Archive for August, 2011
Major League Baseball Should Fold in Its Poker Game »
Commissioner, League Brass Must Stop “Poking” Their Head in ARod’s Business: By: Gary M. Ayd I am not here to be Alex Rodriguez's publicist. Nor am I going to claim in this space that he is a stand-up or likeable guy because he is not. That said, he also is not Albert Haynesworth, stomping on people’s heads, [...]
A.J. Burnett: Is the New York Yankees Starter the »
The New York Yankees have publicly announced that they have a problem most teams would love to have; they have too much pitching. Manager Joe Girardi has extended this week's rotation to a six-man group, allowing Ivan Nova and Phil Hughes a chance to battle for the final official spot in the order. However, with Nova's continued success and [...]
New York Yankees: Can They Do Anything with A.J. »
Wednesday night was supposed to be an easy win for the Yankees and A.J. Burnett.By the bottom of the third inning, the Yankees had handed Burnett a 13-1 lead, chasing out starter Gavin Floyd by getting nine hits and 10 runs off him in 2.1 innings.Burnett just had to get through five innings of work to even qualify for the easiest win possible.And [...]
Alex Rodriguez’ Gambling Alligations: What Is »
It was announced yesterday in various news sources, particularly the New York Times, that New York Yankees third-baseman Alex Rodriguez will be questioned by Major League Baseball officials concerning his participation in high stakes poker games.A-Rod allegedly participated in illegal poker games on two occasions.The details are all over the [...]
New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox: Series Preview »
All of Boston is buzzing in anticipation of this weekend's divisional showdown with the New York Yankees. New Englanders everywhere are feeling confident that their beloved Red Sox can pull off a third consecutive series sweep of the Bronx Bombers.If the Red Sox were able to pull off a sweep, this weekend, the Yankees would be in jeopardy of [...]
A.J. Burnett: The Model of Inconsistency for the New »
Yesterday against the Chicago White Sox, A.J. Burnett was staked to an early 12-run lead by the New York Yankees' potent offense. Burnett then proceeded to give half that lead back and was out of the game with one out in the fifth inning, resulting in a no-decision for him.In his previous start against the Baltimore Orioles, Burnett [...]
New York Yankees: The 7 Players Most Vital to a »
The New York Yankees have clearly established themselves as one of the top teams in baseball this season, currently sitting a game behind the Boston Red Sox in the American League East. While their hopes to win the division are still intact, the organization seems poised to easily take the wild card slot.At this point, it isn't a matter of whether [...]
The A-Rod Headlines Continue: When Is Enough Really »
Alex Rodriguez never seems to be out of the headlines. Whether he is dodging reporters while hanging with mysterious blondes in Toronto, dating superstar actresses, or confessing to the use of performance enhancers, there always seems to be some sort of drama attached to this guy. For those who lack publicity, there is always opportunity [...]
Alex Rodriguez’ Antics Reminiscent of Jose »
The days of domination are now fading, the pleading "love me" antics dialed back. Alex Rodriguez is still a phony, still an image-obsessed diva and yet he's more easily accepted in New York now than ever before, his World Series ring capably deflecting the scorn that plagued him in his early years as a Yankee. At age 36 and with a contract [...]
MLB: Alex Rodriguez Investigated for Illegal Gambling »
Major League Baseball is a cartel, which is defined as a syndicate, combine or trust formed especially to regulate prices and output in some field of business.Since MLB is a private corporation, it can make its own rules.One of its rules is that team owners are allowed to gamble.The George Steinbrenner family has been involved with thoroughbred [...]