The Yankees are one win away from a World Series championship. This is, for many of us, old hat. And most of us know that three wins doesn’t guarantee a fourth but it does feel pretty good to have taken two in Philadelphia to be up 3-1. The Phillies decided to give their best starter [...]
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The "Argument" That Won't Die
I’m not sure what exactly it is with the brains of sports writers that has absoluetly convinced them that Joba Chamberlain needs to be in the bullpen but it won’t die and it bothers me a lot. Here’s today’s take on it, Kevin Kernan of the NY Post: Now that Andy Pettitte is signed, sealed [...]
CC Says Something Bizarre
Found this quote stashed away in a Sports Illustrated article about CC being ready to pitch in New York (aka off-season fluff): Before Saturday night’s ceremony, he said he’s looking forward to having Joba Chamberlain and Mariano Rivera there to close out games for him, and he’s already talked to Chamberlain about it. Wait, what? [...]
The Yankees Should Sign Barry Bonds
The Yankees have faced two not very good Rangers pitchers in a row and have scraped out a total of 2 runs in infuriating fashion. It’s not often that you get to face a pitcher who is worse when he’s not pitching at Arlington but the Yankees apparently got confused and thought they were in [...]
The Boondoggle Continues
I have nothing to say that Jayson Stark doesn’t say better. Go read his column, it’s good.
