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Mike Lindsley
Young Pitching Tougher To Develop Now More Than Ever
Tim Lincecum. Remember him? He won two CY Young awards back-to-back in 2008 and 2009 at age 24 and 25. Now he can barely stay in the Giants' rotation. Phil Hughes? Bust at age 28. Ivan Nova won 16 games in 2011 and hasn't been heard from since. Ricky Romero was supposed to be the ace of the Blue Jays in 2009 and beyond. Injuries and confidence have caused him to be a below average pitcher.
Matt Harvey Is Must-See
Pitchers in their prime or when they first come up gather crowds to stadiums and increase ratings on television sets like no tomorrow. Think Dwight Gooden, Felix Hernandez, Fernando Valenzuela, Johan Santana, Roy Halladay, Justin Verlander, Stephen Strasburg. Add Matt Harvey to the list.
No Tricks to Knicks’ Success
Every game is different in sports at any level, during any regular season and during any playoff series in any sport. But with the Knicks, we learned during Game 2 vs. the Pacers that this really shouldn't be that hard. Just go with the right game plan and the games won't actually be THAT different, and New York beats most teams in the NBA. And pretty easily.
How Will Pacers-Knicks End Up?
The Pacers took care of the Knicks in Game 1 with physical play, consistent scoring and teamwork. New York has to play harder, make shots (Carmelo Anthony and J.R. Smith namely) and get out of that isolation offense if it is to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals...
Mickey Mantle Likely Corked Bats
The USA Today recently reported in its "For The Win" section that Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle corked bats late in his career. What does this mean? Let's break it down.
Yankees Need To Get Cliff Lee
Back in 2010, the Yankees failed to get Cliff Lee because minor league infielder David Adams didn't pass a physical due to a bum ankle and so the trade never happened with Seattle and Lee went to Texas instead and helped the Rangers win the pennant. Lee, at that time, was the surest pitcher in baseball. He isn't that now, at the age of 34, but the Yankees should still go get him.
What’s Ailing The Mets The most?
The Mets are off to another slow start in 2013 and most likely a 90-win or more loss season. What is hurting the current team the most? Vote here:
Yankees-Rockies Series Preview
The Yanks have Monday, May 6 off, then play 17 games in 16 days starting with a three-game set out in Colorado. New York comes off of a tough series loss to Oakland where it dropped two of three. Colorado, meantime, lost two of three at home to Tampa Bay. Here is a series preview:
Knicks Need Toughness and Effort To Best Pacers
That old team without a point guard that hung around for just long enough to make us think they could beat the Knicks is gone. That team was the Boston Celtics. On to Round 2. On to a different world for the New York Knicks.
How Many Yards Will Eli Manning Throw For in 2013 [POLL]
Eli Manning threw for 3,948 yards in 2012, down nearly 1,000 from the previous year (4,933 in 2011). Wide receiver injuries certainly played a part. If Manning's core wideouts are back, namely Victor Cruz, and healthy, who knows how many yards Manning can throw for this coming season...
Black Onyx Out Of Kentucky Derby
Black Onyx has been pulled out of the 139th Kentucky Derby due to a chip in the animal's left ankle. The horse qualified for the Derby by winning the Spiral Stakes at Turfway Park.
Alex Rodriguez to Resume Baseball Activities
The savior is back! The guy who still gets the free pass for all of those steroid injections and lies and tabloid nonsense is back. Aren't you thrilled, Yankee fans? A-Rod has been cleared to resume baseball activities and is headed to the Yanks' complex in sunny Tampa.