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This is a guest post submitted by Mike Wright. Mike played all kinds of sports growing up and adamantly follows everything sports. He works with Phoenix Bats, a company that creates world-class wood bats for amateur and professional ball players around the world. Mike loves writing on different sports topics and is honored to contribute here.
Major League Baseball certainly features an array of great accomplishments in its over 130-year history.
Some of the achievements are indeed rare, including the Triple Crown.
The Triple Crown is achieved when one batter leads his respective league in batting average, home runs and runs batted in. Since modern record-keeping began at the start of the 20th century, the Triple Crown has only been achieved 13 times, the last in 1967 by Carl Yastrzemski of the Boston Red Sox.
There are those who believe that the Triple Crown may never be achieved, and given the fact that it’s
been 45 years since Yaz last captured the elusive Triple Crown, they may in fact be correct. However,
here is a list of five current MLB stars who are certainly more than capable of ending the Triple Crown
drought.
5. Carlos Gonzalez: Colorado Rockies
In 2010, Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez had a breakout season, leading the National
League with a .336 average and narrowly missing out on the Triple Crown, with 34 HR and 117 RBI.
At just 26 years of age, Gonzalez is just entering the prime of his career and has plenty of time to not
only expand on his 2010 numbers, but to possibly end the Triple Crown drought as well.
4. Ryan Braun: Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun, the 2011 National League MVP, narrowly missed out on the
batting title, finishing just five points behind eventual winner Jose Reyes. Braun also finished sixth in
home runs (33) and fourth in RBI (111).
Braun could very well be aided by the defection to the American League by former NL stars Albert
Pujols and Prince Fielder, and the current Achilles heel injury to Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan
Howard. With just a bit more pop in the bat, Braun could be an excellent candidate.
3. Jose Bautista: Toronto Blue Jays
Over the past two seasons, Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Jose Bautista has clearly shown that he is
capable of big-time production, with 97 home runs and 227 RBI during that span. In addition, Bautista
raised his batting average over 40 points last season, ending with a .302 mark.
If Bautista continues to hone his eye and develop even better plate discipline, the Triple Crown may not
be out of his reach.
2. Adrian Gonzalez: Boston Red Sox
Last year, Adrian Gonzalez’s first season with the Boston Red Sox, he finished second in the American
League batting race to Miguel Cabrera, hitting .338 with 27 HR and 117 RBI. While Gonzalez’s home run
numbers dipped slightly, he is capable of much more, hitting 40 long balls while playing half his games at
pitcher-friendly Petco Park in 2009.
In hitter-friendly Fenway Park, Gonzalez could absolutely be in contention for the Triple Crown,
especially with his power to the opposite field.
1. Miguel Cabrera: Detroit Tigers
Ever since breaking into the majors with the Florida Marlins in 2003, Miguel Cabrera has been a hitting
machine. In 2011, Cabrera captured the American League batting title with a .344 average while belting
30 HR with 105 RBI.
With Prince Fielder now in the Detroit Tigers’ lineup, Cabrera won’t be pitched around nearly as often,
and could very well be a viable candidate for the elusive Triple Crown.
Posted on Sunday, May 06, 2012 by Unknown
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
The Heat's trio of superdicks (sorry, superfriends) may be notorious for crashing one another's interviews, but this one might take the cake.
LeBron was giving an innocent interview after the Miami Heat's depressing thrashing of our New York Knicks, when this just randomly happened..
As the Boshtritch slowly stalks across the screen, the only thing we can think is, "WHO LET THAT DINOSAUR ON THE COURT??"
Now if only he just ate LeBron...
Maybe we'd have a chance.
Posted on Tuesday, May 01, 2012 by Jake Silver
Thursday, April 26, 2012
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Every team faces a dilemma at some point or another in the NFL draft. Who to select with the top choice? Safe choice or high ceiling? Defense or offense? This is the predicament that the Minnesota Vikings now find themselves in.
Thanks to the power of the big board, most teams can narrow their selection agony down to a couple of key players, but rarely is a team so off-point that only one out of three choices would be the truly safe pick.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1161296-nfl-draft-2012-why-the-minnesota-dvikings-must-select-matt-kalil
Posted on Thursday, April 26, 2012 by Jake Silver
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Monday, April 9, 2012
It's been a little over a year since Carmelo Anthony arrived in New York City with fanfare that shook the foundations of New York basketball. His coming was supposed to herald a new era of winning Knicks basketball.
As we all know, it didn't quite turn out that way....yet.'
On Easter Sunday at the Garden on national television, Anthony finally delivered the performance they brought him here for. Dropping 43 points (his career-high as a Knick),
Melo literally willed the 'Bockers to victory over the top-seeded Bulls, and delivered what will eventually be two of the defining moments of his Knick career.
The game-tying three sent the Garden into an understandable frenzy with 11 seconds to go...but he couldn't do that twice right?
Wrong. After all the drama and all the doubts (including our own here at JZSports), his 27-foot game winning bomb in OT gave him every right to proclaim "THIS IS MY HOUSE".
If he keeps this up, it just might be. That game-winner could prove to be the moment he finally won over the fans of New York City.
Posted on Monday, April 09, 2012 by Jake Silver
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Remember early in the 2010-2011 NBA Season, when Blake Griffin nailed former New York Knick Timofey Mozgov with a posterizing dunk?
Yeah, Mozgov does too.
Earlier in this NBA season, the now-Nugget Mozgov saw Griffin coming at him, and this time he decided to go all Ivan Drago on him.
We love Blake, but revenge is pretty sweet.
Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 by Jake Silver
Sunday, April 1, 2012
The creator of the New York Giants' post Super-Bowl celebration, Andre Brown has been suspended the first four games of the 2012 season for an apparent performance enhancing drug violation.
We love his enthusiasm for being a part of the world champions, and his team spirit is enthralling to say the least.
Having said that, what guy using performance enhancing drugs can't even get off the practice squad??
I mean..seriously.
Posted on Sunday, April 01, 2012 by Jake Silver
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
This is certainly not the first time that the Miami Dolphins will be abused for making this "trade" of Brandon Marshall, and it won't be the last time either.
Sure, they suck. They have an anemic offense. Sure, their quarterback situation is in flux and they are relying on attracting a free agent quarterback. Hey, the franchise has had one good season in the last decade or so, and were really hoping to bring in Peyton Manning.
The OBVIOUS thing to do in this situation is to trade your best offensive player for 2 future third round picks!
I always thought Stephen Ross was crazy, but this confirms it. No wonder Bill Parcells quit on him. All we can say to Joe Philbin is...good fucking luck. I mean seriously? You couldn't have asked for a goddamn second round pick?
As for the Chicago Bears, they came out nicely from this bank robbe...errrr...trade.
Not only have they reunited the dynamic duo of Jay Cutler and Brandon Marshall, they have assured that the recovering Matt Forte will not have to carry the offensive load in the future. And they did all of this basically for free.
Needless to say, the race for the 2012 NFC North title just went from a Detroit-Green Bay duel to a royal rumble that includes Da Bears.
Posted on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 by Jake Silver
We've passed that 4:00 EST deadline. Now the madness begins. Just months after the summer free agent bonanza that followed the 2011 NFL lockout, we're finally back to the proper time for new free agents to sign with teams.
This free agent class is extremely loaded, featuring talents like Cortland Finnegan, Mario Williams, Carlos Rodgers, Vincent Jackson, Michael Bush and of course Peyton Manning. JZSports will be keeping you updated on major signings as they happen.
Amazingly, the first major move of this free agency period was not a signing, but a "trade". The Chicago Bears have just committed grand theft wideout, and literally mugged the Miami Dolphins at gunpoint by acquiring Brandon Marshall for two 3rd round picks.
Not only did the Bears manage to get Marshall for the minimal price, they reunite him with old teammate Jay Cutler. Both of them enjoyed their best statistical seasons playing together.
Marques Colston has agreed to stay in New Orleans with a 5-year deal worth $40 million, and cornerback Terrell Thomas has agreed to stay with the New York Giants for an undisclosed amount.
Stay tuned for more free agency updates!
Posted on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 by Jake Silver
Thursday, March 8, 2012
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5 MLB Managers Who Will Be on Hot Seat in 2012
The life of a manager in Major League Baseball is never one of complete security.
When teams are wallowing in mediocrity, general managers generally aren’t likely to fire everyone on the 25-man roster, so the manager serves as the sacrificial lamb. Oftentimes, it’s not the manager’s fault, but it’s job on the line anyway when his team isn’t performing to expectations.
In 2012, there are a number of managers who will be looking over their shoulders if their teams get off to a cold start.
1. Brad Mills: Houston Astros
The sale of the Houston Astros to businessman Jim Crane was finally approved by MLB late last year. Crane brought in new general manager Jeff Luhnow, and the two decided to retain current manager Brad Mills, in spite of the Astros’ horrid 2011 season during which they lost a franchise-record 106 games.
Mills will likely be on a short leash as the Astros make their way through the 2012 season with a roster of unproven youngsters looking to make their mark. Mills will be judged on how those youngsters develop and grow together as a unit, and if the development starts off to slowly, Mills could be gone in short notice.
2. Dusty Baker: Cincinnati Reds
Dusty Baker is entering his fifth season as skipper of the Cincinnati Reds, and he leads a team with the highest payroll in franchise history ($81 million). Much is expected from the Reds after GM Walt Jocketty upgraded with pitchers Mat Latos, Ryan Madson and Sean Marshall.
After last year’s disappointing outcome following an NL Central Division title in 2010, Baker will be gone if the Reds stumble out of the gate in 2012.
3. Jim Tracy: Colorado Rockies
Despite the fact that Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy was given an “indefinite” contract extension last month, no one should think that his job is safe.
Tracy took over from the fired Clint Hurdle in 2009, guiding the Rockies to a playoff berth after being ten games below .500. However, since that time, the Rockies have gotten progressively worse each year, finishing last season with just 73 wins.
The extension certainly looks nice, but GM Dan O’Dowd had no problem jettisoning Hurdle mid-season in 2009, he’ll have no issue doing the same with Tracy if the Rockies again disappoint.
4. Don Mattingly: Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers will likely have a new owner in place by late April/early May. With new ownership comes a new way of doing things, and a completely new regime.
Current manager Don Mattingly could very well be on the outs when new ownership hits the ground running, especially if the Dodgers are under .500 at the time.
5. Eric Wedge: Seattle Mariners
With the exception of the 10-year run for Lou Piniella from 1993-2002, the shelf life for managers in Seattle isn’t long. In fact, seven managers have followed Piniella in nine seasons, including current manager Eric Wedge.
Wedge won just 67 games last season with a team loaded with young, unproven players. Wedge’s time in Seattle may not last long either if that young talent doesn’t develop and gel as a team.
This is a guest post submitted by Mike Wright. Mike played all kinds of sports growing up and adamantly follows everything sports now that he is too old to contribute at a high level. He currently works with The Phoenix Bats Company, a company that creates world-class wood bats, such as their famous maple bats, for amateur and professional ball players around the world and loves writing on different sports topics.
Posted on Thursday, March 08, 2012 by Unknown
Friday, March 2, 2012
Contribution by Prince Raymond
I recently saw some great DIRECT TV DEALS advertised in my area so I decided to go ahead and sign up while I knew The Walking Dead was on hiatus. All my friends kept talking about the show and telling me it was so good and that I had to watch it… How can I pass that up? I've always been really into slasher films ever since Scream came out when I was in high school. I can't believe they can show some of the stuff on TV that they are showing nowadays but I guess it's fine by me since the blood and guts really makes for a pleasurable viewing experience if you ask me. In reality I should have gone into the moviemaking business and maybe even done makeup for crazy people on set like the zombies on Walking Dead. I don't know that I would have made as much money into the hours are probably terrible but I probably would have been a lot more fulfilled in my job!
I recently saw some great DIRECT TV DEALS advertised in my area so I decided to go ahead and sign up while I knew The Walking Dead was on hiatus. All my friends kept talking about the show and telling me it was so good and that I had to watch it… How can I pass that up? I've always been really into slasher films ever since Scream came out when I was in high school. I can't believe they can show some of the stuff on TV that they are showing nowadays but I guess it's fine by me since the blood and guts really makes for a pleasurable viewing experience if you ask me. In reality I should have gone into the moviemaking business and maybe even done makeup for crazy people on set like the zombies on Walking Dead. I don't know that I would have made as much money into the hours are probably terrible but I probably would have been a lot more fulfilled in my job!
Posted on Friday, March 02, 2012 by Unknown
Saturday, February 25, 2012
From baby-blue suede to purple polka-dotted velvet, NBA analyst Craig Sager's vast collection of suits rarely fails to entertain. Yet on this night in 2009, our man KG had to put his foot down. His explanation is classic, an absolute burning to be exact. Here's when keeping it real goes RIGHT...
Posted on Saturday, February 25, 2012 by Unknown
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
A tongue in cheek look at a few of the NFL's stars, and what their online dating profiles would look like. Enjoy.
Posted on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 by Jake Silver
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Posted on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 by Unknown
Monday, February 13, 2012
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1059736-ranking-the-nfls-biggest-bros
A Bleacher Report slideshow featuring the most brotastic Bros in the National Football league. From overly muscled cavemen to drunken fools, get ready for a Brostravaganza.
A Bleacher Report slideshow featuring the most brotastic Bros in the National Football league. From overly muscled cavemen to drunken fools, get ready for a Brostravaganza.
Come at me bro!
Posted on Monday, February 13, 2012 by Jake Silver
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Here is a hilarious collection of NFL logos formed with Peyton Manning's sad face. We'll give you our eight favorite, but believe us they're all worth seeing. Thanks to Dave's Art Locker for the stellar work.
For the rest, click here.
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Posted on Sunday, February 12, 2012 by Unknown
Friday, February 10, 2012
Are they actually the smartest backcourt in basketball? Who the hell knows? What we DO know is that this is one of the funniest and most clever teammate handshakes we've ever seen.
Harvard and Stanford....producing New York basketball stars? There's a thought.
We love these two nerds.
Posted on Friday, February 10, 2012 by Jake Silver
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
The NFL's 2o11 comeback player of the year for is well known for his rocket arm and laser accuracy. Matt Stafford has been embraced by the city of Detroit for breathing new life into an inept Lions franchise and his future is looking very bright.
Having said that, can anyone guess what he used his signing bonus on a few years ago? Please observe the photo. On the left is Stafford's girlfriend (a former Georgia Bulldogs cheerleader) while they were still in school. On the right is her more recently.
Notice anything?
Posted on Wednesday, February 08, 2012 by Jake Silver
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Posted on Wednesday, February 08, 2012 by Unknown
Monday, February 6, 2012
It happened everyone! This team of destiny, our beloved New York Football Giants, defied all the odds once again, and defeated the New England Patriots to become the World Champions of football. Eli is once again a Super Bowl MVP, and 2-0 against Tom Brady in the big game.
The Giants earned this victory and their ring. As fans, we earned the Lombardi Trophy too. If you supported the Giants all the way through, you have earned the right to stand tall with your heroes, as fans of the world champions. You screamed in joy and agony, you laughed, and maybe you cried, but in the end you bled BLUE and that's the only thing which matters.
The Giants went ALL IN, and now, they CASH OUT.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WORLD CHAMPIONS!!
We try to be objective here at JZSports, but we are New Yorkers to the core, and that will never change.
Posted on Monday, February 06, 2012 by Jake Silver
Sunday, February 5, 2012
On the eve of the epic rematch of Super Bowl 46, we at JZSports want to show some support to our hometown New York Giants. Even if we didn't love the Giants here at JZSports (and we definitely do), we sure hate the Patriots enough either way.
They started this roller coaster season with an inglorious loss to the lowly Washington Redskins, and a rash of season ending injuries to a throng of their best players.
Instead of throwing in the towel on his coaching career, Tom Coughlin rode Eli Manning's arm and Victor Cruz's salsa to Giants immortality and his second SB appearance in 4 years.
The stage is set for an unforgettable Super Bowl. The G-Men are all-in.
It's your time New York Fans. Let's get it.
(Empire State Building photo taken by JZSports)
Posted on Sunday, February 05, 2012 by Jake Silver
Let's go Big Blue!!
JZSports presents our Super Bowl Special for XLVI. If you've ever visited us at JZSports, you know who we picked for this game.
G-men ALL IN!
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Posted on Sunday, February 05, 2012 by Jake Silver
Friday, February 3, 2012
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Check out the JZSports Super Bowl Special today at 4PM on BlogtalkRadio.com!
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Posted on Friday, February 03, 2012 by Unknown
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