Yankees reliever, Joba Chamberlain has been put on the 15-day DL, but that is surely about to change. It has just been discovered that Chamberlain has a torn elbow ligament, which will probably require Tommy John surgery and will miss the rest of the season.
This is a huge blow to the Yankee bullpen. Joba has been the set up man for Mariano Rivera with Rafael Soriano on the DL and he's been pitching great lately. In May, Chamberlain posted a 2.08 ERA in 13 IP with 10 SO. He also marks the second pitcher the Yankees will lose for the season in addition to Pedro Feliciano. This injury leaves just Mariano Rivera and David Robertson as the most dominant pitchers left in the pen with Luis Ayala on the rise.
I wonder if the Yankees will call up Mark Prior, who had a good spring training from the minors to help strengthen the pen. Also, I would look for the Yankees to look for relief pitching around the trade deadline. They're always a very active team at the end of July, except this was a very unexpected casualty that is very costly, so instead of getting a potentially available Felix Hernandez as a starting pitcher, the Yankees will need to look at relief pitchers instead.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Plaxico Burress Released from Prison
After nearly 2 years in a New York prison, former New York Giants wide receiver, Plaxico Burress was released from prison after shooting himself in the leg at a nightclub in 2008. His wound led to being indicted and convicted of criminal possession of a hand gun. With such strict gun laws in NY it was inevitable that Burress was going to miss significant time from football and more importantly his life.
Presently he's 33 years old, which is old for a football player, but he has had almost 2 years to heal and not get beaten up every week on the football field. Several Giants that have visited him during his sentence reported that he was in great shape and would have no problem coming back ready to play. As Burress was released it proved that he does stayed in shape and has talked about running routes with fellow inmates during his incarceration.
Despite his age I would definitely take a chance on him. Just his 6 foot 5 height is a enough to sign him. He's a great target in the red zone or to set him on a streak and throw it up for him to catch it. You also have to remember he was a vital part of the Giants offense in getting to Superbowl 42 and the year after. He's been a dynamic receiver in both Pittsburgh and New York and I'm sure he hasn't lost his talent. I would also believe that he'll be a more disciplined player that will not cause any distractions or trouble now that he's been humbled and knows the value of living life. His crime was nowhere near as terrible as Michael Vick and he's reformed his life immensely. It seems that it'd be easier for Burress since he didn't do anything that was evil like Vick.
What team is he going to land on? Personally, Giants running back, Brandon Jacobs and I would like to see him return to the gmen, but that seems highly unlikely. But there's a chance right? I can hope. Hines Ward would love him back on the Steelers, but that hasn't been thrown out there as a potential team. A few teams I can think of that have been mentioned are the Philadelphia Eagles, the St. Louis Rams, and the New York Jets. I think he could fit in anywhere, but I wouldn't blame him for wanting to go to a winning team since he's a top notch receiver. The Redskins have been thrown out there, but I wouldn't even want to play for them. They're not a good team and have quarterback and head coach issues. Burress' agent, Drew Rosenhaus told reporters that every team is an option.
"I wouldn't rule out any team, I wouldn't rule out the Giants, I wouldn't rule out any club. Ireally won't talk about specific teams because I don't want to hurt his position. As far as the Giants, my personal opinion is he wouldn't rule them out. I certainly wouldn't. We are going to be open to all 32 teams. Ultimately this will be Plax's decision, not mine. I am here to help him pick the best spot and get the very best contract. And that is what we will do," stated Rosenhaus.
Presently he's 33 years old, which is old for a football player, but he has had almost 2 years to heal and not get beaten up every week on the football field. Several Giants that have visited him during his sentence reported that he was in great shape and would have no problem coming back ready to play. As Burress was released it proved that he does stayed in shape and has talked about running routes with fellow inmates during his incarceration.
Despite his age I would definitely take a chance on him. Just his 6 foot 5 height is a enough to sign him. He's a great target in the red zone or to set him on a streak and throw it up for him to catch it. You also have to remember he was a vital part of the Giants offense in getting to Superbowl 42 and the year after. He's been a dynamic receiver in both Pittsburgh and New York and I'm sure he hasn't lost his talent. I would also believe that he'll be a more disciplined player that will not cause any distractions or trouble now that he's been humbled and knows the value of living life. His crime was nowhere near as terrible as Michael Vick and he's reformed his life immensely. It seems that it'd be easier for Burress since he didn't do anything that was evil like Vick.
What team is he going to land on? Personally, Giants running back, Brandon Jacobs and I would like to see him return to the gmen, but that seems highly unlikely. But there's a chance right? I can hope. Hines Ward would love him back on the Steelers, but that hasn't been thrown out there as a potential team. A few teams I can think of that have been mentioned are the Philadelphia Eagles, the St. Louis Rams, and the New York Jets. I think he could fit in anywhere, but I wouldn't blame him for wanting to go to a winning team since he's a top notch receiver. The Redskins have been thrown out there, but I wouldn't even want to play for them. They're not a good team and have quarterback and head coach issues. Burress' agent, Drew Rosenhaus told reporters that every team is an option.
"I wouldn't rule out any team, I wouldn't rule out the Giants, I wouldn't rule out any club. Ireally won't talk about specific teams because I don't want to hurt his position. As far as the Giants, my personal opinion is he wouldn't rule them out. I certainly wouldn't. We are going to be open to all 32 teams. Ultimately this will be Plax's decision, not mine. I am here to help him pick the best spot and get the very best contract. And that is what we will do," stated Rosenhaus.
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