The Republic of Sport

Posted Sunday March 29, 2009, About: Jeter destined for center field?

Say what you will about A-Rod as a person or a personality, but had he not switched to third, he would probably have gone down as the best defensive shortstop ever.

Posted Friday July 18, 2008, About: Gossage: Joba belongs in bullpen

The Yankees farm system is overflowing with potential and/or tested set-up men (Melancon, Cox, Strickland, Britton, Bruney). There aren't quite as many impact starters. Yes, Chamberlain throws too many pitches, perhaps a remnant of his set-up days, but he'll get over it. Putting him back in the bull-pen is... unwise.

Posted Friday November 30, 2007, About: Should Pacers trade O'Neal?

I love the Pacers, but you simply cannot trade O'Neal when his value is at its lowest. They should keep him, play him until his value increases, then trade him in the offseason. While he'll be older, it is doubtful they will get less than they can now.

Posted Monday July 30, 2007, About: Yankees grooming new setup man

So long as the Yanks still focus on making him a starter in the future, this is a good move. Liriano and Santana were both relievers, but I'd much prefer Joba to be a SP than a reliever.

Posted Wednesday July 25, 2007, About: United struggling with talent

As a Liverpool fan here, United can keep Heinze.

Posted Sunday June 24, 2007, About: Why Girardi doesn't want Yanks' job

So, the fact that Girardi actually passed on the Baltimore job somehow indicates that he might not want the Yankees' job? How exactly does that work?