Citi Field on November 1, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

MLB

For years, fans and writers talked about Matt Harvey like he was Bob Gibson

NBA

Weeks before he won a title, a whole lot of people were giving up on Erik Spoelstra

Opinions on Spoelstra ranged from "hot ass garbage" to "coaches like he's playing Xbox."

<> at U.S. Cellular Field on April 19, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.

MLB

Remember last May when people were touting the White Sox as World Series contenders?

NBA

Luckily the Celtics didn’t trade Paul Piece all those times people (including him!) wanted them to

After a 19-year NBA career, Paul Piece appears to be calling it quits. The 10-time All-Star’s career (likely)...

PITTSBURGH, PA – AUGUST 30: Quarterback Jimmy Clausen #7 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after being hit against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the preseason game on August 30, 2012 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

NFL

Mel Kiper and a few others were obsessed with Jimmy Clausen in 2010

GREENSBORO, NC – AUGUST 23: Tiger Woods reacts after making his par putt on the first hole during the final round of the Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club on August 23, 2015 in Greensboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Golf

Before every golf season, there will always be those people who say Tiger Woods will win a major

MLB

It was supposed to be Kosuke Fukudome who ended the Cubs’ curse

Kosuke Fukudome got off to a hot start, and Cubs fans (and writers) got very, very excited