Archive for May 1st, 2007

Critical Stretch.

This is the easiest stretch of the Yankees’ schedule by far.  13 consecutive games against Texas and Seattle.  The team MUST get off the floor during this stretch.  They need to rattle off a 10-3 or a 9-4 record during this time.  That would make the team either 19-17 or 18-18 going into the 6 [...]

The End is Near…

Tony will survive, but someone close to him dies. 
Torre will be fired because this team has no guts. 

The End is Near

I think Torre will keep his job and finish out his last season in pinstripes. (2-1)

The End Is Near!

Of the Sopranos that is.  Now that there are only 5 episodes left, how does the Roundtable think the Finale will pan out?  Tony Soprano will be:

Arrested, turn snitch, and enter witness protection program (2-1) 
Whacked by Phil Leotardo (or someone from the NY crew) (4-1) 
Killed by Carmella in Self-Defense (5-1) 
Whacked by Janice b/c Bobby Bacala gets arrested for [...]

The Statement

So, we finally got a statement from the Boss.  He put the pressure squarely on Torre and Cashman’s shoulders plus a little “keep your yap shut” to Jeter and Giambi.  This is classic Steinbrenner – although a little gentler than in recent years, he pulled the ‘ol “responsibility is yours, I will do whatever is [...]