Carmelo Anthony

I am a big Knicks fan, and I admit it, I am dying for the team to acquire Carmelo Anthony. The trade deadline is Thursday, at 3 pm. If the Knicks do not acquire Carmelo, it will be one of the biggest mistakes the organization has made.
First the problems, the Knicks are going to give up a lot. Raymond Felton, Wilson Chandler, Danilo Gallinari, 1st rounds picks. Basically, the Knicks team is going to be gutted. Carmelo's goal is to get the 65 million, 3 year extension that is currently on the table. The NBA is gonna get a new CBA next year, so he is risking losing millions if he doesnt sign. The New Jersey Nets want Melo, but he has no desire to sign the extension with them. However, if the Knicks dont make a move Melo may sign the extension with the Nets or the Nuggets even though he wants to play for the Knicks.
The Knicks missed out on Lebron James, and missing out on Carmelo Anthony, who is 26 entering his prime, a top scorer and a top 5 player in the NBA, would be crucial. Star foward Amare Stoudemire needs help, and Melo coming to NY will also help the Knicks attract another big free agent in 2012. Chris Paul, Deron Williams and Dwight Howard will all be FA. Its time for the Knicks to get piece 2 of the big 3.
Get this done Knicks! They are only 2 games over .500, so why hold onto these players? GET THE SUPERSTAR.

For the Love of God, please have football next year!

There was a joke during this NFL season, the team to win the Superbowl this year will likely be the last. Why? Because there is a potential for a season long lockout in 2011, and in 2012 the world is apparently going to end on December 21. So are the Green Bay Packers the last team to hoist the Lombardi Trohpy?

Not likely, as many believe there will be an agreement before the start of next season. Hopefully, it is soon. If a deal is struck in July, teams will be scrambling to sign free agents (they cant sign until theres a new CBA in place).

The idea that these billionaire owners and millionaire players aren't getting enough of the 9 billion the NFL makes every year, is absurd. It is absolutely ridiculous how much these players make, yet still complain over.

I can't imagine having a fall (especially when football helps get you through the start of school) and a cold dreary winter without football. What will I do on my sundays? The Jets won't have a chance at a SuperBowl (Again).

So heres what should happen... a rookie salary cap, no 18 game season, players get 49 % of revenue and we all move on and watch football, America's greatest sport. Please let this get done.

Andy Pettitte :(

It is a sad day for Yankees fans everywhere, with starting pitcher Andy Pettitte announcing today that he is retiring from baseball at the age of 38. Pettitte has contemplated retirement for the past few seasons, but today he finally called it quits. 

Pettitte leaves the Yankees with 5 world series rings, from 1996,98,99,2000 and 2009. Pettitte is also the winningest pitcher in postseason history. No one has more win than this man right here, who has been described as having fire and ice in his veins.

I was there in 2009 to see Pettitte pitch the Yankees to victory in game 6 at the new Yankees Stadium, and it is a moment I will remember forever. Pettitte was a favorite of many fans, including myself, despite him admitting him using HGH (Human Growth Hormone). Its not a steroid, so its not really that bad. 

Pettitte decided to retire because he wanted to spend more time with his family and see his kids grow. He has 4 kids, all of which he wants to see grow up (his oldest son is 16). Pettitte lives in texas, so the grind of  162 game baseball season, basically being away for 6 months, really took a toll on Pettitte. Pettitte stated he could pitch, but his heart doesn't have the desire too.

All in all, I enjoyed watching Andy Pettitte pitch throughout his great careeer ( and to think, George Steinbrenner almost traded him during the 1999 season). He was a great pitcher, clutch and I will always remember him holding his glove over his face, his eyes just staring the opposing batters down. Pettittes absence is big for the Yankees going into 2011. Their rotation is thin, but hopefully Andy decides to come back midway during the year, and we get one more look at this great pitcher.

Have a great retirement Pettitte.

Jets offseason moves

Here are some moves the Jets can do for this offseason:

1. Franchise either Santonio Holmes or Braylon Edwards. Holmes might be given the tag, which will result in a cap hit of 9.5 million. If one gets franchise tagged, look for the Jets to try to offer the other WR a contract. Hopefully, no other team offers more money

2. Brad Smith is Mr. Everything to the Jets, but he is asking for 6 mill a year, which is absurd for a special teams player. He is very dynamic though and a game changer, and has won a couple of games for us (see Pittsburgh game in december and Cincinnati game on Thanksgiving)

3. Players who could be released. Shaun Ellis, Jason Taylor, Tomlinson, Tony Richardson, Damien Woody and Kris Jenkins

4. Draft a pass rusher, essential to getting to the QB. Also, cut Vernon Gholston, 6th overall pick in 2008 and has zero sacks. Awful.