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Should Win, Will Win (2009 Edition)
8 days ago by
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Just as in year's past, I'm going to guess at who will win the major awards, and who should win the major awards.I think the writers are getting better at these awards, but there's still a long way to go.In any event, my picks:Who Should WinWho Will WinAL ROYRick PorcelloAndrew...
Jeter's a Thespian
11 days ago by
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From an MLB release:A down-on-his-luck Derek Jeter was wandering the Coney Island boardwalk on Thursday afternoon, but it was all for show - the Yankees captain is playing himself in the upcoming movie, "The Other Guys."According to a synopsis in the New York Post, Will Ferrell...
How to Keep Your Kids off of Steroids
16 days ago by
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Show them these photos of Sammy Sosa, today:Maybe Sammy accidentallly injected Trioxin, or steroids really do turn you into an ashen zombie.
Quote of the Year?
18 days ago by
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The Yankees have won 26 World Series without him. Somehow.Alex has never never played in one World Series game.I would suggest that if the Yankees did not have Alex, they would be far more likely to win over the long term. His 24 + 1 mentality is not conducive to championship play...
Nice to See PeteAbe Still Reads LoHud
18 days ago by
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PeteAbe's article on the Yankees' victory on Boston.com.Chad Jennings' article from Game 5 of the World Series.Man oh man, PeteAbe should just stick to creating anonymous trolls that defend his articles on NoMaas.If you want a good laugh, make sure to read the comments...
Twenty Seven, and a Contest Coming
18 days ago by
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To celebrate the Yankees 27th World Championship, I'll be running a contest on this blog next week with some Yankee-related prizes.Congratulations to the Yankees and all of their fans.
Since When Does A Pitcher Give Up Five Runs and Win "Player of the Game"?
21 days ago by
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Cliff Lee had a 6.43 ERA for the game, but the geniuses at FOX gave him the Player of the Game.Utley? Sorry, buddy your two homers aren't good enough.
Gaudin Should Be Starting Game 5
22 days ago by
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Fact: AJ Burnett is much better at home.Fact: Cliff Lee is pitching tonight and if the Yankkees can't muster anything against him, you waste Burnett.Fact: Burnett would be on regular rest in Game 6.Fact: This forces Pettitte to pitch on short rest.I think Girardi is overplaying...
Jimmy Rollins *Did* Say the Series Would Be Over in Five Games, Right?
22 days ago by
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An Off Day? How About a Video?
24 days ago by
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Abbott and Costello's classic routine... updated.
Great Job by the Umps Last Night
26 days ago by
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Not that it would have mattered in the outcome, but here's Robertson's four pitch walk to Jayson Werth
WhatIf Sports Predicts Yanks in Six
27 days ago by
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As you can see here, WhatIf Sports rant 10,001 simulations of the World Series and the Yankees won over 70% of them.The computer likes the New York Yankees to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies in six games.New York wins 72.3% of those series, with the most common occurrence being a...
ATTN: Mark Teixeira
October 22, 2009 by
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This is a baseball:This is a baseball bat:Please try using the latter to hit the former. Thanks. 2-for-18 isn't cutting it in the three hole.
Angels Fans are Whining Babies
October 20, 2009 by
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The Angels Blogosphere is rampant today with claims of Mariano Rivera using a spitball. Many seem to suggest that this is how Rivera has been so successful over the years.This douchebag takes screenshots of the game that suggest that Rivera spit directly on the ball. He goes on to...
Q: Name the Last Twins Pitcher to Win a Game in the Bronx
October 08, 2009 by
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Brian Duensing is Starting Game One for the Twins
October 07, 2009 by
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Brian Duensing has a 13.50 ERA and 2.25 WHIP against the Yankees.God bless extra innings.
Jerry Manuel is Delusional
October 06, 2009 by
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The Mets were an awful mess this season. What does manager Jerry Manuel think the reason for that was? Injuries? Poorly constructed lineups? Terrible pitching rotation? Nope, folks. It was baserunning.First base coach Luis Alicea was fired and third base coach Razor Shines will have...
There are Boston Douches in New York
October 01, 2009 by
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This story proves it.Baldwinsville family says teacher told fourth-grader to turn Yankee shirt inside outBy Elizabeth Doran / The Post-StandardSeptember 25, 2009, 11:20AMVan Buren Elementary fourth-grader Nathan Johns thought his teacher was kidding when he instructed him to go to...
Sergio Mitre Sucks
October 01, 2009 by
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That's all I really have to say about that. He sucks long, and he sucks hard.
Looking Back at 2009 Predictions
September 28, 2009 by
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PeteAbe took a look back at his predictions today, so I thought I'd do the same. I'll admit, this is probably my worst year for predictions, which you can read here.Let's break it down:NL East:PhilliesMetsBravesMarlinsNationalsI'll call this one correct. I thought the...
Collective Sign of Relief
September 24, 2009 by
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So it looks as if Hairston is going to be OK for the postseason.Now I know he's not a big bat or fantastic player, but he gives Girardi a lot of flexibility in that he can play any position except catcher - very useful in creating matchups and pinch hitting and double-switching...
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