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New York Yankees: 2012 do you know the possibilities

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The New York Yankees head into a 2012 season that could very well be the most important in franchise history, as losing might all of sudden not an option more than ever.

What am I getting at here?

As New York might have a chance to do something that no other city has ever done. That is to be crowned champions in all four professional sports leagues, the NFL, NHL, NBA and MLB in the same year.

Look I know a lot of things need to happen for this four-part scenario to unfold, but one has already won, two others are heading in the right direction and the Yankees would be the last piece of the puzzle.

Reality is when the clock struck midnight to start the New Year, just thinking about this happening would be considered outlandish, even though the Giants had fought their way into the NFL playoffs by this point.

This whole scenario was just still a pipe dream, but I couldn’t shake it out of my brain.

Then on February 5th, the Giants proved even themselves wrong by winning the Super Bowl XLVI.

So, now the most improbable New York team had won, and it set the bar high because if the Giants could figure out how to become winners as a team than the other three had no excuses.

Now the Rangers were cruising right along, and looking like the best team in the NHL, but the Knicks looked not so good. No longer just a mess, but a mess with All-Stars who couldn’t get it done in MSG. Continue reading ‘New York Yankees: 2012 do you know the possibilities’ »

Lady Loves Pinstripes: Is my team trying to lose Super Bowl XLVI?

Looking at Ford Field the night of Super Bowl XL

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At 6:30pm tomorrow, Super Bowl XLVI will officially be underway, so it only seems proper that I pick a winner and a loser between the New England Patriots or the New York Giants.

There is only one problem; I am a lifelong Giants fan.

Picking the Giants to win felt way too Jet-like to me.
Especially after seeing the behavior of Rex Ryan and his Jets, the last thing I expected was for the Giants players to go down that path the week of the Super Bowl.
As anyone acting overly confident before facing Patriots QB Tom Brady and coach Bill Belichick is ultimately begging them for a bad day.
I always thought the last thing a self-confident person did was talk about it because they usually owned it.
Believe it, own it, or tattoo it on you behind for all I care but don’t turn into Rex Ryan because Halloween is in October, not February.
So, since I didn’t anticipate hearing any white noise from Big Blue this week it was very unfortunate when I did. Continue reading ‘Lady Loves Pinstripes: Is my team trying to lose Super Bowl XLVI?’ »

New York Yankees Hot Stove: Missing Eric Chavez

What happened to re-signing six-time Gold Glove winner Eric Chavez?

Eric Chavez

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Somewhere between the Pineda-Montero trade, Kuroda signing and the never-ending fifth starter debate, Chavez’s status got pushed aside.

Also, baseball in general has taken a back seat to Super Bowl XLVI but especially in New York with the football Giants playing in it.

Chavez had been an Oakland Athletic lifer until he signed with the Yankees last season to serve as A-rod’s backup at third base. A role he filled effortlessly when A-rod was sidelined.

Chavez’s natural talent has never been in question, but his lengthy and torrid injury history is what limited him to just a backup role. This bad luck continues to haunt him still, as Chavez spent most of May on the DL in 2011.

In his 160 at-bats, Chavez batted .263 for the Yanks last season, with 42 hits, seven doubles, one triple, two homers and 26 RBIs. Out of the 58 games Chavez appeared in, the Yankees as a team won 34.

Another interesting stat to note is that Chavez posted a .415 RISP (Runners In Scoring Position) in 42 at-bats. RISP measures a player’s batting average with runners on second or third base. The higher the number, the more ‘clutch’ a hitter is considered because fewer runners are left on base. Continue reading ‘New York Yankees Hot Stove: Missing Eric Chavez’ »

New York Yankees: Jeter Infection Spreads to Super Bowl

The Yankees captain Derek Jeter has always been quite the heartthrob, and not with just the ladies.

It seems that the Jeter bug has hit Indianapolis this week, as not one but both Super Bowl XLVI quarterbacks admitted to having a serious man-crush on El Capitan.

Yes, that would be one Patriots Tom Brady and one Giants Eli Manning.

The two QB’s took time to slip in some words of absolute admiration for Jeter during their media day this past Tuesday.

Both Super Bowl bound guys are taken; Manning is married to his very attractive college girlfriend; and Brady goes home to Gisele…need I say more?

The New York Daily News quoted Brady, just two days ago, as saying:

“You see someone who plays the game the way you think it needs to be played, like Derek Jeter. I love the way he plays the game.”

Boston fans must have thrown up; and than swallowed it rehashing Brady’s Yankee hat wearing days and further proof that it was no accident. Continue reading ‘New York Yankees: Jeter Infection Spreads to Super Bowl’ »

New York Giants vs. New England Patriots: 3 Key Factors To Super Bowl XLVI

Super Bowl XLVI is this Sunday, between the New Giants and New England Patriots at Lucas Oil Stadium, the home of the Indianapolis Colts.

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So, what will I be watching for after kickoff, which is scheduled for 6:30 ET on NBC?

Here are 3 key factors that I will have a close eye on.

1) Rob Gronkowski 

How seriously injured is Patriots tight end Gronkowski’s? The offensive monster suffered, what was later diagnosed as a high ankle sprain, during the AFC Championship Game two weeks ago. Gronkowski got off the plane in Indianapolis last Sunday in a walking boot, but has not been seen in it since. There is no doubt that the 6’7, 265 lbs. Gronkowski is limping a little, but how able he is to take part on Sunday will be a HUGE factor.  Gronkowski broke NFL tight end records in 2011 with his 1327 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns; he is a nightmare for any defense to deal with.

2) The Quarterbacks

Eli Manning threw for 4933 yards, which resulted in 29 touchdowns and 16 interceptions in 2011. While Manning’s numbers don’t quite match Tom Brady’s 5235 yards, 39 touchdowns and 12 interceptions, they both ranked in the top 5 NFL quarterbacks on the season. These two are not new to the big stage, and know their performances will dictate the flow of the game. This is an offensive clash you won’t want to miss. Continue reading ‘New York Giants vs. New England Patriots: 3 Key Factors To Super Bowl XLVI’ »

Super Bowl XLVI: New York Giants Need To Outsmart “The Belistrator”

Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England P...

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Like most New Yorkers and New Englanders, I’ve got Super Bowl XLVI on the brain.

Now that the Giants and Patriots are officially both in Indianapolis, the anticipation level among fans here in New York is getting pretty crazy.

Las Vegas bookmakers have picked the Giants to lose on Sunday, but coming in as the three-point underdogs (depending on the sportsbook) is just the way Big Blue likes it.

So, what should the G-men watch out for on Sunday, other than Tom Brady?

The answer here is something.

What to look for exactly is a crapshoot, as Patriots coach Bill Belichick or as his players call him “The Belistrator” surely has something up his sleeve.

And considering this Patriots team is by far Belichick’s most vulnerable group, you have to presume he didn’t come up with something this past week.

Now lets say the Pats do have a sneak attack, whether it will work who knows, but my guess is the Giants coach Tom Coughlin hasn’t wasted too much time inventing possible conspiracy theories.

Admittedly, I cannot say the same for myself as I did come up with one possible long shot.

And it’s the emergence of #85 Chad Ochocinco (Johnson).

I am well aware of how bad Ochocinco has been since arriving in New England, but the excuse of him getting to know the Patriots system in the beginning of the season is well passed its due date.

Ochocinco came to the Patriots as a six-time pro bowler, with 10 years experience as the star wide receiver of the Cincinnati Bengals. He is no slouch, as just ask any teammate of Ochocinco’s and they will attest to how hard he works. Continue reading ‘Super Bowl XLVI: New York Giants Need To Outsmart “The Belistrator”’ »

New York Giants Fans “You Down With JPP”

New York Giant fans are like a bunch of kids on Christmas, as they wait for their G-MEN to play the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, February 5th.

Hope this latest youtube.com creation gets you even more pumped for this game…..and hopefully another Boston & Brady beating.

You owe a BIG thank you to a Mr. Josh Hyman for this one.

“You Down With JPP”

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