 Today's Yankees game against the Braves has been rained out, so this is a perfect time to take an updated look at the position battles this spring. The pitching continues to be a big focus as Joba Chamberlain has struggled in his two appearances so far. Nick Johnson has come back from a brief injury and is performing well. As is Curtis Granderson. See their battle and the others.
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 The New York Mets as a team are off to a good start in spring training, with a 6-2 record. While many players like David Wright, Johan Santana, and Jason Bay know their roles are are simply preparing for the season, there are others in position battles. Some trying to make the roster as bench players and others fitting for a spot in the starting lineup. Let's take a look at the latest update on ho...
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 The New York Giants secondary was a major problem last season due to injuries. The safety position was a spot of need this offseason and the team got their man. Antrel Rolle visited yesterday and left with a new deal, a big one.
Rolle signed a five year deal worth $37 million with $15 million guaranteed. It's one of the top deals ever for a safety. The $15 million in guaranteed money is behind o...
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 As spring training has started with pitchers and catchers going through official work outs, I got the Double G Sports "Expert" Panel to put together a top 10 ranking of New York pitchers. These rankings combine pitchers from both the Yankees and Mets. Each member was asked for their top 10 and with that I put together an overall ranking. Below you will find the overall rankings, plus each individu...
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 The New York Knicks gained more salary cap room by acquiring Tracy McGrady in a three team deal earlier today. The Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings were the other two teams involved in the deal.
When Knicks President Donnie Walsh took over the team, he made it a point to open up cap space in order to make a splash in the free agent market after this season. That is when stars such as Lebron ...
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 I've been getting ready for fantasy baseball and came up with this idea for a Battle of the Blogs league. I have set up the league on ESPN.com and would like to invite any bloggers interested in joining. This will be a great way to compete with other bloggers for bragging rights as well as promotes everyone's blog.
I am hoping to get bloggers from all over the country. Below are the details of t...
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 Day five, the final day of our Olympic Preview. The opening ceremonies are schedule to take place tonight. All week on Double G Sports we have previewed the Olympic events. Today we discuss the final three. Speed Skating, Luge, and Nordic Combined.
Speed Skating
Over the years, speed skating has been a wide open competition. Norway is the all time medal leader with 79. The United States stands ...
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The Yankees announced their Spring Training Invitees.
Marcus Thames
He recently signed a minor league deal with the Yankees and will beat Spring Training fighting for a job on the big league roster. Thamescould make the team as a backup outfielder against left-handedpitching. Thames is a low average, high power type player. He wasoriginally drafted by the Yankees.
Jesus Montero
The bigg...
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 The "expert" panel for Double G Sports brings you their Super Bowl Predictions for tomorrow. Feel free to leave a comment with your prediction and vote on the Super Bowl Poll on the right side of this site.
John
We've been lucky. The lasttwo years we've experienced classic Super Bowl's. Let's make it threein a row. Defense wins championships. In this one, which ever defen...
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