Pineda Down, Yanks Await “Old” Reliable
contrarianfanatics.com - When the Yankees pulled off the deal to acquire Michael Pineda from the Seattle Mariners for Jesus Montero, it was a deal that was lauded around the league because it bolstered the Yanks’ rotation with a young gun in return ...
NBA Playoffs 1st Round Predictions – Eastern Conference
contrarianfanatics.com - Philadelphia 76ers v. Chicago Bulls The Sixers were the darlings of the first half of the season due to the over-achieving of a roster that is filled with role-players. The team-first attitude that Andre Iguodala has displayed throughout his career ...
NBA Playoffs 1st Round Predictions – Western Conference
contrarianfanatics.com - Dallas Mavericks v. Oklahoma City Thunder The experts have all given the usual, “Remember, last year at this time everyone was doubting the Mavs…”. Well, last year the Mavericks were in much better shape. The loss of Tyson Chandler was ...
“And the Rest” – Quick Hit NHL Conference Semifinal Predictions
contrarianfanatics.com - This series is all about ifs. If the Rangers play like they did last series… If rookie wunderkind Braden Holtby can continue his hot play for the Caps… If Alexander Ovechkin can remember that his talent can place ...
Predators – Coyotes Semifinal Prediction
contrarianfanatics.com - I am rooting for Nashville, but this match-up could be troublesome for the Preds. They are facing a battle tested team that won three overtime games, and three on the road to knock out the offensively capable Blackhawks squad. ...
Twitter This, Twitter That
contrarianfanatics.com - I admit to having an old school mentality when it comes to a lot of things, but I am far from old fashioned. Still, I just can’t wrap my head around the way ‘news’ – both in the sports world ...
Mike Wallace… This Is Reality
contrarianfanatics.com - Mike Wallace is unhappy because no team was willing to enter into negotiations with him after he made the bold declaration that he wanted Larry Fitzgerald money, and I don’t think any rational football fan out there would begrudge those ...
Yankees vs. Red Sox, and the Rest
contrarianfanatics.com - If you look at the schedule of nationally broadcast games on the days that matter (Fox Saturday and ESPN Sunday Night Baseball [now less than it once was without Miller and Morgan]) you will find the schedule littered with Yankees ...
Torres Plays the Scapegoat
contrarianfanatics.com - When Brendan Shanahan supplanted Colin Campbell as the head of discipline for the NHL, he started out strong, laying down suspensions for illegal hits in the pre-season. Along with each “Shanaban” there was a video posted on the NHL.com ...
A-Rod Passes Griffey, Did You Hear That Pin Drop?
contrarianfanatics.com - As a Yankees fan, nothing made me happier than watching New York spoil Boston’s celebration of Fenway Park’s 100-year anniversary yesterday. Don’t get me wrong, I am a lover of the history of the game & I completely understand and ...
