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New York Yankees: Rivera’s Retirement…Really Rob?

Posted by on 10 January 2012, 1:46 am
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On the heels of the news, via WFAN’s Sweeny Murti tweet, that New York Yankees Jorge Posada was retiring, reading the headline “Rivera will decide on retirement by spring training,” made me want to puke.

That headline came from an article by Rob Abruzzese over at the uber-popular Bronx Baseball Daily, also a personal favorite blog that I visit regularly. And Rob, you certainly got my heart racing.

Just the thought of Yankees Universe sans Rivera seems impossible, but he would never announce his plans in Spring Training that I can guarantee.

As that is not Mo, as the last thing he ever wants is for anything to be all about him. Also, if anything can change a person’s mind, it is 162-games yet to be played and honestly do we really have to go here yet?

This whole story stemmed from an article by Marc Craig of the Star Ledger and all that was reported was, Rivera has said he might know by spring training whether he intends to keep pitching when his contract expires after this year.

See, Rob from BBD might not realize that like many Yankee fans, Mo’s retirement has been on my mind for a few seasons, as I attempt to prepare for that dreadful day.

I have played out the context in my head like a broken record. Continue reading ‘New York Yankees: Rivera’s Retirement…Really Rob?’ »

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New York Yankees: Not Today It is Tebow Time

Posted by on 9 January 2012, 4:08 pm

ESPN’s First Take host Skip Bayless, whom I adore, has been in Denver Broncos QB Tim Tebow‘s corner since day one.

Admittedly, I have not been on the Tebow bandwagon yet and still am not aboard, but you cannot deny that this guy is inspiring to watch. Just read this recent Tebow article on FOX SPORTS that just confirms this might be some divine intervention from above.

Here is a brilliant rap video made by ESPN’s First Take talented crew, about this young man who has been become a national icon already:

New York Yankees take note….

“All He Does Is Win.”

 

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New York Yankees: Jets Rex Ryan Should Copy Skipper Joe Girardi and Coach Tom Coughlin

Posted by on 5 January 2012, 9:29 pm
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The inevitable finally happened this past weekend, as the New York Jets collapsed on their faces when the fans were promised a Super Bowl, again.

Anyone—other than delusional Jets fans—saw this one coming because Jets coach Rex Ryan has made this promise for three years now and has not delivered.

What started out as inspiring for a franchise that makes the Mets look legit, Ryan went overboard and wouldn’t stop.

See, Ryan spent time trying to make everyone else believe they could win except the Jets players. All you have to do is look at the results.

Ryan had no set rules that applied to everyone. He wanted to be seen as one of “the boys” that works like a charm at the get-go because it’s fun. It never lasts because it leaves a shade of grey that becomes confusing to the players, the fans and anyone else who feeds into his mantra when it’s all BS.

In high school, I played three varsity sports and the most successful years were when the coach was in charge. All it took was one moment of a coach attempting to be cool and the team would lose focus. Continue reading ‘New York Yankees: Jets Rex Ryan Should Copy Skipper Joe Girardi and Coach Tom Coughlin’ »

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New York Yankees: Psychic Predicts 2012 Bombers To Rise Up

Posted by on 3 January 2012, 2:54 pm

All I can say is thank goodness for the New York Post because if the paper’s latest report is true the 2012 New York Yankees are in for a stellar season.

The feature story in the weekly Pulse pullout titled “It’s Crystal Clear” gives psychics predictions for the upcoming year.

And Yankee fans should be ecstatic if psychic Frank Andrews’s vision stands true:

“I feel that the Yankees will rise up this year. They’re going to prove to everyone, ‘We’re OK,’ and we’re back in the saddle.”

It is noted that Andrews was ‘particularly struck’ by his vision for the pinstripes, as he is the furthest thing from a sports fan; going as far as admitting he does not follow sports at all.

So just who is this Frank Andrews? Continue reading ‘New York Yankees: Psychic Predicts 2012 Bombers To Rise Up’ »

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New York Yankees: 2012 Resolution That’s Easy

Posted by on 2 January 2012, 11:23 pm
Making a New Year’s resolution is a time-honored tradition, and after going to the gym today I can tell you that it is still done, as it was

jammed packed.

Certain resolutions are irresolvable; such as I will never win a World Series for the obvious reason that I am female. Regardless, the majority of living men in the world today are not even remotely talented enough to play in the minor leagues.

Now the above does not apply if your name is Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez or Mariano Rivera as not only have all three already been WS Champs, they have the opportunity to do it again but the window is closing.

The 2012 New York Yankees won’t look much different from 2011, as most know that this off-season has been lifeless thus far and I do not foresee any surprises prior to the start of Spring Training.

Luckily, the Yankees have the talent to be relevant without much change but with the looming retirement of Rivera, along with the ages of Jeter and A-rod make 2012 the last season that winning a World Series might still be manageable.

I don’t think fans realize what life in the Bronx will be like when Enter Sandman no longer plays at the Stadium in the ninth inning; or in two or three years when the team no longer has their Captain.

The time is now, and after being on-hand for the Game 5 of the 2011 ALDS one would hope that would be enough for the entire Yankee team to work harder this off-season. So at least the players would know that they did everything humanly possible not repeat another early exit again in 2012.

For now, all I hope is that the majority of active Yankee players have this same sentiment. Continue reading ‘New York Yankees: 2012 Resolution That’s Easy’ »

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New York Yankees: Stop Blaming, Start Winning And Shut-Up

Posted by on 21 December 2011, 2:45 am

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Stop blaming, start winning and shut-up…. is a lesson both the New York Giants and Jets could learn from the New York Yankees.

Both the Jets and Giants represent New York and the NFL, but these professionals act more like spoiled brats who just talk the talk, but can’t seem to walk the walk.

Have you ever heard a Yankees publicly blame his teammates; or whine about lack of fan support after a loss?

Did anyone overhear Derek Jeter & Co. complaining about Alex Rodriguez’s playoff choke after the Yankees lost ALDS Game 5 this past season?

No, and even if Jeter thought it, as A-rod did blow three series-winning at-bats, it would have been for a passing second because the Yankees win and lose as a team.

See, even my mother knows that the Yankees play every game with all they got, so why can’t the Jets and Giants do the same?

Speaking as a Giants fan, what pisses me off is that the talent is clearly there, but the attitude doesn’t match-up. No one knows which Giants ‘team’ is going to show up that day. And the worst part is I don’t think the Giants players do either because they seem to give-up, instead man-up.

Look, the Giants are not alone here, as I am sure many Jets, Cowboys and Eagles fans feel the same way each week but that doesn’t excuse it.

So, this weekend other than a Giants shellacking of the Jets, I hope the game does not embarrass New York, two of the city’s loyal fan-bases and the game of football itself.

As reality is if both teams play like they did last Sunday, we are in for a turbulent four-quarters on Saturday.

NOW…. ABOUT THE G-MEN:

Let me clear one thing up, the Jets are not the Giants, just like the Mets are not the Yankees. Continue reading ‘New York Yankees: Stop Blaming, Start Winning And Shut-Up’ »

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New York Yankees: Party On Captain

Posted by on 14 December 2011, 1:38 am

New York Yankees Captain Derek Jeter is having a good ‘old time this off-season, and why the heck not.

As if you didn’t know already, Jeter is single again and slaying chicks all over NYC. And all I can say is party on Captain.

The NY Post’s Emily Smith and Tara Palmeri kindly found some of these women and reported that the Captain’s MO is a lady will “stay with him at his apartment in New York, and then he gets them a car to take them home the next day. Waiting in his car is a gift basket containing signed Jeter memorabilia, usually a signed baseball.”

Wow, I don’t know about any of you ladies but a ride and a present is not such a bad deal considering the circumstances.

You would have to be an idiot to think anything relevant might evolve from throwing the cat around town for a night with a guy who has as many options as Jeter does.

Jumping in the sack with Jeter is not going to make you stand out. And even you can suck a tennis ball through a garden hose, I will bet my life that Jeter has seen it, done it and had better. Continue reading ‘New York Yankees: Party On Captain’ »

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