Writing the Pine

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Exactly 8 years after the heart-breaking loss to the Diamonbacks in the 2001 World Series, the Yankees are once again the World Series champions. After not fully appreciating the 4 title run in the late ’90s, this playoff run will long be remembered by me. And before I go into some thoughts on [...]

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World Series Prediction: Phillies Win In 5

Phillies in 5. In the series that’s been dubbed The Liberty Series (Statue v. Bell), the I-95 Series, the AmTrak Series, or even a throwback series matching up some of baseball’s oldest teams, the Phillies have the edge. I’m calling it Cheesesteaks v. Cheesecakes. It has a nice ring to it. And plus, I [...]

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Section 203: Yanks Advance to their 40th World Series

The clock struck 12 and there were two strikes on Gary Matthews, Jr.  Mo bent at the waist, held his form and delivered a third strike to finally put away a pesky, resilient Angels squad.  At 12:01, the Yankees won their 40th American League Pennant and will face the defending World Series champs, the Philadelphia [...]

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A-Rod Ass-Grab

Ok, we need to address this. I tried ignoring it.  We do things in the heat of the moment.  Adrenaline pumping.  25 guys on a 10 month journey and the moment just happens. But I can’t ignore it anymore. Rho Dynasty commented about it , and David (aka the writer formerly known as YJ) brought it up last [...]

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Section 203: Yankees/Angels Preview and Predictions

I hope we don’t see this again.  It happened in ‘02.  It happened again in ‘05.  They’ve always played us tough, rallied behind their monkey to pummel our bullpen (Mo included), and protected their homefield.  (Which isn’t in Los Angeles.  It’s in Anaheim.  That’s like if the NY Giants called themselves the New York Giants [...]

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Section 203: 25-Man Playoff Roster

After Joba Chamberlain’s forgettable start against the K.C. Royals in the Yankees regular season finale (which I attended), I think the Yankees are going to go with a 3-man rotation with 7-8 relief pitchers.  That means they’ll carry 14-15 position players with them to the ALDS against their likely opponents, the Detroit Tigers.  Who should [...]

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Section 203/Weekend Sports Musings Extravaganza!

“Yes. I know I’m awesome. Thank you. Thank you. Where’s my contract extension?” It’s been a while since I posted. There’s been a lot of reflection and more importantly, a lot of (not-so-current) current events to cover since my last post. i.e.  I’m not going to be so lazy anymore. [...]

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Believing in The Machine

If Albert Pujols was found to have taken steroids, it would end my relationship with Major League Baseball.

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Where Have You Gone Allen Iverson?

I now know how people felt when Mickey Mantle retired from baseball. How comic book fans felt when Doomsday killed Superman. How wrestling fans felt when Hogan turned to nWo. It’s the same as how I feel when I think about the Allen Iverson situation in the NBA. It’s as though Hogan (the NBA) came [...]

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BREAKING NEWS: Sosa Tested Positive for PED in ‘03

Former co-golden boy of the summer of ‘98, Sammy Sosa allegedly tested positive for a PED in 2003.  He is one of the 104 that tested positive that year along with current Yankees 3B, Alex Rodriguez.  (His inclusion on the list was leaked earlier this year in spring training.) Aside from hurting his chances for any [...]

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