It’s Dinner Time, Are the New York Yankees Ready to Eat?

Posted on October 22, 2010 by ByJasonKlein

By Jason Klein

Originally Written For The Official Steiner Sports Blog – 10/22/10

How are the New York Yankees going to eat this Texas-sized elephant that stands before them? If the Bronx Bombers are going to capture their second consecutive Title, and twenty-eighth in franchise history, they’ll have to do it one bite at a time.

The mission statement consistently reads: World Series Championship or bust, but this is no time to think about a confetti-littered Canyon of Heroes. Instead, the Yankees must rally around a more immediate goal, winning tonight’s ALCS Game 6.

Nothing more, nothing less.

After falling behind the Rangers 3-1 in the series, Manger, Joe Girardi addressed his squad, urging them to believe in the old cliché of “one game at a time.” He reminded his pinstriped audience that they had won multiple games in a row many times before, but that it always started with a single victory.

With that said, the Yankees pulled themselves up off the canvas on Wednesday afternoon, wobbled towards the center of the ring, and threw a series of haymakers at the suddenly mighty Texas Rangers, winning the game 7-2, and sending the series back to Texas.

Their first bite of the elephant went down smoothly.

As the Yankees prepare to chew on another piece tonight, it’s important they ignore the man waiting in the room reserved for Saturday night, Cliff Lee, an elephant unto himself. However, Game 7 doesn’t happen without a victory in Game 6, a task the Yankees are well equipped to complete with Phil Hughes pitching on regular rest, and a suddenly rejuvenated line up. Standing in their way tonight is Game 2’s winner, Colby Lewis, backed by a hungry and formidable Rangers line up.

There’s no doubt, the task is a daunting one, but the Yankees would not have boarded a plane to Arlington, TX if they didn’t believe it was one they could accomplish. They stand just six wins away from their 28^th World Series Championship, including one with the seemingly unbeatable Lee.

It all starts, and potentially ends, with tonight’s Game 6, the next bite of the elephant on their plate.

Hope they’re hungry.

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Derek Jeter Kids Clinic Scheduled for January 9

Posted on October 14, 2010 by ByJasonKlein

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Originally Written For The Official Steiner Sports Blog – 10/14/10

Many parents dream of one day watching their child play professional sports. They envision their baby playing alongside a legend someday, perhaps someone like Derek Jeter. For most, it’s a futuristic fantasy, extremely improbable, and unlikely. However, thanks to Steiner Sports, it could potentially happen before they turn fourteen!

Derek Jeter at Last Year’s Clinic

On Sunday, January 9, 2011, children ranging in age from 7-14 will have the unique opportunity to take part in the 2011 Derek Jeter Kids Clinic, presented by Steiner Sports. While Jeter will chase his 6^th World Series Title this season, he will take time in early January to work one-on-one with a hundred lucky children in New York City.

Kids will rotate between five individual stations, working on hitting, fielding, pitching and base running. Joining Jeter at this once-in-a-lifetime event will be teammate, and Yankees Centerfielder, Curtis Granderson. This dynamic duo will also participate in an exclusive question and answer session following the clinic.

Parents will be on hand to experience the day alongside their little sluggers. They are encouraged to snap hundreds of photos and bring camcorders to capture the day’s events. In addition, children will leave with a Yankees gift pack including autographed items from the players in attendance.

Throughout his legendary career, Derek Jeter has played alongside names like Rivera, Posada, Bernie, Tino, and O’Neill. Here’s an opportunity for a select group of young ball players to add their name to that celebrated list.

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Postseason Too Big for Roy Halladay to Handle? No-No!

Posted on October 7, 2010 by ByJasonKlein

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Originally Written For The Official Steiner Sports Blog – 10/7/10

Don Larsen has company.

In the first postseason start of his already remarkable career, Roy Halladay threw the second no-hitter in October baseball history. Larsen turned the trick back on October 8, 1956 during Game 5 of the World Series.

In 2010, a Jay Bruce walk with two outs in the fifth inning was the only blemish for “Doc” Halladay as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Cincinnati Reds 4-0 in Game 1 of their National League Division Series. Halladay was masterful throughout, mixing his fastball and breaking ball in dominating fashion.

With the no-no, Halladay joined another exclusive club, becoming just the fifth player in Major League Baseball history to throw two no-hitters in the same season. Back on May 29, 2010, Halladay threw the 20^th Perfect Game in baseball history, defeating the Florida Marlins 1-0 in Miami.

This past off-season, when the Phillies parted ways with a proven postseason ace, Cliff Lee, in favor of Halladay, an October novice, many questioned the move. With his Game 1 performance, Halladay validated his place atop the Phillies rotation, and proved he can handle the bright lights of October.

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