By The Numbers: Looking Toward The Dog Days Of August
With the season nearly two-thirds completed, teams are now focusing their attention on the future. Here are some of the specific factors/questions that need to be considered.
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With the season nearly two-thirds completed, teams are now focusing their attention on the future. Here are some of the specific factors/questions that need to be considered.
These guys put the bad in badminton.
After surrendering seven runs on nine hits in just five innings of work against the rival Red Sox on Sunday night, CC Sabathia is beating himself up following his lousy performance.
The New York Jets have signed quarterback Geno Smith, their second-round draft pick, to a four-year contract that is worth about $5 million.
With a pair of Grade 1 quad strains between them, the contributions that are expected out of Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez are obviously lowered further and delayed longer.
Harvey did something that the two previous Mets All-Star Game starting pitchers, Tom Seaver and Dwight Gooden, were not able to do; win their first outing after starting a mid-summer classic.
The New York Jets are bringing in a pair of wide receivers and a kicker for a look-see, according to multiple reports.
The Devils have reportedly lured a legend to New Jersey. According to ESPN's Pierre LeBrun, the Devils and Jaromir Jagr have agreed to a one-year contract.
Once Derek Jeter retires -- his suddenly balky body is hastening the process -- and assuming Mariano Rivera makes good on his curtain call, Harvey will have Broadway to himself.
The lack of power on this team is staggering. A three-game series at Fenway Park without a single home run? That hasn't happened to the Bombers since 1995.
Smith told the Charleston (W. Va.) Gazette that he's "prepared" and "getting better daily" as training camp nears at SUNY Cortland, where the rookie will be competing with incumbent starter Mark Sanchez.
The last one eluding Mickelson is the U.S. Open, a championship where he's been the runner-up six times — most recently last month at Merion.
On Saturday, it appeared A-Rod was on target to return from offseason hip surgery early this week. Now, it's unclear when he might be back.
With the additions of Pitt, Syracuse and Notre Dame, the ACC will officially become the old Big East when it comes to the NCAA selection process in 2014.
As Harvey wins, he continues to improve his mound virtuosity. He's not just throwing gas. He's learning how to actually pitch, and quickly.
