Mr. 3000

First Yankee to achieve 3000 hits!







Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Bio Mariano Rivera

By Tizziana

Mariano Rivera was born November 29, 1969 Panama City, Panama. His parents Mariano Sr. and Delia Rivera raised him in the fishing village of Puerto Caimito in Panama.

Rivera began playing baseball for a team, representing his local district. A Yankees scout attended one of his games and after watching him throw, he arranged for him to attend a Yankees tryout camp in Panama City.

He flew to the United States to begin pitching for the Rookie level in the Yankees of the Gulf Coast League, he pitched 26 innings, including 15 hit-less innings. He played an important role in the Yankees advancing to and winning the 1996 World Series against the Atlanta Braves.

In 1998, he saved 36 games in 41 opportunities. He helped the Yankees beat the San Diego Padres in the 1998 World Series. In 1999, was also voted as an All-Star, and led the Major Leagues. He was also given the World Series MVP Award for earning two saves and a win against the Braves in the 1999 World Series In 2002, he was placed on the disabled list three times for groin and shoulder strains. In 2009 Mariano saved the last game and became a World Champ for the 5th time.

Rivera was 17th pitcher in MLB history to record 300 saves and the only the second pitcher in history to get over 500 saves. Only one player has more saves than him and might catch him in 2 years if he does not retire.

Rivera married his wife, Clara, on November 9, 1991. They have three sons: Mariano Jr., Jafet, and Jaziel. In November 2007 he became the highest paid reliever in baseball history with a 45 Million contract for 3 years.

Rivera is a partner in a restaurant in New Rochelle, New York called "Mo's New York Grill". He is also involved with giving contributions in Panama, which include building an elementary school and a church, providing Christmas gifts to children, and developing a program that provides computer access and adult mentors to youths. He is role model to many in Panama.
When he retires from Baseball Mariano Rivera hopes to become the second Panamanian to be elected to the Hall of Fame, Rod Carew is the only Panamanian in the Hall of Fame for the moment

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

ESPN Yankees vs Redsox Opener Spot

By Frank Solares

Colin Cowheard on his show started an argument over Red Sox Yankees Opening night baseball, lets just say he can do a week on this topic. If you know Colin and ever heard his show, the man is brilliant. His shtick is getting the masses pissed off. The reason is 99 percent of Americans are wrong on any given subject. The 1 percent does not think or react emotionally.

As a result, his radio show arguably is ESPN’s number one show. One reason why WFAN loses the mid day battle is his brilliant show. Young and relevant he relates to the 18-35 demo.

On this subject he is 100% spot on, the two best teams should open the Year regardless of league. Why wait until May June and July to have an inter league game. A Phillies Yankees Game to start the season that would be amazing.

The NFL gets it correct almost 99% of the time and each year they open with a bang.

Friday, March 26, 2010

Phil The Franchise THE FUTURE

By Frank Solares

The Yankees and Joe Girardi made a great decision making Phil Hughes the 5th starter. The move makes the Yankees pitching staff 1-12 the Strongest in baseball .

The starting Pitching

CC
Burnett
Pettitte
Vazquez
Hughes

Bullpen from importance

Rivera
Joba
Chan Ho Park
Robertson
Marte
Aceves
Mitre ( The Long Man)


The they have balance in the starting rotation 1-5, as long as they all perform to the back of the baseball card, the Yankees starting pitching is a good or better than the Red Sox. The bullpen is better, any time you have 5 potential closers on your pen you are will win many close games. At one point of another Joba, Marte, Park and Robertson will be called on to close for MO that night and especially when Mo goes through his yearly struggle.
We are going to have a very exciting 2010, the Sox are better this year than last, the Rays are better than anytime in franchise history, the Orioles have good young talent, the Blue Jays are happy that Roy is gone so they can tank the season without a drill sergeant and the Yankees are the Champs for the first time since 2000

Friday, March 19, 2010

On Mauer to the Yanks or Redsox

By Frank Solares

When does Fantasy baseball become reality, if the Yankees or Red Sox end up with Joe Mauer it be horrible for the game.

We cant have any team own all the best players in the game. The same way how the Sox cant have the best five pitchers in baseball. I know that it is sexy to see teams have great clubs and that they draw great crowds, but when is enough is enough.

Baseball should cap the amount of number one stars you can have a club. Lets say you have 25 best players at any position. A team should not have more than 5 total number one players at any position.

Enough is Enough guys

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Final Four

My National Champs Kentucky.

Final Four East Bracket


Here are my Final Four East Picks


Final Four South Bracket


Here are my picks for the south brackets.


Final Four West Bracket


These are my picks for the West Bracket.


Final Four MidWest Bracket


Here are my Picks for the Mid West Bracket.

My Cats win SEC







My cats have won the SEC Title....... Let the Madness begin REFUSE TO LOSE....
They will go after another Title, just like my Penguins did last year and my Yankees. Something My Niners know about. Every Year the Cats have won the Final Four the Yankees have won the World Series. Number 28 is almost here!!!!!!!!!

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Random Thoughts on Yanks and Sports

Random Thoughts
By Frank Solares

Yankees Thoughts

1. A-Rod has nothing to worry about that said I hope he told the truth. He is running out of supporters and don’t get me wrong last years postseason was key to his success. At 200 million dollars and 6 years left the Yankees need him happy. In 3 years he will be the face of the organization, especially when Jete retires and he becomes the darling of the town. I am one of those hard core A-rod apologists but after a while we can not keep waiting for the shoe to drop.
2. Cash and every Yankee Fan in the Universe agree that the development of the pitching staff is of the most importance. That said you cant tell me that having Ace, or Mitre be the number 5 and have Joba in the 7th, Hughes 8th and Mo in the 9th. One of these guys will be next in line after Mariano retires.
3.Granderson continues to struggle versus left handed pitching. I know that the wind has been crazy at spring training but playing him at center might not be the correct move for him for the future of the ball club.
4. Nick Johnson getting injured will be part of the 2010 norm. I home Miranda makes the team to fortify the DH spot and use him as a backup at first.
5. Yankees need to be careful with Cervelli he is very important for the future. Catchers with concussions do not last and having a young catcher that can call a great game is very important.





On Sports


6. I can’t wait to the NCAA tournament; I might make the trip to Jacksonville to see some hoops. All depends on what side of the bracket my Cats fall under.
7. My final four team at this moment would be UK, CUSE, DUKE, Kansas. They are also my top seeds in the tournament. Everyone is going crazy on Ohio State, please give me a break, who have they played all year?
8. More than one mid major will make the sweet 16.
9. Tiger needs to play the Arnold Palmer invitational then go and win the Masters. He should send Big Ben a candy gram and a stripper. Thanks for getting him of the back page.
10. Speaking of Big Ben, dude you are a Super Bowl winning QB can you settle down please, you need to be a little more classy than that. Something tells me that his money will get him off.. Lets just hope no other women come out.


Lastly Jets stole Cromartie from the Chargers. Can you imagine the secondary the JETS will have next year. Teams better run the ball well.



More later....

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Arizona D-Backs

By Frank Solares

Some professionals and smart people have indicated that this team will finish 3rd in the western division. I am not a professional and people that know me can tell you that I am pretty dumb.

Well this might top it all and it might even make some people doubt my baseball knowledge.

My friends can tell you that I pick the Dodgers to win the West every year. This year The D-Backs get my pick as the best in the West? Or will they finish 3rd?

The addition of Edwin Jackson will make the difference between 3rd and 1st. The lineup is second only to the Phils, add in power and speed and you have a deadly one through eight.

One through twenty five is not bad as well.


A.J. Hinch Manager


Pitchers
Dan Haren, Ari SP
Brandon Webb, Ari SP
Edwin Jackson, Ari SP
Ian Kennedy, Ari SP
Billy Buckner, Ari SP

Chad Qualls, Closer


Bullpen
Bob Howry, Ari RP
Aaron Heilman, Ari RP
Juan Gutierrez, Ari RP
Esmerling Vasquez, Ari RP
Bryan Augenstein, Ari RP
Rodrigo Lopez, Ari SP

Lineup
Chris Young, Ari OF
Justin Upton, Ari OF
Adam LaRoche, Ari 1B
Mark Reynolds, Ari 3B
Stephen Drew, Ari SS
Miguel Montero, Ari C
Conor Jackson, Ari OF
Kelly Johnson, Ari 2B

Bench
Gerardo Parra, Ari OF
Chris Snyder, Ari C
Ryan Roberts, Ari 2B
Augie Ojeda, Ari 2B,3B, SS
Cole Gillespie, Ari OF

Not a bad squad.

My Pick and humble opinion they Finish 1st.

Sid The KID



At 22 Crosby has won an MVP, a Gold Medal and a Cup. His Career is starting out like number 2 on the Yankees, Captain Derek Jeter.

This cover The cover of the March 8 issue of Sports Illustrated, on newsstands Wednesday.