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NBA official Dick Bavetta has now refereed as many consecutive games as Cal Ripken played. Who’s streak is more impressive? Ripken’s? Or the Ref’s? Voicing the unpopular opinion, I debated a few other contributors to NoTicketSports.com.  See some of what we call a "Sound and Fury" right here.

The captain has returned, which is good for the Yanks.  But for baseball, it is even better.  Ratings are down, as is attendance, and the Yanks didn't have a face for the lovers and haters of the team to relate to or for those same people to go to the ballpark and see.  Now they do.

There is no question that Mariano Rivera is a Hall of Fame closer.   But the question now is, Will Rivera get into Cooperstown on the first ballot like a Ty Cobb or Ted Williams or Hank Aaron or Ernie Banks or Willie Mays or Cal Ripken Jr...

Last night, Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter tied Hall of Fame shortstop Cal Ripken Jr. on the MLB all-time hits list. So who was the better overall player - "The Captain" or Cal? Vote in our poll below and share your thoughts to support your opinion...