All Good Things Must Come To An End...

I'm writing this post with a heavy heart and heavy mind because, dare I say it, the New York Yankees lost Game 6 to the Texas Rangers. That's right, Ron Washington and his Rangers are the 2010 ALCS Champions. Their hard work and dedication this season has served them well combined with the hot bat of Josh Hamilton. This will be a short post because I'm still in the grieving process as it's still surreal that my Yankees will be taking an early vacation. Also, there's no need to recap what has happened, I'm pretty sure we were all watching, cursing, biting our nails, taking shots, and possibly crying at the outcome of the game. Although I am sad, I know that there's always next year to continue our quest to #28. Our season may be over but our hearts will continue to beat.

Congratulation Texas, you played a hell of a game and had tunnel vision focus throughout the season and the postseason. Good luck to you as you face your new competitors in the World Series. Whether it be the Philadelphia Phillies or the San Francisco Giants, you're up for a challenge and I hope you can deliver.

I want to thank the New York Yankees for making this season for me one I will never forget. I've been to some heart pumping and "on the edge of your seat" games as well as watching some monumental games. You'll always have my love and support and while at the moment everything seems dreary and bleak, remember that when in doubt, know that Whitney is your #1 fan.

XOXO,
Whitney

Yankees Put The Hurtin' On Them Boys...Ya'll Saw The Score

After a week of sheer boredom on television, well my Thursday nights are filled with Grey's Anatomy and Jersey Shore, this day, Friday, finally came and we were all able to watch Game 1 of the ALCS. CC Sabathia looked to recover from a shaky start of Game 1 of the ALDS for the Yankees and C.J. Wilson looked to continue the joy ride for the Texas Rangers. Let's dig in:

In the first inning, the Rangers were out for blood and boy did they make CC bleed Yankee blue. With not being able to find the strike zone, to allowing walks, the big blow came off of the bat of Josh Hamilton, a favored MVP candidate. The Rangers were up 3-0. Two innings after that, both the Yankees and the Rangers made minimal contact and Sabathia still tried to find his footing. An inning later, the 5th, Sabathia's attempts ran its course as Texas gained two more runs and were up 5-0. It had become clear on Twitter and everywhere else that this game was over. The panic button was pushed and pessimism went to work. Another day, another dollar for hate.

But, something happened. Optimism cut the paycheck short for pessimism as the other favored MVP candidate Robinson Cano hit a home run. The Yankees trailed 5-1 and we all sat up. Little did we know, the firestorm was brewing for the next inning. At the top of the 8th, Brett Gardner propelled the rallying further as he slid into first base...safely. Gardner must have owned a Slip N' Slide as a kid. There was a sudden shift in momentum as the Yankees played ring around the bases and just brought in 5 RUNS! For the first time tonight, the Yankees lead 6-5.

Mariano would come on in the 9th and of course did what he's been doing best for 16 years...shut. it. down. Yankees won 6-5.

Don't ask me how I wrote this post considering my hands are shaking from this overwhelming comeback. For anyone who doubted this team tonight, don't cheer for them the rest of this series and in the future. You clouded my timeline with negativity and you all are bandwagoner fans. You're not welcomed here. Go home. As for everyone else, I see/tweet/blog you all later on today.

XOXO,
Whitney

Robinson Cano...MVP?

As August is slowly coming to a close and we await September, fall weather, and the playoffs, MVP talks are on the rise. The most talked about candidates this season are Josh Hamilton, Miguel Cabrera, and Robinson Cano.

We've all heard this question multiple times and have even asked our friends this question, "If the season were to end today, who would win the AL MVP Award?" and the answers and explanations have all been different..."Josh Hamilton because he leads the AL in average and nearly everything, Miguel Cabrera because his numbers are outstanding and he's on pace to win the Triple Crown Award, and finally Robinson Cano because he's really stepped it up this season and his numbers are amazing."

From that array of answers, how can we narrow down just who the MVP should be? Well, when looking at a player and seeing just who has the total package, it would have to be Robbie.

Since his appointment as the cleanup hitter, No. 5 spot, after Matsui left the Yankees, Cano has stepped up to the challenge and produced. As of late, with Alex Rodriguez out due to a calf injury, Cano has settled into the No. 4 spot quite comfortably....so comfortably that in the No. 4 spot, Cano has had 4 homeruns and 13 RBIs. Not bad for Cano.

Today, the hits kept on rolling  as Cano hit a monster grand slam to give the Yankees a 5-0 lead after Mark Teixeira was intentionally walked. Once the rain settled, Cano would go on to bring 2 runners home capping off a stellar day with a grand slam and 6 RBIs...a career best. The Yankees would go on to win 10-0 against the Mariners.

We'll continue to watch as the season moves on and we'll all be glued to our televisions to hear the debates over the MVP candidates. I wish nothing but the best of luck to all of these men because each player brings a unique essence to the game that is so effective we're constantly talking about them.

XOXO,
Whitney