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Archive for May 2007

A Chance Missed

In Sports on 26 May 2007 with Comments Off

The Red Sox went into their recent three game series against the Yankees with a 10 and a half game lead. Considering the games were being played at Yankee Stadium with pitching matchups favoring New York, I was hoping for a single victory which would keep the Red Sox 9 and a half games in [...]

A-Rod Dirty? Maybe. A Dork? Definitely

In Sports on 24 May 2007 with Comments Off

Yankee third baseman Alex Rodriguez recently caused a stir when, while trying to break up a double play, he threw an elbow at Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia. Pedroia took exception with A-Rod’s awkward slide:
“He went in late and kind of threw an elbow. It was a little cheap but no big deal. I’ll [...]

Rick Sutcliffe: Baseball Ignoramus

In Sports on 22 May 2007 with Comments Off

A question often debated among knowledgeable fans, which ESPN baseball expert is the dumbest, choices have traditionally included Joe Morgan as the popular pick, John Kruk as most likely to be mentally challenged, and Steve Phillips, my own whipping boy. After Boston’s loss to New York last night, I stand corrected.
Never did 5 minutes [...]

Yankee Bats Coming Alive, Or Are They?

In Sports on 22 May 2007 with Comments Off

After last nights 6-2 victory over the Red Sox the feeling in New York and elsewhere is that Yankee bats, specifically Cano, Abreu, and Damon, are coming alive.
Just as notable as the fact that the Yankees are scoring again are the specifics of who is helping them score: everybody. This is not a duet [...]