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Mets Claim Andy Phillips

Published on 2008-06-25 23:07:00

According to Ken Rosenthal the New York Mets have claimed 1st baseman and former Yankee Andy Phillips. Phillips should serve as a right handed bat of the bench and could also split time at first with Carlos Delgado and play second every once in a while. Rosenthal believes newly brought in Wayne Krivsky had a big part in bringing in Phillips.

Wayne Dubielewicz Going to Russsia?!?!?!

Published on 2008-06-25 11:55:00

According to this Russian website Wade Dublielewicz is going over to Russia and play for Kazan. It readsAs it became known "SE", "Ak Bars" concluded a two-year agreement with the 29 - year old Canadian goalkeeper "Aylenders" Wayne Dubelevichem....Dubielewicz was one of the best backups in the league and always did a nice job when he had to fill in for an injured goalie. Two years ago he put the islanders on a playoff run beating the Devils in the final game of the season to make it as the 8th s

Snee Extended and More

Published on 2008-06-24 22:05:00

According to the Star-Ledger right guard Chris Snee has agreed to a 6-year contract extension to keep him around until the '14 season. According to the them Snee will be among the top five highest paid players at his position, something Snee rightfully deserves as he has been nothing short of great since his first season in 2004.Snee is not the only one to sign as the Giants also signed three late round draft picks. The picks who signed were 4th round pick linebacker Bryan Kehl, 5th round pick

Church Against the Yankees?

Published on 2008-06-24 10:03:00

According to MetsBlog.com Ryan Church took batting practice with the team yesterday, took part of the pregame workout, and is expected to join the Brooklyn Cyclones either on Wednesday or Thursday for a rehab assignment....If all goes well and Ryan does not feel any symptoms he should be back in time for the weekend Subway Series against the Yankees. The return of Church could end Robinson Cancel's job with the Mets, move Carlo Delgado down in the lineup, and stregthen the bench by allowing Tro

Poll Results June 22nd

Published on 2008-06-22 13:25:00

Which OF has had the better season so far?SelectionVotes Ryan Church (NYM) 38%15 Bobby Abreu (NYY) 18%7 Carlos Beltran (NYM) 8%3 Johnny Damon (NYY) 38%15 40 votes total Ryan Church was the clear leader in the beginning, but after his injury Johnny Damon really caught fire and tied it up. My vote is for Johnny Damon, but if Church was healthy he would of ran away with victory..

Rangers Trade Prospect for Pick

Published on 2008-06-21 12:30:00

The New York Rangers have traded winger Alex Bourret to the Phoenix Coyotes for the 90th pick in the draft. Bourret was a former 1st round pick of the Atlanta Thrashers and was traded to the Rangers for Pascal Dupuis. With the 90th pick the Rangers took top Czech player defenseman Tomáš Kundrátek.

With the 51st Pick the Rangers Select..

Published on 2008-06-21 09:41:00

Derek Stepan center out of Hastings, Minnesota. Missed Jared Staal by two picks thanks to good ol Wayne Gretzky. You can consider this pick a little bit of a stretch, but the Rangers have scouted so well recently that I won't question it even though Kiril Petrov is still around.Derek is a very good skater who accelerates quickly, pulling away from his opponent. He is quick on the forecheck and he possesses a surprising reach.He has very good hands with a quick-release shot and excellent passin

With the 40th Pick the Islanders Select...

Published on 2008-06-21 09:21:00

Aaron Ness an American defenseman out of Minnesota. Just like Trivino he wan ranked exactly where he was drafted at 40, but this is a great pick I like it the best out of all 3 picks. Scouting report:Aaron is flamboyant and colorful. He is very quick, everything about him is quick -- his hands are quick, his feet are quick. He is a very good skater and he is gritty and physical. He'll step right in to you without fear -- he picks his spot when he does it. He's a little more polished than some o

With the 36th Pick the Islanders Select....

Published on 2008-06-21 09:10:00

COREY TRIVINO, center, from Etobicoke, Canada. He was ranked 36th by TSN so he went exactly where they thought. Here is a scouting report on him."He has the ability to see the ice well and to move the puck. He needs to get stronger he's willing to battle, but isn't always winning the puck. He's got a good goal-scoring touch and he's good on face-offs with good skating ability, not necessarily high-end skating, but good."He has the ability to see the ice well and to move the puck. He needs to g

With the 20th Pick the New York Rangers Select....

Published on 2008-06-20 20:43:00

Michael Del Zotto ,defenseman, out of Oshawa, Canada. TSN ranked him #15 I had him going 13th to Buffalo so the Rangers should be happy he slid a little bit. This is what the Rangers needed a defenseman with puck moving ability. Here is a mini scouting report that you can read by clicking the link above:Great purely offensive defenceman. Has all the offensive abilities of moving the puck up the ice and shooting it through traffic. Somewhat of a defensive liability though, has to work on that

With the 9th Overall Pick the Islanders Select.....

Published on 2008-06-20 19:33:00

Josh Bailey center from Oshawa, Canada. He is referred to as a very 'safe' pick and it makes sense why they moved back for him. He is not top 5 talent, but is big and skilled and has a good hockey IQ. He also put up good stats last season with 29 goals, 67 assists, and 96 points in 67 games. Could possibly contribute right away or in 1-2 years from no, but expect him up sooner rather than later.

Breaking News: Islanders Trade #7 Pick to Nashville?

Published on 2008-06-20 19:14:00

For the #9 pick and #47th pick. Filatov was gone and no one that the Islanders HAD to take. So by moving down you get another pick and can still a great player.

Breaking News: Islanders Trade #5 Pick to Toronto?

Published on 2008-06-20 18:54:00

The Islanders have traded the #5 pick to the Toronto Maple Leafs for the #7 pick, the 2nd round pick(60 overall), and 3rd round pick this year or the 2nd pick next year and 3rd next year....What a steal. Filatov still may be available so they can still get their guy and and two more picks great value.

Rangers Free Agent and Draft News

Published on 2008-06-20 11:26:00

Yesterday we said that the Rangers still had not offered Jagr a contract and now we know that the Rangers will NOT offer Jaromir Jagr, Sean Avery, Brendan Shanahan, Michal Rozsival, and Martin Straka a contract before July 1st. I do not mind getting rid of Shanny, Straka and Rozsival as Shanny has shown his age for a year and a half now, Rozsival is overrated and will get more than he deserves, and Straka is just not effective anymore. Jagr and Avery on the other hand are pretty importatnt to

Video: What Happens When a Switch Hitter Faces a Switch Pitcher?

Published on 2008-06-19 23:35:00

My NHL Mock Draft

Published on 2008-06-19 19:29:00

1. Tampa Bay Lighting- Steven Stamkos, C (OHL)Steven Stamkos is the clear #12.Los Angeles Kings- Drew Doughty, D (OHL)3.Atlanta Thrashers- Zack Bogosian, D (OHL)4.St. Louis Blues-Luke Schenn, D (WHL)5.New York Islanders- Nikita Filatov, LW (Russia)...This kid is an absolute STUD. Behind Stomkos he is the best scorer in the draft and unlike last years top Russian prospect and Ranger draftee, Alexei Cherepanov, he has already said he is going to come to America next year and try to make the team

Great Website

Published on 2008-06-19 16:42:00

I recently discovered this great website, called 10 cent sports. Once you sign up, only your email is required, you receive to cents to bet with. From there, you work your way up 'till you make the big bucks. There are people who have won as much as 1000$. I've only been playing fort two days and have already won 70 cents. That may not seem like a lot but thats actually a 700% increase. In no time at all, you could make 20$ and then even more. And don't worry, if you manage to blow all yo

Quote of the Day

Published on 2008-06-19 16:09:00

Former Mets manager Willie Randolph was fired this week apparently for being too laid back. New manager Jerry Manuel doesn't seem to have the same approach. After Manuel removed Jose Reyes from Tuesday nights game a minor argument ensued. Manuel had this to say about the encounter."I told him next time he does that I'm going to get my blade out and cut him. I'm a gangster. You go gangster on me, I'm going to have to get you. You do that again, I'm going to cut you right on the field."Apparently

Jagr Era Over?

Published on 2008-06-19 14:05:00

I am hoping and praying that this story is not true. It is well known that Omsk in Russia has coveted Jaromir Jagr and have been trying hard to sign him and bring him over there. Most reports have been saying that the Rangers have been leaning towards bringing him back. Well now we can think otherwise with good reason. It is now June 19th, one day from the draft and one of the greatest players of all-time still has not received a contract from really the only team in America he wants to play

Knicks/Nets News

Published on 2008-06-19 13:42:00

The Knicks will be working out the following players today:Antoine Agudio (senior G, 6-3, 190, Hofstra)Gary Ervin (senior G, 6-0, 182, Arkansas)Dante Milligan (senior F, 6-9, 215, Massachusetts)DeAndre Jordan (freshman C, 7-0, 260, Texas A&M)Mike Taylor (junior G, 6-2, 165, Iowa State/NBA D-League)Vladimir Golubovic (C, 7-0, 225, Serbia)- Jordan should be available at #6 overall but has been projected more in the early teens which further strengthens the rumor of Donnie Walsh's desire to tra

Giants News

Published on 2008-06-19 13:42:00

It has been reported that rookie WR Mario Manningham's performance during last week's mini camp was disappointing. Apparently he had a tough time tracking down deep passes and ran a few incorrect routes. I've read specifically from Mike Garafolo's report that Manningham had dropped a pass in the end zone in which he had to jump to go get. Other than that I haven't read any specific troubles he has had besides mixing up some routes. I think the media is overplaying this situation because 1. He is

MSG To Be Kicked Out of NHL

Published on 2008-06-19 13:22:00

ESPN:NEW YORK -- The NHL is threatening to kick the owners of the New York Rangers out of the league as punishment for accusing league officials of violating antitrust laws.The NHL filed court papers Wednesday that included a draft letter from commissioner Gary Bettman proposing discipline against Madison Square Garden, L.P. that could lead to suspension or termination of its ownership of the Rangers.In its court filing, the NHL asked a judge to agree Madison Square Garden breached its contract

Video: Damion Easley is Clutch!!

Published on 2008-06-19 10:13:00

Yankees v. Padres 8-5 (W)

Published on 2008-06-18 22:47:00

Yankees v. PadresFinal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E San Diego 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 1 0 5 8 2 NY Yankees 1 2 1 0 1 0 2 1 X 8 14 1Rollin Rollin Rollin Keep Rollin Rollin Rollin.....Make that 6 straight wins for this Yankees team. They have n

Bill Guerin has Surgery

Published on 2008-06-18 18:05:00

Islander's captain Bill Guerin has had off season surgery on his shoulder. No details regarding the surgery were disclosed such as which shoulder it was on or how long he has had the injury. Knowing the type of player Guerin is he has had the surgery for quiet some time and continued to play through it.