Posted by prynce on September 17, 2008
Some of you might know me as the guy who makes frequent, lengthy comments on posts made by the fine staff here at Sportsbrotha.com. I thought, since the majority of the main contributors are currently busy, I might as well try to help out, and do my share of the heavy lifting. My specialty is basketball, but I am somewhat knowledgeable on all sports (that can be proven by my current 7/8 ranking in my fantasy football league). Suck on that Sports Brotha!
So I thought I’d just touch on a few topics around the sports world that have managed to slip through the cracks here at Sportsbrotha.com, since everyone is busy.
First, Derek Jeter just broke Lou Gehrig’s record for most hits in Yankee stadium. And since the Stadium hosts its last game this Sunday, there is 0% chance this record gets broken. I’m glad someone like Jeter broke the record. He basically exemplifies the Yankee standard, and if anyone should own that record, it should be him. Gehrig was a great guy, and a great Yankee, but if someone were to take his record, I’m sure no one will have a problem with Jeter breaking it. Congrats Jeter.
Speaking of the Yankees, I guess $209 million doesn’t buy you what it used to. It might be unfair to say that, considering the injuries and the new manager and all, but as a Yankee fan, we are used to playoffs minimum. Finishing fourth in the division isn’t exactly the best way to say goodbye to Yankee Stadium. Let’s hope they learn, and go out, and get the right players to fix the gaps so large in their lineup, that it makes Michael Strahan’s teeth look normal.
Also, Kobe Bryant has decided to not get surgery on his pinky. He had a torn ligament in his right pinky finger, and had played through it for the majority of the season, all of the playoffs, and all of the Olympics. The recovery time would be 6-8 weeks, and he does not wan to miss ant of training camp. I can understand where Kobe is coming from, because he played with the injury for so long and it hasn’t affected him. And this coming training camp is also really important, because they need to learn how to incorporate both Gasol and Bynum into the offense, which might be difficult. But at the same time, if the injury gets worse, it would be a big set back for the Lakers, who despite the Celtics winning the championship, start the 2008-2009 season as favorites.
Also on the injury front, Gilbert Arenas will have his third knee surgery in two years. This time, it is to remove floating debris that caused swelling and discomfort. There is no time table for his return yet, but most likely, he is out until December recovering. This is already a huge blow for Washington, who didn’t make any huge changes this off season, thinking that a healthy year for the “Big Three” would translate to wins. The seriousness of the surgery is really downplayed by both doctors and team officials, who say that the knee is structurally fine. Let’s hope it is. While some people may get annoyed by Arenas, he is one hell of a player, and very entertaining to watch.
Don’t worry, I have plenty more to say soon. Just giving you guys a quick taste. In the future, my posts will be more focused. Feel free to comment and call me an idiot. I’ll just laugh at you because I can. Peace.
WRITTEN BY PRYNCE
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boxtaboy said
I’ll be the first one to call you an idiot, but thats just because I feel like it. Just as you write recaps of all my posts I will go ahead and continue that trend whenever you post. First of all, I don’t know much about baseball and don’t really follow it, but am very upset at the Yankees’ performace. Kobe deciding not to get surgery can go both ways. Kobe is not stupid, he obviously weighed out the risks and benefits of getting the surgery vs not getting the surgery. If he felt that his finger could get worse he would have gotten the surgery, and it’ll help with team chemistry. The Arenas situation is upsetting. I really wanted to see a healthy Washington Wizards this year. He hopes to be able to play sometime in December, but as you know many players take longer than the original timetable of return. He’ll probably be at full strength sometime by the end of January. This gives a small boost of value for Antonio Daniels, but he didn’t play that well last year when Arenas was injured. Keep an eye out for who takes over the scoring load while Arenas is out.
Anyway, nice post Prynce. Really appreciate the contribution. Keep up the good work.
ameer said
Jamison and Butler’s fantasy value just went up. and Kobe said his his pinky cant get any worse, so its fine, unless he takes a hit. and i honestly think that Arenas will be back most likely mid to late january, and maybe even a little longer to come back full strength.
sportsbrotha said
Nice introduction, and by the way, you’re tied for last in fantasy football…
prynce said
shut up sportsbrotha.