9. Tulowitzkis glove of magic.....

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Yes I am sorry if it wasn't for these corporate big wigs then we would have videos right now... But screw them my number 9 video of the year is Troy Tulowitzki's change in direction to make a bare handed play. This play happened in April against San Diego If you want to see the amazing play please click the provided link above. The play was simple ball deflects off the pitcher and Tulo makes his glove sparkle with this play. Its too bad that his season came to an early end but I believe next year we will see this happen more times then not

Top 10 plays of the Baseball Season

                     Welcome to the end of the baseball season ladies and gentlemen. This year had some ups and downs for our two local baseball teams for the Postseason bound A's and yes the dynasty bounded Giants. So yes I have 10 plays that will be on the highlight real FOREVER....
Starting with number 10 and on these videos will come in separate posts.... starting with number 10...

10.Josh Reddick robs Two Homeruns in the same game....

10. I know Spring Training is just " Yeah Baseball is slowly coming back", but Josh Reddick thought it was the Regular season.. Cue the Spider man Music .... Not only one but two catches and robbing the same batter in Michael Morse






Here are the two differinces between the catches...
Second is on the left and the First is on the Right. Which do you like better?

Going The Distance in the Fall Classic

I believe you might want to take a day off on Wednesday because that's how far this series will go. Last night the Giants did what they needed to do in scoring runs, getting base hits, and a never say die attitude. Who do you think has the momentum the Giants or the Royals? That will come after Sunday Night. There were many key hits last night but the key moment wasn't letting Kansas City have a lead going into the 7th inning. Going into the 7th innings of Game 2 and 3 the Royals were ahead in the scoreboard. That allowed Ned Yost to give the ball to Herrera, Davis, and Holland and shut down the lights. But last night the ball was given to the 21-  year old rookie Brandon Finnegan. He recently got selected by the Royals in the 2014 MLB Draft back in June. Yes MLB has a draft that is pretty boring... Anyways earlier this year he pitched for TCU in the College World Series making him the player ever to appear both in the World Series and the College World Series in the same year. Maybe he should have stayed in college because when he came in the game with the score 4-4 in the bottom of the 6th. He came out of it giving up three runs and now the score was 7-4. And you guessed it the Giants never looked back. And who was the winning pitcher for the Giants,  Ryan Vogelsong. No it was that Yusmerio Peit who has conintued to keep the Giants alive this year. He has thrown 12 shutout innings this postseason in three separate appearances. Considering the fact he was in the bullpen to start off the year. And how about the Panda. He is in a contract year and he's been going back to 2012 postseason where he was Mr. October that year. I mean sure he struggled in the late summer, but this is October and this is the World Series and he's rolling around flashing the leather that makes him a Gold Glove semi- finalist for the National League at the hot corner

And taking harder swings in and out of the strike zone getting some key hits. If the Panda and this team in general, do the same things that have won them two World Series Titles in four years. Will they get a 3rd in five years? We still have a long way to go but this series is not over by all means.

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The Emotional Woes of a Pitcher

The emotional woes could take a toll on you. That's what happend in Game 2 yesterday with the Rookie Hunter Strickland and the Giants. As you have known mr. Strickland gave up his 5th home run this postseason tied for the most given up in a postseaon. Remember last year in the ALDS between the A's and Tigers how Grant Balfour was yelling at himself and Victor Martinez kind of felt offended. Is it me or are Latin American players epically Dominican players are hot heads. I mean Salvador Perez did not need to look at Strickland yelling at himself. But when you now a guy is yelling at himself and not you then you should run your dugout. The Royals looked overmatched on Tuesday night, but last night made the Royals feel like they belong here. This loss ended the Giants 7 game winning streak in The Fall Classic. This was the most embarrassing  moment in the Bruce Bochy's postseason tenure with the Orange and Black. Mr. Strickland outing, six pitches, a wild pitch, four runs and the national T.V. audience remembering him for the wrong reasons. I mean it's not his fault that they lost...  I mean I believe Bochy''s decision making had to be question as well in that 6th inning. Hey Bruce how about you let Javier Lopez actually pitch to rightes for once. Tim Lincecum looked good until he got hurt. Don't get me wrong I still believe that the Giants will become a dynasty this year but once you fire up that young KC Royals team and Ned Yost hands it off to the trio of Kelvin Herrrea, Wade Davis, and Greg Holland then this series will be back here next week.

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Raiders going into the Right Direction?

The Raiders past two games have been encouraging but guess what they are the only winless team in the National Football League. I mean it is not like their getting blown out in their losses but they have been competitive since Dennis Allen packed his bags and Tony Sparano took over. They haven't played a squash game yet, they have played a difficult schedule coming into this point. These past two losses are against teams that will most likely be playing in January and have been very encouraging. But not having won a game since last year should and will piss the players and piss off the Raider Nation.  But when they started adding free agents in the off- season it looked like The Raiders were clearly one year away from the playoffs. But of course I was dreaming and it is not true. There 2-4 lightyears away.....

                                        

                                            It is really just simple, as the great Al Davis is saying in his grave 

" Just Win One Game Baby", it is that simple. Do you want to join the no win club like the Detroit Lions did back in 2008? I mean they only have 10 more games to win or lose. If they win 6 of their last four I believe Tony Sparano keeps his job. Their next chance is the team that let the Jacksonville Jaguars get their first win: The Cleveland Browns. Carson Palmer must of been happy to thrown two TD passes on Sunday then rather throw Two Interceptions for the Sliver and Black. Derek Carr has shown that he is the Face of The Franchise. Yes he threw a pick that cost the game against San Diego. But what are you suppost to expect from a Rookie QB. Take your team 16-0, HELL No. On defense you have Khalil Mack another franchise piece. But when your best player on the defenese is the 38 year old Veteran Charles Woodson then there is a sign of a major problem. I personally believe the Raiders are a couple of pieces away from being taken seriously. You cannot have moral losses in this game... However you can build on moral losses but actually winning football games period. It starts this Sunday in Lebron's town Cleveland.

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Nines still have a another half to go.

The Niners obvoulsy got man-handled by the rating defending AFC Champions in the Denver Broncos. As a Niners fan watching this injury-depleted lineup go out there and let the rating MVP Peyton Manning take care of buisness and break the all time record for Passing TD's was depressing. Did I want to see the record broken Hell Yeah, but this game should have been a lot closer than  it was. The Niners have been relying on depth at almost every position which is good but when you are in January/Febuary chasing that elusive Lombardi Trophy that philosphy will not work. Just look at the Seattle Seahawks for example. They have more losses now than they did last season. Why Because of numerous injuries and locker room problems mostly with Piercy Harvin who last week was told to Pack his bags and go to the Jets. The Niners could not have a bye at a better week. Look who they will get back after the bye week

Injuries

Patrick Willis

Chris Culiver

Jimmie Ward

Mike Iupati

Tramaine Brock

Navarrro Bowman

Glenn Dorsey

Suspenison

Aldon Smith

Yes I know the starting center Daniel Kilgore is out for the season with a fractured leg and Rookie Marcus Martin will most likey be the starting Center, but I feel like a 4-3 record sure is better than a 3-4 record without Aldon Smith. I mean sure we should have beaten the Bears and Cardinals, but the Bears have not won at Solider Field this year and the Cardinals might be peaking a little to early just ask the Angels.  Lets look at the remaining schedule for the red and gold.

HOME GAMES

Rams
Redskins
Seahawks
Chargers
Cardinals

Road Games
@ New Orleans
@ Giants
@ Raiders
@ Seattle
 

The Nines have a favorable schedule after the bye week. If they win at least
 7 out their next nine then It's going to be another quest for six this January.

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Giants have already won the world series

The Giants have already won the World Series. I did not think they were going to win it back in June where they had the second worst record in the National League. Yes I know there will be a Game 5 tonight at 3rd and King but let's face it without Yadier Molina the games best defensive catcher not playing unless in a defense role in the late innings. Like in the picture the Giants will add another banner this year. They shine in October while the A's are built for a hundred and sixty two and not for the 12 games to win in October. The Cardinals won't advance not because of Joe Buck always raising his voice win the Cardinals always get on base ( HE IS FROM ST.LOUIS) but because of defense mistakes like Matt Adams had in the 6th inning last night. Of course The Cards had a chance of closing it out two years ago having a 3-1 series lead but we all know what happend two years ago. I don't see that happening this year. My NLCS MVP will be yes Madison Bumgarner who will continue to dominate in the postseason. And drink more beers as the Giants will eat some Ribs in Kansas City Next Week.