Game of Week 8
So this week is Week 8 of the NFL Regular season. It is hard to believe that it is week 8 already. It seems like it should be Week 2. So what is my matchup for this week? It would be Pittsburgh vs. New Orleans. First off the Steelers, they now have Roethlisberger back; so what! I thought they did good enough without Big Ben. Personally I am not that much in favor of him after his little "incident". The Steelers have surprised me. I thought they would be nothing without Santonio Holmes. But they still have Hines Ward who is still tough as nails after being in the league for ages. The problem is though they are one of the worst in throwing yards. There defense is great but their offense is not one of the best.
Now for New Orleans, they are still good but 4-3 is not Super Bowl material. Drew Brees is letting down fantasy football owners everywhere. I knew better and got Schaub and Rodgers. Plus their running game. In the first few weeks they lost Reggie Bush to a broken leg and Pierre Thomas with a ankle injury. Brees has an arm but he hasn't shown it so far. The Saints defense is really good; against the pass. They maybe can beat Roethlisberger but I just don't know. Well pick time. I am saying the Steelers to win. I will be back next week with my pick.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Friday, October 8, 2010
Week 5 Matchup
Week 5 Matchup
So far in my picks I am 1-1, Baltimore won 17-14! So this week there are several good matchups this week it was hard to decide. But the one I picked was Philadelphia vs. San Francisco. These teams are not the best but not exactly the worst either.
Philadelphia is 2-2, but they have played some tough teams and key injuries have pushed them to the limits. Andy Reid has been rather fickle with his QB's. First Kolb got injured, then Vick was injured, and now Kolb is back as starter. They have CB's that are injured and a FB that is injured. They are going to have a challenge Sunday because the Niners have a tough team too. I bet the Eagles are begging for McNabb to come back. They did better last year with him.
The 49'ers are not having a good year. They are 0-4 and are just not cutting it. They have come close to winning every game they played. Like when they played the Saints. They lost by a Field Goal. Then last week they lost by 2 points to Atlanta. I can tell that Mike Singletary is frustrated with his team. I mean first the fight between Vernon Davis and Michael Crabtree during training camp really got Singletary riled.
I can tell that this is going to be a good game Sunday night. I am predicting the Eagles to win. The Niners will make this close but the Eagles are going to win.
So far in my picks I am 1-1, Baltimore won 17-14! So this week there are several good matchups this week it was hard to decide. But the one I picked was Philadelphia vs. San Francisco. These teams are not the best but not exactly the worst either.
Philadelphia is 2-2, but they have played some tough teams and key injuries have pushed them to the limits. Andy Reid has been rather fickle with his QB's. First Kolb got injured, then Vick was injured, and now Kolb is back as starter. They have CB's that are injured and a FB that is injured. They are going to have a challenge Sunday because the Niners have a tough team too. I bet the Eagles are begging for McNabb to come back. They did better last year with him.
The 49'ers are not having a good year. They are 0-4 and are just not cutting it. They have come close to winning every game they played. Like when they played the Saints. They lost by a Field Goal. Then last week they lost by 2 points to Atlanta. I can tell that Mike Singletary is frustrated with his team. I mean first the fight between Vernon Davis and Michael Crabtree during training camp really got Singletary riled.
I can tell that this is going to be a good game Sunday night. I am predicting the Eagles to win. The Niners will make this close but the Eagles are going to win.
Monday, October 4, 2010
NFL Recap of Week 4
NFL Recap of Week 4
This week in the NFL some key events happened. Sunday evening, the Redskins are playing the Eagles. Quarterback ,Michael Vick, takes off on a scramble and gets up wincing. He was sent back for a MRI and it turns out he has some torn rib cartilage. So most likely he will not play next week against the 49er's. Then in the same game, RB Lesean McCoy was injured in the first half with a rib fracture but was able to play through the injury. Also WR Riley Cooper and CB Asante Samuel suffered mild concussions in the game. Then to add insult to injury(literally) they lost to the Redskins.
Carolina vs. New Orleans: In the 3rd Quarter, Quarterback Jimmy Clausen, threw a little pass to WR Steve Smith. Smith lost his balance after a short run and fell on the sidelines clutching his leg. He eventually got up and limped off the field with the help of trainers. After X-Rays he has and ankle injury and is expected to not play next week against the Bears. Sadly the Panthers lost to the Saints after a last second incomplete pass.
Green Bay vs. Detroit: During the second quarter, Morgan Burnett, SS for the Packers, suffered a knee injury and didn't come back into the game. Later tests showed that he has a torn ACL and will be out for the season. The Pack are in a pickle because they are already out one SS, so they will use just one of their safteys. The Packers won the game 26-28. Aaron Rodgers threw for 3 touchdowns to help his team win.
Tennessee vs. Denver: In the first half of Sunday's game, Derrick Morgan, DE for the Titans, was injured and was out of the game. Afterwords they found out he has a torn ACL and will likely be out for the seasons. Sadly the Titans lost to the Broncos and will be 2-2 going against the Cowboys this week.
Well that's this week's recap, I will be back later this week for my predictions.
This week in the NFL some key events happened. Sunday evening, the Redskins are playing the Eagles. Quarterback ,Michael Vick, takes off on a scramble and gets up wincing. He was sent back for a MRI and it turns out he has some torn rib cartilage. So most likely he will not play next week against the 49er's. Then in the same game, RB Lesean McCoy was injured in the first half with a rib fracture but was able to play through the injury. Also WR Riley Cooper and CB Asante Samuel suffered mild concussions in the game. Then to add insult to injury(literally) they lost to the Redskins.
Carolina vs. New Orleans: In the 3rd Quarter, Quarterback Jimmy Clausen, threw a little pass to WR Steve Smith. Smith lost his balance after a short run and fell on the sidelines clutching his leg. He eventually got up and limped off the field with the help of trainers. After X-Rays he has and ankle injury and is expected to not play next week against the Bears. Sadly the Panthers lost to the Saints after a last second incomplete pass.
Green Bay vs. Detroit: During the second quarter, Morgan Burnett, SS for the Packers, suffered a knee injury and didn't come back into the game. Later tests showed that he has a torn ACL and will be out for the season. The Pack are in a pickle because they are already out one SS, so they will use just one of their safteys. The Packers won the game 26-28. Aaron Rodgers threw for 3 touchdowns to help his team win.
Tennessee vs. Denver: In the first half of Sunday's game, Derrick Morgan, DE for the Titans, was injured and was out of the game. Afterwords they found out he has a torn ACL and will likely be out for the seasons. Sadly the Titans lost to the Broncos and will be 2-2 going against the Cowboys this week.
Well that's this week's recap, I will be back later this week for my predictions.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
NFL Week 4 Matchup
NFL Week 4 Matchup
So last week I picked the Texans over the Cowboys. Boy was I shocked,along with a lot of other people, when the Cowboys won. Now this week my game of the week is Baltimore vs. Pittsburgh. I guarantee that this will be a close game. I doubt it will be a battle of the offenses, it will be a battle of the defenses. Baltimore has an extraordinary LB core. With such players as Ray Lewis and Terrel Suggs. Anywhere you go Ray Lewis is going to be in your face. The Ravens have a good offense although, Joe Flacco is not as good as he was last year. He is making careless throws into the secondary. He has to watch that or this extremely good Steeler secondary will eat him up. They have a good HB. Ray Rice was good last year but has also lost some power in a year. Now something that is good for the Ravens is an excellent receiving group. Derrick Mason, Anquan Boldin, Todd Heap, and T.J. Houshmanzadah all are average to good players.
Now the Steelers also have an extraordinary LB core and they also have a great secondary. Like Troy Polamalu for instance. This guy is also in on every play. Whenever I watch the Steelers play. Polamalu and his million dollar locks are in on every play. The Steelers do not have the best offense this year. Of course the absence of Ben Roethlisberger hasn't helped none. Dennis Dixon was doing good until his injury then they plummited. The Steelers have got to beat this Ravens defense or they don't stand a chance. Now I will make my pick.
I believe that the Ravens are going to win this game.
So last week I picked the Texans over the Cowboys. Boy was I shocked,along with a lot of other people, when the Cowboys won. Now this week my game of the week is Baltimore vs. Pittsburgh. I guarantee that this will be a close game. I doubt it will be a battle of the offenses, it will be a battle of the defenses. Baltimore has an extraordinary LB core. With such players as Ray Lewis and Terrel Suggs. Anywhere you go Ray Lewis is going to be in your face. The Ravens have a good offense although, Joe Flacco is not as good as he was last year. He is making careless throws into the secondary. He has to watch that or this extremely good Steeler secondary will eat him up. They have a good HB. Ray Rice was good last year but has also lost some power in a year. Now something that is good for the Ravens is an excellent receiving group. Derrick Mason, Anquan Boldin, Todd Heap, and T.J. Houshmanzadah all are average to good players.
Now the Steelers also have an extraordinary LB core and they also have a great secondary. Like Troy Polamalu for instance. This guy is also in on every play. Whenever I watch the Steelers play. Polamalu and his million dollar locks are in on every play. The Steelers do not have the best offense this year. Of course the absence of Ben Roethlisberger hasn't helped none. Dennis Dixon was doing good until his injury then they plummited. The Steelers have got to beat this Ravens defense or they don't stand a chance. Now I will make my pick.
I believe that the Ravens are going to win this game.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
My NFL Week 2 Key Matchup
My NFL Week 2 Key Matchup
NFL Football is back and I am happier than ever! I am also very glad that I get to do my weekly picks. You know, they give you a bunch of games and you pick who you think is going to win. It is fun but can be frustrating when the "high favorite" loses. So this week I am going to tell you who I think is going to win in a matchup.
Dallas vs. Houston. So this week Romo and the boys are going down to Houston to see if they kick some Texans this week. It is going to be extremely hard for the Boys to beat a team that is 2-0. I am thinking that it is going to be a repeat of that preseason game, where the Texans kicked the boys out of Reliant Stadium. Now Dallas is 2nd in passing yards this year(surprisingly) but they haven't won a game. They Cowboys might have won in Week one, if OL Alex Barron could have kept his hands to himself, and avoided that holding call. Then last week the Boys stayed home to play the Bears. They got runover by the Bears offense, but the Cowboys offense also did a great job at scoring. It just wasn't enough to win the game.
Now I will talk about the Texans. Absolutely great team. The best I have seen them play in years. Matt Schaub and Andre Johnson are at the height of their career. In Week 1 they took on the Colts and kicked the tail off of them. They made Peyton Manning look like a Rookie. I was very impressed with how well the Texans moved the ball. Adrian Foster also looked great with several TD's in that game. Then in Week 2 the Texans come close to a loss as they go into OT against the Skins. McNabb was looking good and so was Schaub, but the Texans prevailed 30-27 OT. So now with all the stats out of the way, here is my pick. I am expecting the Texans to win like they did in the preseason. Go Texans!
NFL Football is back and I am happier than ever! I am also very glad that I get to do my weekly picks. You know, they give you a bunch of games and you pick who you think is going to win. It is fun but can be frustrating when the "high favorite" loses. So this week I am going to tell you who I think is going to win in a matchup.
Dallas vs. Houston. So this week Romo and the boys are going down to Houston to see if they kick some Texans this week. It is going to be extremely hard for the Boys to beat a team that is 2-0. I am thinking that it is going to be a repeat of that preseason game, where the Texans kicked the boys out of Reliant Stadium. Now Dallas is 2nd in passing yards this year(surprisingly) but they haven't won a game. They Cowboys might have won in Week one, if OL Alex Barron could have kept his hands to himself, and avoided that holding call. Then last week the Boys stayed home to play the Bears. They got runover by the Bears offense, but the Cowboys offense also did a great job at scoring. It just wasn't enough to win the game.
Now I will talk about the Texans. Absolutely great team. The best I have seen them play in years. Matt Schaub and Andre Johnson are at the height of their career. In Week 1 they took on the Colts and kicked the tail off of them. They made Peyton Manning look like a Rookie. I was very impressed with how well the Texans moved the ball. Adrian Foster also looked great with several TD's in that game. Then in Week 2 the Texans come close to a loss as they go into OT against the Skins. McNabb was looking good and so was Schaub, but the Texans prevailed 30-27 OT. So now with all the stats out of the way, here is my pick. I am expecting the Texans to win like they did in the preseason. Go Texans!
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Has the NFL Turned Soft?
Has the NFL Turned Soft?
The question I am asking is has the National Football League gone soft. My answer is yes. Football used to be nothing but contact. It used to be were players were muddy, bleeding, and sweating. You don't see that anymore. The NFL are treating these players like they are a bunch of little kids. Roughing the passer, really! The QB's are on the field, they have padding, and are wearing helmets. They are as vulnerable as any other player on the field. Now I will say there should be cases where they should call it. Like when the ball is clearly out of the QB's hands and then he gets laid out. Then they should throw the flag.
Helmet to helmet should also be allowed. But if the ball is nowhere near the WR, and he gets hit in the head. They should throw it. There should be exeptions with penalties. They should let the men play. It is a contact sport and they should leave it that way. I understand that they make these rules to protect the players but you should let them do there thing.
Some people don't like it when players celebrate. Personally I like it. I think celebration should spread to the NCAA. If you work hard for that touchdown you deserve to celebrate for it. I think it is hilarious when someone does a little dance in the endzone for their efforts. Drop the taunting rule NCAA and let the players boogie down!
The NFL has gone soft off the field as well. Like for instance Ben Roethlisberger. First his suspension was for 6 games, then the NFL made it for only 4 games. I feel what Big Ben did was disgraceful. He was a role model for probably a lot of kids and he goes and has an affair with some woman. I feel the same as Terry Bradshaw. Terry Bradshaw on the FOX pregame show told Ben how he felt. He said, " If it were my team he'd be gone." I agree 100%. The NFL should have made it 6 games.
The question I am asking is has the National Football League gone soft. My answer is yes. Football used to be nothing but contact. It used to be were players were muddy, bleeding, and sweating. You don't see that anymore. The NFL are treating these players like they are a bunch of little kids. Roughing the passer, really! The QB's are on the field, they have padding, and are wearing helmets. They are as vulnerable as any other player on the field. Now I will say there should be cases where they should call it. Like when the ball is clearly out of the QB's hands and then he gets laid out. Then they should throw the flag.
Helmet to helmet should also be allowed. But if the ball is nowhere near the WR, and he gets hit in the head. They should throw it. There should be exeptions with penalties. They should let the men play. It is a contact sport and they should leave it that way. I understand that they make these rules to protect the players but you should let them do there thing.
Some people don't like it when players celebrate. Personally I like it. I think celebration should spread to the NCAA. If you work hard for that touchdown you deserve to celebrate for it. I think it is hilarious when someone does a little dance in the endzone for their efforts. Drop the taunting rule NCAA and let the players boogie down!
The NFL has gone soft off the field as well. Like for instance Ben Roethlisberger. First his suspension was for 6 games, then the NFL made it for only 4 games. I feel what Big Ben did was disgraceful. He was a role model for probably a lot of kids and he goes and has an affair with some woman. I feel the same as Terry Bradshaw. Terry Bradshaw on the FOX pregame show told Ben how he felt. He said, " If it were my team he'd be gone." I agree 100%. The NFL should have made it 6 games.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Which QB Will Start in the NFL
Who Will Start in the NFL
This NFL Preseason I have been surprised. Mainly about the trades and people that have been released. Here are some Preseason players that have shocked me....
First off, Jake Delhomme. Jake Delhomme was my former fav player from the Carolina Panthers. But after that 18 INT year, my favorite switched to DeAngelo Williams. But apparently Jake is doing good in Cleveland. He seems comfortable in the pocket and he is taking his time throwing. Unlike last year throwing for only a little over 2,000 yards. Don't throw away your autographed Delhomme gear yet he might be something. But he hasn't played a full game yet, so I am not impressed. If he takes the Browns to the playoffs.
Next, Jimmy Clausen and Matt Moore. I believe everyone has been surprised by these two. I honestly expected Moore to step up and take the lead role. He hasn't been showing that yet. Clausen seems more comfy in the pocket than Moore. But the Panthers need a better OL(offensive line). What they need to do is teach the veteran Jordan Gross patience at the line. He has been playing too long to be doing be giving up five yards every snap.
Another player that has surprised me this preseason, Sam Bradford. Sam Bradford has been really good. His first game was a little rough but the last two games he has played like a veteran. Just recently he helped his team beat the Patriots. I believe that this guy is the real deal. He is SO much better the Bulger will ever be. Bradford's arm is young and it helps that he went to a good college. Look out for this dude! He will be giving Defensive coordinators nightmares for a long time.
The last player I will mention is Kevin Kolb. Very few people have heard of him. He did play a little last year with McNabb's injury but never really got the time to shine. Now he has a chance. I don't think Vick stands a chance against this guy. The last game I saw Vick play in, he threw two INTs in a couple of minutes! Kolb doesn't have the legs that Vick has but at least Kolb can throw.
Well that is all for my QB's, I hope some of you were enlightened and can use this advice.
This NFL Preseason I have been surprised. Mainly about the trades and people that have been released. Here are some Preseason players that have shocked me....
First off, Jake Delhomme. Jake Delhomme was my former fav player from the Carolina Panthers. But after that 18 INT year, my favorite switched to DeAngelo Williams. But apparently Jake is doing good in Cleveland. He seems comfortable in the pocket and he is taking his time throwing. Unlike last year throwing for only a little over 2,000 yards. Don't throw away your autographed Delhomme gear yet he might be something. But he hasn't played a full game yet, so I am not impressed. If he takes the Browns to the playoffs.
Next, Jimmy Clausen and Matt Moore. I believe everyone has been surprised by these two. I honestly expected Moore to step up and take the lead role. He hasn't been showing that yet. Clausen seems more comfy in the pocket than Moore. But the Panthers need a better OL(offensive line). What they need to do is teach the veteran Jordan Gross patience at the line. He has been playing too long to be doing be giving up five yards every snap.
Another player that has surprised me this preseason, Sam Bradford. Sam Bradford has been really good. His first game was a little rough but the last two games he has played like a veteran. Just recently he helped his team beat the Patriots. I believe that this guy is the real deal. He is SO much better the Bulger will ever be. Bradford's arm is young and it helps that he went to a good college. Look out for this dude! He will be giving Defensive coordinators nightmares for a long time.
The last player I will mention is Kevin Kolb. Very few people have heard of him. He did play a little last year with McNabb's injury but never really got the time to shine. Now he has a chance. I don't think Vick stands a chance against this guy. The last game I saw Vick play in, he threw two INTs in a couple of minutes! Kolb doesn't have the legs that Vick has but at least Kolb can throw.
Well that is all for my QB's, I hope some of you were enlightened and can use this advice.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Fantasy Football 2010
Fantasy Football 2010
As some of you may know that the NFL regular season is almost upon us. And some may be having trouble of who they are going to pick for their Fantasy team. Well I have a little advice. If you are picking your QB's look at their touchdowns not their passing yards. Passing yards are great and all but they don't win football games. Then look at their interceptions. If the interceptions are in the twenties, I would recommend looking at the other page.
Now who would be a good candidate for your QB pick. Well first off Drew Brees is a definite contender. Last year he threw for 34 TD's and 4,388 yards. Not to shabby. But the guy I am looking at this year to step up, is Matt Schaub. Last year he threw for over 4,770 yards and 29 touchdowns. Now if you listen closely you can here snoring. It is time for the sleeper. Matt Leinart is my sleeper. He was always held back by the retired Kurt Warner, and has never really gotten his chance to shine. This might be his year to really make it happen. Now here are some picks that may turn out to be something this year. Because of how much McNabb is injury prone it would be a safe bet to get the backup Rex Grossman as your second quarterback. Another one, Charlie Whitehurst from the Seattle Seahawks. Matt Hassleback is also a guy struggling with injuries. Charlie Whitehurst his is backup. The problem is. Whitehurst has never thrown a regular season pass in his career. Next...Who not to buy. Jake Delhomme is totally not someone I would buy. Unless you are a Browns fan and you want to stay loyal to your team. Last year he only threw for a little over 2,000 yards. And 8 TD's and 18 INT's in only 12 games. The best bet would be to get Seneca Wallace. I hope my advice will help some of you with your fantasy football picks.
As some of you may know that the NFL regular season is almost upon us. And some may be having trouble of who they are going to pick for their Fantasy team. Well I have a little advice. If you are picking your QB's look at their touchdowns not their passing yards. Passing yards are great and all but they don't win football games. Then look at their interceptions. If the interceptions are in the twenties, I would recommend looking at the other page.
Now who would be a good candidate for your QB pick. Well first off Drew Brees is a definite contender. Last year he threw for 34 TD's and 4,388 yards. Not to shabby. But the guy I am looking at this year to step up, is Matt Schaub. Last year he threw for over 4,770 yards and 29 touchdowns. Now if you listen closely you can here snoring. It is time for the sleeper. Matt Leinart is my sleeper. He was always held back by the retired Kurt Warner, and has never really gotten his chance to shine. This might be his year to really make it happen. Now here are some picks that may turn out to be something this year. Because of how much McNabb is injury prone it would be a safe bet to get the backup Rex Grossman as your second quarterback. Another one, Charlie Whitehurst from the Seattle Seahawks. Matt Hassleback is also a guy struggling with injuries. Charlie Whitehurst his is backup. The problem is. Whitehurst has never thrown a regular season pass in his career. Next...Who not to buy. Jake Delhomme is totally not someone I would buy. Unless you are a Browns fan and you want to stay loyal to your team. Last year he only threw for a little over 2,000 yards. And 8 TD's and 18 INT's in only 12 games. The best bet would be to get Seneca Wallace. I hope my advice will help some of you with your fantasy football picks.
Monday, July 19, 2010
My Top 10 MLB Players
My Top 10 MLB Players
Today I will talk about my top 10 Favorite MLB players. I will start with four and put the other favs in future blogs. Let the Countdown begin!
Number 10
Roy Halladay
Ta-Da, here is #10 on my list. On the night of May 29th, the Philadelphia Phillies played the Florida Marlins. The starting pitcher was Roy Halladay. Not long before this game Halladay was traded from Toronto to Philadelphia. This game was a great night for Halladay because he retired all 27 at bats the Marlins gave him. In other words he pitched the second perfect game in the Phillie's history. The only other pitcher to do this was Jim Bunning. In 1964 he pitched a perfect game against the NY Mets. Now that I gave a highlight of Halladay here are some stats:
Number 9
Albert Pujols
On the evening of June 14th, the St. Louis Cardinals played the Seattle Mariners. Albert Pujols of the Cardinals was sliding into home plate when outfielder Jose Lopez of the Mariners threw the ball to home and hit Pujols in the back of the head. Pujols was able to come back into the game he just had a great big welt on the back of his head. Now that I have gave a highlight of Pujols it is time for some stats.
Albert Pujols has been one of the best hitters in the MLB for a while now. He has a really unique batting style. He squats low to the ground with his bat high. I think this is why he is one of the best home run hitters. I have no doubt if he can hit 21 home runs he can make it to the hall of fame.
Number 8
Joe Mauer
Congratulations! Joe Mauer you are my numero eight fave player. First, an in game highlight for Joe Mauer. During a game the evening of May 2nd, Joe Mauer was sliding into first when he bruised his heel. Now, from personal experience, I hurt my heel one time and I was out of commission for a while. Now that I gave a highlight or in other words a dim light(pun intended), it is time for some stats on Mauer.
Number 7
Stephen Strasburg
My number seven pick is Jamie Moyer( KIDDING!) Actually it is Stephen Strasburg from the Washington Nationals. This kid ROCKS! He just started playing about two months ago and he is great. For example, every baseball fan heard about Strasburg's first major league start. Strasburg pitched against the Pittsburg Pirates on June 8th. A sell out crowd of over 40,000 stood as he threw the first pitch, Aww! Man a 97mph fastball thrown for a ball. Although the first pitch was a ball, he pitched for 7 innings with 14 strikeouts. He only had one blemish, he gave a two runner in the game. Needless to say a good big league start. Now that I gave a highlight time for some stats.
Now from what you have read wouldn't you say that Strasburg is one of the best pitchers today? I would. I can't wait to see this guy pitch a perfect game and trust me it is COMING!
I will be back with another group of favorites soon.
Today I will talk about my top 10 Favorite MLB players. I will start with four and put the other favs in future blogs. Let the Countdown begin!
Number 10
Roy Halladay
Ta-Da, here is #10 on my list. On the night of May 29th, the Philadelphia Phillies played the Florida Marlins. The starting pitcher was Roy Halladay. Not long before this game Halladay was traded from Toronto to Philadelphia. This game was a great night for Halladay because he retired all 27 at bats the Marlins gave him. In other words he pitched the second perfect game in the Phillie's history. The only other pitcher to do this was Jim Bunning. In 1964 he pitched a perfect game against the NY Mets. Now that I gave a highlight of Halladay here are some stats:
- Halladay first started playing for Toronto in 1998
- Halladay was traded to Phillie on December 16th, 2009
- Halladay's ERA is 2.40
- 131 strikeouts
- Ranks 1st in NL with 154 innings pitched
Number 9
Albert Pujols
On the evening of June 14th, the St. Louis Cardinals played the Seattle Mariners. Albert Pujols of the Cardinals was sliding into home plate when outfielder Jose Lopez of the Mariners threw the ball to home and hit Pujols in the back of the head. Pujols was able to come back into the game he just had a great big welt on the back of his head. Now that I have gave a highlight of Pujols it is time for some stats.
- Albert Pujols was drafted to the Cardinals in 1999
- Pujols has a .307 batting average
- 21 HR
- 64 RBIs
Albert Pujols has been one of the best hitters in the MLB for a while now. He has a really unique batting style. He squats low to the ground with his bat high. I think this is why he is one of the best home run hitters. I have no doubt if he can hit 21 home runs he can make it to the hall of fame.
Number 8
Joe Mauer
Congratulations! Joe Mauer you are my numero eight fave player. First, an in game highlight for Joe Mauer. During a game the evening of May 2nd, Joe Mauer was sliding into first when he bruised his heel. Now, from personal experience, I hurt my heel one time and I was out of commission for a while. Now that I gave a highlight or in other words a dim light(pun intended), it is time for some stats on Mauer.
- Mauer was drafted to the Twins in 2001
- Hasn't been traded to any other team
- He has a .297 BA
- (Surprisingly) only 4 home runs
- 40 RBIs
Number 7
Stephen Strasburg
My number seven pick is Jamie Moyer( KIDDING!) Actually it is Stephen Strasburg from the Washington Nationals. This kid ROCKS! He just started playing about two months ago and he is great. For example, every baseball fan heard about Strasburg's first major league start. Strasburg pitched against the Pittsburg Pirates on June 8th. A sell out crowd of over 40,000 stood as he threw the first pitch, Aww! Man a 97mph fastball thrown for a ball. Although the first pitch was a ball, he pitched for 7 innings with 14 strikeouts. He only had one blemish, he gave a two runner in the game. Needless to say a good big league start. Now that I gave a highlight time for some stats.
- Strasburg was drafted in the first round by the Washington Nationals
- Has 2.32 ERA with a 5-2 W-L record
- 75 Strikeouts
- This season has allowed only 3 HRs
Now from what you have read wouldn't you say that Strasburg is one of the best pitchers today? I would. I can't wait to see this guy pitch a perfect game and trust me it is COMING!
I will be back with another group of favorites soon.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
What Has Happened to A.J. Burnett?
Is the Yankees hurler on the slide?
Is it me or has A.J. Burnett of the New York Yankees been on a down-slide lately? One example came on the afternoon of July 17th. Burnett was pitching against Reid Brignac of the Tampa Bay Rays and gave up a two run homer. Later he threw a wild pitch and hit Evan Longoria. The final straw came when Carlos Pena hit an RBI off of him producing another score. His own frustration ended his day in just the third innning (Yankees can't overcome Burnett's short start). Manager Joe Girardi had to pull him from the game.
Here's a little background on Burnett:
When he was playing with the Marlins (I believe those were the best years of his career) he led the NL with 5 shutouts, Now his ERA is over 6.00 and his losses outweigh his wins. To me this is a sign that A.J. Burnett is either getting old or losing his touch. I bet the Yankees are wishing they would've gotten him in his younger days. In my opinion, Burnett is on the ropes, and eventually those ropes are going to snap. In his case, his weak rope is his arm. The Tommy John surgery may have actually hurt him. It seems like everyone who gets this surgery comes out worse than when they went in. I believe Burnett is going to go from the Yankees eventually, and it will be soon.
Is it me or has A.J. Burnett of the New York Yankees been on a down-slide lately? One example came on the afternoon of July 17th. Burnett was pitching against Reid Brignac of the Tampa Bay Rays and gave up a two run homer. Later he threw a wild pitch and hit Evan Longoria. The final straw came when Carlos Pena hit an RBI off of him producing another score. His own frustration ended his day in just the third innning (Yankees can't overcome Burnett's short start). Manager Joe Girardi had to pull him from the game.
Here's a little background on Burnett:
- He's 33 years old
- Has been playing in the major leagues for eleven years
- Played for the Marlins from 1999 (his debut in the MLB) until 2005
- Played for the Blue Jays from 2006 until 2008
- In 2003 until mid-2004 he was out for Tommy John surgery
- He ended his first game of the 2007 season with a 27.00 era
- in 2008 he led the league with 231 strikeouts
When he was playing with the Marlins (I believe those were the best years of his career) he led the NL with 5 shutouts, Now his ERA is over 6.00 and his losses outweigh his wins. To me this is a sign that A.J. Burnett is either getting old or losing his touch. I bet the Yankees are wishing they would've gotten him in his younger days. In my opinion, Burnett is on the ropes, and eventually those ropes are going to snap. In his case, his weak rope is his arm. The Tommy John surgery may have actually hurt him. It seems like everyone who gets this surgery comes out worse than when they went in. I believe Burnett is going to go from the Yankees eventually, and it will be soon.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
The Officials
Love 'em or hate 'em, the men in stripes are here to stay
Nobody loves an official. While watching baseball, have you ever wanted to yell, "Kill the umpire!" Ever since they were brought into sports they have been known to make the dumbest calls we've ever seen.
For example, during the recent World Cup, USA player Maurice Edu kicked the ball into his opponent's goal, but a penalty was called on the USA team. Replay clearly showed that it should have been called on the opposing team (Slovenia). If that goal would have counted, the USA would have possibly remained in the running for the World Cup.
Another example comes from baseball. Detroit's pitcher Armando Galarraga was close to pitching a perfect game when the umpire, Jim Joyce, messed it up. The ball was thrown to the first baseman with the runner still about a foot away. The first baseman caught the ball with his foot on the bag before the runner got there, but Joyce called the runner safe. My eyes bugged out when I saw that replay. Honestly, I think Instant Replay needs to be used a lot more in baseball.
Don't even get me started on football, where they always seem to call the wrong player on holding or call holding where there wasn't any holding at all. How many times have we seen them call pass interference on a player when the ball was uncatchable. Also, let's not forget that the Denver Broncos lost to the San Diego Chargers last season when Ed Hochuli's whistle malfunctioned. I'm being sarcastic. It didn't malfunction, he just blew it TOO SOON!
It's needless to say that officials make mistakes--they can surely put the err in error. Love 'em or hate 'em, they will always be a part of sports--so maybe I should just try to get used to them.
Nobody loves an official. While watching baseball, have you ever wanted to yell, "Kill the umpire!" Ever since they were brought into sports they have been known to make the dumbest calls we've ever seen.
For example, during the recent World Cup, USA player Maurice Edu kicked the ball into his opponent's goal, but a penalty was called on the USA team. Replay clearly showed that it should have been called on the opposing team (Slovenia). If that goal would have counted, the USA would have possibly remained in the running for the World Cup.
Another example comes from baseball. Detroit's pitcher Armando Galarraga was close to pitching a perfect game when the umpire, Jim Joyce, messed it up. The ball was thrown to the first baseman with the runner still about a foot away. The first baseman caught the ball with his foot on the bag before the runner got there, but Joyce called the runner safe. My eyes bugged out when I saw that replay. Honestly, I think Instant Replay needs to be used a lot more in baseball.
Don't even get me started on football, where they always seem to call the wrong player on holding or call holding where there wasn't any holding at all. How many times have we seen them call pass interference on a player when the ball was uncatchable. Also, let's not forget that the Denver Broncos lost to the San Diego Chargers last season when Ed Hochuli's whistle malfunctioned. I'm being sarcastic. It didn't malfunction, he just blew it TOO SOON!
It's needless to say that officials make mistakes--they can surely put the err in error. Love 'em or hate 'em, they will always be a part of sports--so maybe I should just try to get used to them.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
A Gripe About the MLB All-Star Game
A Gripe About the MLB All-Star Game
July 13th of this year, the Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star game will be held in Los Angeles. The Angels must be happy that their stadium was picked for such a special event. In addition to holding just over 45,000 spectators, Angel Stadium has a peaceful atmosphere (it even has a little stream just to the left of center field--real nice.)
Now, here's my gripe--something the MLB needs to change are the uniforms the players wear. If you've ever watched an All-Star game, then you know the players wear their team uniforms during the game. This is so confusing to me; I sometimes can't figure out which player is playing for which league--I'll be thinking Is he playing for the American League or the National League? I usually pull for the American League, and I'll be like, "Get him out, Wright! Oh! Wait, that guys on the other team!" So, what I think the MLB needs to do is to make cool uniforms with only the leagues' names on the front and their name and number on the back, and use distinguishable colors for both of them. They should also have a helmet identifying what team they play for. An idea that the MLB could do for the fans would be to let them design the uniforms, have a vote(sort of like what Mountain Dew does), and then pick the winner. Believe me, then, during the game, you would know which players play for which league.
July 13th of this year, the Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star game will be held in Los Angeles. The Angels must be happy that their stadium was picked for such a special event. In addition to holding just over 45,000 spectators, Angel Stadium has a peaceful atmosphere (it even has a little stream just to the left of center field--real nice.)
Now, here's my gripe--something the MLB needs to change are the uniforms the players wear. If you've ever watched an All-Star game, then you know the players wear their team uniforms during the game. This is so confusing to me; I sometimes can't figure out which player is playing for which league--I'll be thinking Is he playing for the American League or the National League? I usually pull for the American League, and I'll be like, "Get him out, Wright! Oh! Wait, that guys on the other team!" So, what I think the MLB needs to do is to make cool uniforms with only the leagues' names on the front and their name and number on the back, and use distinguishable colors for both of them. They should also have a helmet identifying what team they play for. An idea that the MLB could do for the fans would be to let them design the uniforms, have a vote(sort of like what Mountain Dew does), and then pick the winner. Believe me, then, during the game, you would know which players play for which league.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Starting Pitchers of the New York Yankees
Starting Pitchers of the New York Yankees
The New York Yankees have had a 26-18 year so far, and they are second in the AL East. In this post I will talk about their starting pitchers and provide some of their most interesting stats.
CC Sabathia
CC Sabathia is first in line on the pitching roster. He has played for the Indians, Brewers, and now the Yankees. He is 29 years old and a 9 year veteran who amazingly didn't go to college. He was a 1st round draft pick by Cleveland. Here are some of his 2010 season stats:
A.J. Burnett
A.J. Burnett is the second pitcher in the lineup. Burnett is 33 years old and an 11 year veteran. He has played for the Marlins, Blue Jays, and now the Yankees. In his first year, he was drafted in the 8th round by the New York Mets but didn't get any playing time. His stats are as follows:
Javier Vazquez
Javier Vazquez is the 3rd pitcher in the lineup. Just like A.J. Burnett, he is 33 years old and an 11 year veteran. He has been with the Twins, Yankees, White Sox, Braves, and now again back with the Yankees. Vazquez was drafted in the 5th round by Minnesota. Here are some of his stats:
Andy Pettitte
Andy Pettitte is the 4th pitcher in line. He is 37 year olds and a 15 year veteran. Pettitte was drafted in the 22nd round by the Yankees, and his career has allowed him playing time with both the Yankees and the Astros. Here are some of his stats:
Andy Pettitte Stats, News, Photos - New York Yankees - ESPN
The New York Yankees have had a 26-18 year so far, and they are second in the AL East. In this post I will talk about their starting pitchers and provide some of their most interesting stats.
CC Sabathia
CC Sabathia is first in line on the pitching roster. He has played for the Indians, Brewers, and now the Yankees. He is 29 years old and a 9 year veteran who amazingly didn't go to college. He was a 1st round draft pick by Cleveland. Here are some of his 2010 season stats:
- A 3.86 ERA
- 4-3 pitching record
- 49 strikeouts
- 65.1 innings pitched
A.J. Burnett
A.J. Burnett is the second pitcher in the lineup. Burnett is 33 years old and an 11 year veteran. He has played for the Marlins, Blue Jays, and now the Yankees. In his first year, he was drafted in the 8th round by the New York Mets but didn't get any playing time. His stats are as follows:
- A 3.86 ERA
- 4-2 pitching record
- 40 strikeouts
- 58.1 innings pitched
Javier Vazquez
Javier Vazquez is the 3rd pitcher in the lineup. Just like A.J. Burnett, he is 33 years old and an 11 year veteran. He has been with the Twins, Yankees, White Sox, Braves, and now again back with the Yankees. Vazquez was drafted in the 5th round by Minnesota. Here are some of his stats:
- A 6.69 ERA
- 3-4 pitching record
- 34 strikeouts
- 36 innings pitched
Andy Pettitte
Andy Pettitte is the 4th pitcher in line. He is 37 year olds and a 15 year veteran. Pettitte was drafted in the 22nd round by the Yankees, and his career has allowed him playing time with both the Yankees and the Astros. Here are some of his stats:
- A 2.68 ERA
- 5-1 pitching record
- 32 strikeouts
- 50.1 innings pitched
Andy Pettitte Stats, News, Photos - New York Yankees - ESPN
Thursday, May 6, 2010
A Walk Through NFL History with the New York Giants
A Walk Through History with the New York Giants
I think it is time to take a history lesson about an NFL team. The New York Giants have been playing the game of football since 1925, and during this 85 years they have not changed their name. Also, they have had 18 coaches, and produced such career players as Tiki Barber, Phil Simms, and Michael Strahan. Let's look at some of their stats:
Tiki Barber
Phil Simms
Michael Strahan
These are just a few of many great players who have had good careers with the New York Giants.
I think it is time to take a history lesson about an NFL team. The New York Giants have been playing the game of football since 1925, and during this 85 years they have not changed their name. Also, they have had 18 coaches, and produced such career players as Tiki Barber, Phil Simms, and Michael Strahan. Let's look at some of their stats:
Tiki Barber
- 10,449 yards rushing in career
- 55 touchdowns in career
- 4.7 average yards rushing
- 2,217 career carries
Phil Simms
- 199 touchdowns in career
- 157 interceptions in career
- 33,462 career passing yards
- 78.5 average passer rating
Michael Strahan
- 429 tackles in career
- 141.5 career sacks
- 14 forced fumbles in career
- 4 interceptions in career
These are just a few of many great players who have had good careers with the New York Giants.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Who Will Win the 2009-10 Stanley Cup? Part II
Who Will Win the 2009-10 Stanley Cup? Part II
Montreal Canadians
The Montreal Canadians gave the Capitals a run for their money in their series. In the seventh game, Montreal pulled off the upset by beating the Capitals 2-1. The Canadians have had a bad year at 39-33. The Canadians have such great players as Mike Cammalleri, Tomas Plekanec, and goalie Jaroslav Halak. Montreal currently has no major injuries, only nagging minor ones. I believe Montreal won't make it past the Quarters. They will be playing the Pittsburg Penguins--so that will be the end of their upset streak.
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins took control of the playoffs from the beginning. They won their series against Buffalo 4 games to 2. The Bruins have not had the best year. A 39-30 year is not good, so I'm surprised they even made it to the Semis. The Bruins' key impact players are Mark Recchi, Zdeno Chara, and goalie Tuukka Rask. Boston's one key injury is to defenseman Mark Stuart who has an infected left pinkie and will not play in the second round. I think Boston will make it to the Finals and lose.
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks have had their share of losses in the Quarter-finals. The Blackhawks have had a great season at 52-22, and won their series 4 games to 2 against Nashville. I wouldn't be surprised if they made it to the Finals. The Blackhawks have such great players as Patrick Kane, Jonathon Toews, and goalie Antti Niemi. The Blackhawks currently have no injuries but they will most likely have some before the end of the year. I have a feeling that the Blackhawks will make it to the Stanly Cup.
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings, in their Quarter-finals, played a 4-3 series against Phoenix. The Red Wings have had a 44-24 season which is pretty average. They have great players like Pavel Datsyuk, Henrik Zetterburg, and goalie Jimmy Howard. Detroit has no injuries so far, but they will have some sooner or later. I think they will make it to the Finals but lose.
Soon I will post about the Stanley Cup. I will pick the winner once the two teams are set up.
(Everybody doesn't get there pick right)
Montreal Canadians
The Montreal Canadians gave the Capitals a run for their money in their series. In the seventh game, Montreal pulled off the upset by beating the Capitals 2-1. The Canadians have had a bad year at 39-33. The Canadians have such great players as Mike Cammalleri, Tomas Plekanec, and goalie Jaroslav Halak. Montreal currently has no major injuries, only nagging minor ones. I believe Montreal won't make it past the Quarters. They will be playing the Pittsburg Penguins--so that will be the end of their upset streak.
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins took control of the playoffs from the beginning. They won their series against Buffalo 4 games to 2. The Bruins have not had the best year. A 39-30 year is not good, so I'm surprised they even made it to the Semis. The Bruins' key impact players are Mark Recchi, Zdeno Chara, and goalie Tuukka Rask. Boston's one key injury is to defenseman Mark Stuart who has an infected left pinkie and will not play in the second round. I think Boston will make it to the Finals and lose.
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks have had their share of losses in the Quarter-finals. The Blackhawks have had a great season at 52-22, and won their series 4 games to 2 against Nashville. I wouldn't be surprised if they made it to the Finals. The Blackhawks have such great players as Patrick Kane, Jonathon Toews, and goalie Antti Niemi. The Blackhawks currently have no injuries but they will most likely have some before the end of the year. I have a feeling that the Blackhawks will make it to the Stanly Cup.
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings, in their Quarter-finals, played a 4-3 series against Phoenix. The Red Wings have had a 44-24 season which is pretty average. They have great players like Pavel Datsyuk, Henrik Zetterburg, and goalie Jimmy Howard. Detroit has no injuries so far, but they will have some sooner or later. I think they will make it to the Finals but lose.
Soon I will post about the Stanley Cup. I will pick the winner once the two teams are set up.
(Everybody doesn't get there pick right)
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Who Will Win the 2009-10 Stanley Cup? Part I
Who Will Win the 2009-10 Stanley Cup? Part I
Philadelphia Flyers
Right now several teams are in the hunt for the Stanley Cup. Most of the them are done with the Conference Quarter-finals and are about to advance to the Semis. One team that is advancing is Philadelphia. The Flyers won their series against New Jersey, 4 games to 1. I guess you could say they've have had a good year--a 41-35 record is average. They have many good players such as Mike Richards, Claude Giroux, and goalie Brian Boucher, but injuries to key players Simon Gagne, Jeff Carter, and Chris Pronger won't help them. I think the Flyers will not make it past the Semis. They just can't defeat their other Conference teams.
Philadelphia Flyers News, Schedule, Players, Stats, Video - NHL - ESPN
San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks are moving into the Semi-finals, too. They won their series 4 games to 2 against the Colorado Avalanche. The Sharks have had one of their best seasons ever with a 51-20 record. They have many great players such as Ryan Clowe, Joe Pavalski, and goalie Evgeni Nabokov. Currently, the Sharks have no major injuries going into the playoffs, but they do have some minor ones which may slow them down on the ice. I predict San Jose to make it to the Conference Finals and lose.
San Jose Sharks News, Schedule, Players, Stats, Video - NHL - ESPN
Pittsburg Penguins
The Pittsburg Penguins defeated the Ottawa Senators 4 games to 2 to make it in to the playoffs. The Penguins have had a good year with a 47-28 record. They have hall-of-fame material players like Evegni Malkin, Sidney Crosby, and goalie Mark Andre Fleury. Pittsburg also has no major injuries right now, only some minor ones that could hinder them going forward. I have a great feeling about the Penguins--it's a feeling that they will be champs once again. They will no doubt be in the Stanley Cup Finals.
Pittsburgh Penguins News, Schedule, Players, Stats, Video - NHL - ESPN
Vancouver Canucks
By defeating the Sacramento Kings 4 games to 2, the Vancouver Canucks have staked a claim in the Semis. The Canucks have had a great year, 49-28. Their most notable players are Mikael Samuelsson, Henrik Sedin, and goalie Roberto Luongo. Only one injury so far--Nolan Baumgartner (no information has been released yet concerning it). I have a feeling this team won't make it to the Finals.
Vancouver Canucks News, Schedule, Players, Stats, Video - NHL - ESPN
Philadelphia Flyers
Right now several teams are in the hunt for the Stanley Cup. Most of the them are done with the Conference Quarter-finals and are about to advance to the Semis. One team that is advancing is Philadelphia. The Flyers won their series against New Jersey, 4 games to 1. I guess you could say they've have had a good year--a 41-35 record is average. They have many good players such as Mike Richards, Claude Giroux, and goalie Brian Boucher, but injuries to key players Simon Gagne, Jeff Carter, and Chris Pronger won't help them. I think the Flyers will not make it past the Semis. They just can't defeat their other Conference teams.
Philadelphia Flyers News, Schedule, Players, Stats, Video - NHL - ESPN
San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks are moving into the Semi-finals, too. They won their series 4 games to 2 against the Colorado Avalanche. The Sharks have had one of their best seasons ever with a 51-20 record. They have many great players such as Ryan Clowe, Joe Pavalski, and goalie Evgeni Nabokov. Currently, the Sharks have no major injuries going into the playoffs, but they do have some minor ones which may slow them down on the ice. I predict San Jose to make it to the Conference Finals and lose.
San Jose Sharks News, Schedule, Players, Stats, Video - NHL - ESPN
Pittsburg Penguins
The Pittsburg Penguins defeated the Ottawa Senators 4 games to 2 to make it in to the playoffs. The Penguins have had a good year with a 47-28 record. They have hall-of-fame material players like Evegni Malkin, Sidney Crosby, and goalie Mark Andre Fleury. Pittsburg also has no major injuries right now, only some minor ones that could hinder them going forward. I have a great feeling about the Penguins--it's a feeling that they will be champs once again. They will no doubt be in the Stanley Cup Finals.
Pittsburgh Penguins News, Schedule, Players, Stats, Video - NHL - ESPN
Vancouver Canucks
By defeating the Sacramento Kings 4 games to 2, the Vancouver Canucks have staked a claim in the Semis. The Canucks have had a great year, 49-28. Their most notable players are Mikael Samuelsson, Henrik Sedin, and goalie Roberto Luongo. Only one injury so far--Nolan Baumgartner (no information has been released yet concerning it). I have a feeling this team won't make it to the Finals.
Vancouver Canucks News, Schedule, Players, Stats, Video - NHL - ESPN
There are still other teams to play before we have the full Semi bracket. Washington leads 3 games to 2 against Montreal, Boston leads 3 games to 2 against Buffalo, Chicago leads 3 games to 2 against Nashville, and Phoenix and Detroit are going to the seventh game. I will be back with more after they finish up the Quarters.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
The NFL Draft
The NFL Draft
It's that time again, tonight is the night were we find out where all of this year's crop of players go. Such players as: Jimmy Clausen, Sam Bradford, C.J. Spiller, Toby Gerhart, Thaddeus Lewis, and Tim Tebow. I will talk about several important people in the draft.
C.J. Spiller
C.J. Spiller of the Clemson Tigers was the best thing that ever happened to the Tigers. Spiller helped score most of the touchdowns in their games. Pretty much one kick returned per game. He is practically another Devin Hester. I think this guy is going to make 1st round easy. The team I think he is going to are the Jets. They could use him. He will be the starting kick returner for one team, but probably 3rd string for halfback. Here are some seasonal stats:
Cj Spiller News, Videos, Photos, and PodCasts - ESPN
Sam Bradford
Sam Bradford of the Oklahoma Sooners is entering the draft as a Junior. I think it was a bad decision. After that injury early in the season his stats aren't high. Scouts don't judge how you sit on the bench or rock a sling. Maybe the scouts thought he did enough in the Combine. It is hard to say who will do good in the NFL. All sorts of college players who made history for their college went bad. Here are some stats of Sam Bradford:
Sam Bradford Stats, News, Photos - Oklahoma Sooners - NCAA College Football - ESPN
Toby Gerhart
Toby Gerhart of the Stanford Cardinals is one of the best running backs I have seen in a while. If you have ever seen the bulls running at Pampona that is what he is like when he runs. He practically runs over anyone that is in his way. I don't even know why teams bother tackling this kid. It takes three men to take him down. This guy will go First round easy. Here are some stats for this kid:
Toby Gerhart Stats, News, Photos - Stanford Cardinal - NCAA College Football - ESPN
Tim Tebow
Tim Tebow of the Florida Gators was a great thing for them. 2 years straight he led them to victories in 2 bowl games. This guy is a mixture of Peyton Manning and the old Michael Vick. I gotta feelin that he is going to make 2nd round. This guy is used to Florida's style of offense. NFL does something totally different. NFL doesn't do the option. I think he could play good at any position. Halfback would be great for this guy. Here are some stats:
Tim Tebow Stats, News, Photos - Florida Gators - NCAA College Football - ESPN
(Oh well, I will get em next time)
It's that time again, tonight is the night were we find out where all of this year's crop of players go. Such players as: Jimmy Clausen, Sam Bradford, C.J. Spiller, Toby Gerhart, Thaddeus Lewis, and Tim Tebow. I will talk about several important people in the draft.
C.J. Spiller
C.J. Spiller of the Clemson Tigers was the best thing that ever happened to the Tigers. Spiller helped score most of the touchdowns in their games. Pretty much one kick returned per game. He is practically another Devin Hester. I think this guy is going to make 1st round easy. The team I think he is going to are the Jets. They could use him. He will be the starting kick returner for one team, but probably 3rd string for halfback. Here are some seasonal stats:
- 216 attempts
- 1212 rushing yards
- 5.6 Avg.
- 12 TDs
Cj Spiller News, Videos, Photos, and PodCasts - ESPN
Sam Bradford
Sam Bradford of the Oklahoma Sooners is entering the draft as a Junior. I think it was a bad decision. After that injury early in the season his stats aren't high. Scouts don't judge how you sit on the bench or rock a sling. Maybe the scouts thought he did enough in the Combine. It is hard to say who will do good in the NFL. All sorts of college players who made history for their college went bad. Here are some stats of Sam Bradford:
- 562 yds (8,403 yards college career)
- 2 touchdowns (88 in college career)
- 0 interceptions (16 in college career)
- 2 sacks (25 in college career)
Sam Bradford Stats, News, Photos - Oklahoma Sooners - NCAA College Football - ESPN
Toby Gerhart
Toby Gerhart of the Stanford Cardinals is one of the best running backs I have seen in a while. If you have ever seen the bulls running at Pampona that is what he is like when he runs. He practically runs over anyone that is in his way. I don't even know why teams bother tackling this kid. It takes three men to take him down. This guy will go First round easy. Here are some stats for this kid:
- 1,871 yards (3,522 in college)
- 27 touchdowns (43 touchdowns in college)
- 0 fumbles (0 in career)
Toby Gerhart Stats, News, Photos - Stanford Cardinal - NCAA College Football - ESPN
Tim Tebow
Tim Tebow of the Florida Gators was a great thing for them. 2 years straight he led them to victories in 2 bowl games. This guy is a mixture of Peyton Manning and the old Michael Vick. I gotta feelin that he is going to make 2nd round. This guy is used to Florida's style of offense. NFL does something totally different. NFL doesn't do the option. I think he could play good at any position. Halfback would be great for this guy. Here are some stats:
- 2,895 passing yards (9,285 in college)
- 21 touchdowns (88 in college)
- 5 interceptions (16 in college)
- 29 sacks (57 in career)
Tim Tebow Stats, News, Photos - Florida Gators - NCAA College Football - ESPN
(Oh well, I will get em next time)
Monday, April 19, 2010
1st Basemen of the AL East
1st Basemen of the AL East
The AL East has produced such fantastic first basemen as: Johnny Mize, Eddie Murray, Don Mattingly, Boog Powell, and the forever great Lou Gehrig. This year's group of first baseman are not exactly on the road to greatness. Here's my take on this year's starters:
Garrett Atkins
Garrett Atkins (Onetwo1--en.wikipedia)
(previously with Colorado)
The Baltimore Orioles are the not so good team in the AL East today. They are 2-11 currently. Their starting 1st baseman is a guy named Garrett Atkins. Atkins is a 30 year old, 7 year veteran in the MLB. He hasn't been with the Baltimore his whole career. So far this year he has a :
- .239 batting average
- 5 RBIs and no home runs (98 in career)
- 11 hits
- 2 runs
- 0 home runs (98 home runs in career)
- 0 stolen bases (8 in career)
My opinion is he is a below average hitter. If I were a coach I would not tell him to steal a base.
Garrett Atkins Stats, News, Photos - Baltimore Orioles - ESPN
Kevin Youkilis
Kevin Youkilis (Keith Allison--Flickr)
The Boston Red Sox have had an average year so far with a 4-9 season. The first baseman is Kevin Youkilis. Youkilis is 31 years old, six year veteran. Youkilis has been with Boston since he started out in 2001. Here are some quick facts:
- .217 batting average
- 6 RBIs (414 RBIs in career)
- 1 stolen base (20 in career)
- 10 hits (715 hits in career)
This veteran is going to get a higher average at the end of the year.
Kevin Youkilis Stats, News, Photos - Boston Red Sox - ESPN
Lyle Overbay
Lyle Overbay (Jeramey Jannene--Flickr)
The Toronto Blue Jays have a rather good year, 8-5 season. Their first baseman is Lyle Overbay. Overbay is a 33 year old, 9 year veteran. He was not drafted by Toronto, he was actually drafted by Arizona. This year is not a good year for Overbay:
- .115 batting average
- 0 home runs (102 home runs in career)
- 3 RBIs (460 RBIs in career)
- 6 hits (940 hits in career)
- 0 stolen bases (12 stolen bases in career)
Lyle Overbay Stats, News, Photos - Toronto Blue Jays - ESPN
Mark Teixeira
Mark Teixeira
Chris Ptacek--Flickr)
The New York Yankees are on a 9-3 season right now. Their main first baseman is Mark Teixeira. Mark Teixeiara is a 30 year old, 7 year veteran. Mark Teixeiara has not started off on a good note:
- .114 batting average
- 1 home run (243 home runs career)
- 6 RBIs (804 RBIs)
- 5 hits (1172 hits career)
- 0 stolen bases (15 stolen bases in career)
This isn't like the Mark Teixeiara I am used to. I think though he will be able to pull off a good season. It is only the 12th game.
Mark Teixeira Stats, News, Photos - New York Yankees - ESPN
Carlos Peña
(Keith Allison--Flickr)
Carlos Pena
The Tampa Bay Rays have had an excellent start to the season with a 10-3 season. Their first baseman is Carlos Pena. Pena is a 31 year old, 9 year veteran. Pena has had a good year so far:
- .273 batting average
- 4 home runs (206 home runs career)
- 12 RBIs (578 RBIs career)
- 12 hits (787 hits)
- 1 stolen bases (19 stolen bases in career)
I believe from what is here, these guys are not the best in the business. However they could be great one day.
Carlos Pena Stats, News, Photos - Tampa Bay Rays - ESPN
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