Wednesday, February 6, 2013

MLB 30 Faces: AL East

Boston Red sox: Dustin Pedroia. The Sox are going to have their hands full at the plate this season, but luckily they have a great fielder, and hitter in number 15.

Toronto Bluejays: José Bautista. The Jays may actually be the favorite to win the AL East this season, and Bautista is a prime reason for it. Let the 27 homers in 92 games speak for themselves.

New York Yankees: Curtis Granderson. The Yankees Center fielder can certainly do big things, both with his glove, and with his bat, but can he keep it up this season?

Baltimore Orioles: Adam Jones. The Orioles All- Star center fielder is going to make some highlight reels this season. His contact, and power, and speed, create an all around terrific player in Adam Jones

Tampa Bay Rays: David Price. I knew coming into this, a few pitchers would be named, but it isn't ideal as one out of every five games you'll get this guy. However, a guy like David Price, is the kind of strategist, who also has the skill set to fire strikes.

Michigan vs. Ohio State

In late night, overtime battle, between two top ten teams, it was a fight to the end between these two Big Ten powerhouses. Probably the biggest matchup in this one was Trey Burke vs. Aaron Craft. These two definitely lived up to the hype, but the two larger performances were definitely Tim Hardaway Jr. and Deshaun Thomas, cashing in for 23 and 17 respectively. The game was tied after 40 minutes, after Deshaun Thomas hit a three, to force the OT. With 7.9 seconds left, Ohio State was forced to foul, forcing Michigan to the line, after hitting the front but missing the back end of the two, it was a 76-74 game. Aaron Craft received the ball, rushing it up the court. Craft was met by Glenn Robinson at about the three point line, Craft made his way around Robinson, when he was met by Trey Burke, Craft had a step of Burke, and went up with a lay up. The lay up missed rim, and the buzzer sounded. Craft lay on the ground waiting for a foul. And I think he deserved one. There was definitely some contact, thought the slapping of Craft's, wrists. But honestly, Michigan deserved this win, and I tell you, after last night, I think Ohio State will be a 3 seed and Michigan a one seed. With that said, I think either of these teams ( plus Indiana and MSU) can make a final four run.

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Welcome to Sports Blog

Hey guys,
Basically, this is a blog designed to chat about all things sporting related. Though, I am no Mike and Mike, or Sportscenter, I do know my stuff about sports, and my goal is to write about what YOU want to read. I'm talking about college basketball bubble watches, NFL recaps, and analysis, some baseball small talk, NBA, some NHL, NASCAR, college football, and of course international soccer. Each night, I will update this page, anywhere from 9 pm or later. So lets get this page up and running.