Showing posts with label Derek Jeter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Derek Jeter. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Congrats, Derek!
I would like to offer a quick congratulations to Derek Jeter, who was recently named Sports Illustrated's 2009 Sportsman of the Year. The Yankees' captain batted .334 this season and led the Yankees to their 27th World Series Championship. Jeter joins some elite company, including Michael Jordan, Arnold Palmer, and Michael Phelps. Let's hope he'll keep up the good work and lead the Yanks to #28 next season.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Tonight's Lineup
Just thought you might want a preview of a few clutch players in the Yankees' lineup tonight.
Pitcher: Andy Pettitte is a four-time World Series Champion who also holds the record for the most postseason wins in all of Major League Baseball. He has played in seven different World Series'. Basically, we're talking about a lot of experience from a guy who does not crack under pressure.
Shortstop: Captain Derek Jeter has a .309 postseason batting average (meaning he definitely will not be hitting into any double plays tonight). He has been in the playoffs every year since he joined the Yankees in 1995 except for one. Jeter is not one to shy from the spotlight, and we can expect big things from him tonight.
Coach: Joe Girardi is in his second year as Yankees' head coach. As a former player for the Yankees, he understands better than most the pressure to perform. He is also a three-time World Series Champion who has won multiple coaching awards.
There is not enough space (or time, since the game starts in just over an hour) to list the many accolades bestowed on this Yankee lineup. The Yankees' postseason experience combined with their exceptional talent, which catapulted them into first place when some thought that their season was on the brink, are ultimately going to lead them to a 27th World Series Championship. Although the Phillies might have a few stars, bank on an erratic Pedro Martinez, though he no longer plays for the Red Sox, to be easily rattled by New York fans.
And don't forget that if things get rough, the Yankees can always call on Mariano Rivera.
Pitcher: Andy Pettitte is a four-time World Series Champion who also holds the record for the most postseason wins in all of Major League Baseball. He has played in seven different World Series'. Basically, we're talking about a lot of experience from a guy who does not crack under pressure.
Shortstop: Captain Derek Jeter has a .309 postseason batting average (meaning he definitely will not be hitting into any double plays tonight). He has been in the playoffs every year since he joined the Yankees in 1995 except for one. Jeter is not one to shy from the spotlight, and we can expect big things from him tonight.
Coach: Joe Girardi is in his second year as Yankees' head coach. As a former player for the Yankees, he understands better than most the pressure to perform. He is also a three-time World Series Champion who has won multiple coaching awards.
There is not enough space (or time, since the game starts in just over an hour) to list the many accolades bestowed on this Yankee lineup. The Yankees' postseason experience combined with their exceptional talent, which catapulted them into first place when some thought that their season was on the brink, are ultimately going to lead them to a 27th World Series Championship. Although the Phillies might have a few stars, bank on an erratic Pedro Martinez, though he no longer plays for the Red Sox, to be easily rattled by New York fans.
And don't forget that if things get rough, the Yankees can always call on Mariano Rivera.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Is Anyone Else SICK of A-Rod and Jeter??
I cannot bear to look at A-Rod or Derek Jeter for one more second...and it is making watching the world series quite difficult. A-Rod, what is with the stupid face you keep making where you pucker your lips and squint your eyes when you know you’re on camera?! Seriously. How about you just focus on hitting the ball? And Jeter, you could not be more awkward. Everyone talks about you like you’re something to look at, but every time I’m forced to look at you, you contort your face into this goofy and awkward expression. And keep your eyebrows down! Why are you always raising one?!
As a Boston Red Sox fan I find myself in the uncomfortable position of having to root for the Phillies as they try to win back-to-back World Series Championships. I’m uncomfortable with this because it downplays the awesomeness of the Sox winning Championships in 2004 and again in 2007. Also we’re only leading Philly and the Giants in overall World Championship wins by 2 championships, and if the Phillies win the series this year they’ll only trail us by 1. Still, my overall hatred for the Yankees, combined with these 2 clowns and they’re stupid faces really leave me with no other option…Go Phillies!
As a Boston Red Sox fan I find myself in the uncomfortable position of having to root for the Phillies as they try to win back-to-back World Series Championships. I’m uncomfortable with this because it downplays the awesomeness of the Sox winning Championships in 2004 and again in 2007. Also we’re only leading Philly and the Giants in overall World Championship wins by 2 championships, and if the Phillies win the series this year they’ll only trail us by 1. Still, my overall hatred for the Yankees, combined with these 2 clowns and they’re stupid faces really leave me with no other option…Go Phillies!
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