Archive for April, 2010
Just three short weeks ago I was ready to don the new Braves shirt and cap that I purchased in advance of the 2010 season.
Things were looking up for the franchise at that time. The emergence of Jason Heyward was just around the corner. Tommy Hanson and Jair Jurrjens were ready to show their young, electric stuff once again. Chipper Jones was ready to prove that his terrible ’09 season was ...
The Mets went into this offseason with a list of issues that they needed to address. However, they came out of the winter with only outfielder Jason Bay and a bunch of spare parts.
Why didn’t they add to their payroll?
They said it was because they liked the rotation they had and must have been confident enough in the lineup, too. Well it turns out that they already ...
New York Rangers End of the Year Report and Offseason Plans
Posted: 26th April 2010 by Eric Bancker in NHL
The Rangers' season didn't end as they had hoped, as they missed the playoffs for the first time since the lockout.
The Rangers played inconsistent hockey all season long, and that proved to be their downfall.
If it weren't for a seven-game win streak in the beginning of the season and a record of 7-1-2 in their final 10 games, the Rangers wouldn't have even come close to a playoff spot.
The Good
The ...
Mets-Braves: Mike Pelfrey and Rain Help New York Sweep Atlanta
Posted: 26th April 2010 by Flushing Baseball Daily in MLB
Things are going really well for the Mets right now—so well that they just swept the Braves after beating them 1-0 in the final game, thanks to some rain and another strong performance by the emerging Mike Pelfrey.
Notes
Angel Pagan went 0-for-3.
Luis Castillo went 2-for-3.
Jose Reyes went 1-for-3 with a run scored.
Jason Bay went 1-for-2 with a walk.
David Wright went 0-for-2.
Ike Davis went 0-for-2.
Jeff Francoeur went 1-for-2.
Henry Blanco went 0-for-1 with ...
Heat-Celtics: Another Classic Game from Wade Would Breathe Life Into Miami
Posted: 26th April 2010 by Michael Pinto in NBA
Dwyane Wade played the best game of his postseason career in what might have been his last in a Heat uniform had he not done so.
Wade finished the game with 46 points, 30 in the second half, and Miami survived elimination with a 101-92 victory over the Boston Celtics in game four of their best of seven series.
The Heat now trail 3-1 in the series and head back to the ...
Baseball is undoubtedly a team sport. A winning team is built upon a group of 25 men with good chemistry and sportsmanship. Double plays, solid relief, and sacrifice hits are examples of how teammates rely on each other day in and day out.
But, there are some individual aspects of the game that have significance as well. Records, streaks, and milestones illustrate how the game has meaning to the individual player. ...
This year, as many would say, has already been a very exciting year as you couldn’t pinpoint which team would have the greatest chance in winning the title. The year’s first-round playoffs match ups have not disappointed so far. In the East, It seems most likely predictable, probably the lower seeds causing some havoc, but nothing much that would cause any upsets. However, in the West it is ...
Summary of April 20 through April 26
Overall Record: 13-6, First Place in AL Central
Weekly Record: 4-2
Team Bating Stats: .255 (-.051) , 4 HR (+0), 12 2B (-5), 1 3B (+0), 53 H (+1), 32 RS (-3), 23 RA (-1)
Team Pitching: 8.08 ERA (+3.72), 8.08 starter ERA (+2.49), 1.80 bullpen ERA (-2.54), 1/2 saves (+0), 48 K (+13), 36 ER (+10)
Who's Hot?: Justin Morneau- .476 (10-21) 2 HR, 7 RBI, ...
NBA Playoffs 2010: Milwaukee Bucks Playing In a Must Win Game 4
Posted: 26th April 2010 by Sachin Arora in NBA
The Milwaukee Bucks have been one of the better surprises of the 2009-10 season. Finishing in the 6th seed, the Bucks are up against the 3rd seed Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks are a tough team and many ruled out the Bucks after taking a 2-0 lead in the series. But the Bucks fought back in game three and are now within a game of tying the series.
This game tonight for ...
2010 NHL Playoffs: What Detroit Needs To Do To Win Game Seven
Posted: 26th April 2010 by Chris Minniti in NHL
I am too accustomed to winning.
Detroit is famous for some first round let downs—i.e. vs Anaheim, vs Edmonton, vs LA Kings.
But the last three years, I have seen my team fall no shorter than round three and I am not prepared to see that this year. They have battled too much during the year with injuries and inconsistency.
Detroit better not lose Game 7 Tuesday night in Phoenix.
A few things come to ...