Petron Blaze Boosters
So Petron had two games this past three days, against the same team, but with different results. They locked horns with Talk N Text last Wednesday and last night, winning the former and losing the latter. It does sting however as last night was the first game of their best of 3 quarter finals match up. While there may be some questionable calls, specially in the 4th quarter, Petron had their chances, and sadly, they did not capitalize on it, both on the offensive and defensive ends of the court. TNT just made fastbreak plays one after the other. Some luck also helped TNT's cause (hello that Fonacier three?), but then again, Petron had more than their fair share of chances (Tubid losing control of the ball on a fastbreak attempt, Sims losing the ball to RDO).
That being said, at least it has shown that Petron can definitely match up and beat Talk N Text, even if they have to do it twice in a row. They do however, need to play with the same intensity all 48 minutes of the game. With the way that that Talk N Text capitalizes on mistakes and turnovers and turns them into fastbreak points, Petron cannot afford to have unforced mistakes.
On the bright side, boy oh boy, this guy is really making a big fan of me.
June Mar-freaking-Fajardo. Boy got some moves down low. Amazing footwork, with a touch around the perimeter, and an improving defense and passing. Would love to see him reach his full potential. Would be good for the national team, first and foremost, and for Petron as well. It is plenty obvious that him, and Marcio Lassiter would be the future cornerstones of this franchise.
New York Yankees
The Yankees went 4-1 from Monday to today, losing only yesterday in an extra inning affair against the Diamondbacks. The starting pitching is starting to sort itself out, most of the bullpen is returning to their lockdown mode, and the bats are coming alive, at least against right handed pitchers. The line-up they had yesterday was just painful to watch. Can't wait to have the injured players to return. The team would be crazy deep once that happens.
Speaking of injuries and depth, it is sad to know that the Captain, Derek Jeter, would be out until the All-Star Break. Infield depth is really taking a beating now. Nunez would probably be able to provide replacement level value at short, but with injuries an always lingering issue, it is kind of unsettling that the next on the depth chart is Jayson Nix. Nothing against Nix, but if the Yanks aim to compete for the title this year, they would ideally have more depth. It's not like they have any infield depth in the minors as well. They don't need All-Stars or MVP type players in every position, but they would need someone who would be able to contribute something significant, either with the bat or the glove.
And since I have already mentioned the MVP, I am standing by my prediction that Robinson Cano would win the AL MVP this year, en route to his $200M contract.
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Coming Up:
Petron goes up against TNT for Game 2 of the Quarterfinals, a win-or-go home game for Petron.
Yankees play the Blue Jays for the 2nd game of their series in Toronto. #HIROK would be starting for the Bronx Bombers.
Real Madrid goes up against Betis early Sunday morning here.
The Chicago Bulls open their 2013 NBA play-offs on the road. They match up against the Brooklyn Nets in this first round 7 game series.
The Bahrain Grand Prix is tomorrow. Practice 1 and 2 were done yesterday, with practice 3 and qualifiers later today. Let's hope Ferrari gets the pole position and races upfront until the checkered flag.
A Super Sports Sunday for me, as all my five sports team are with games. Let's see if I can go five for five.
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Playing on the background:
Bright Lights by Matchbox Twenty
"When all your love is gone, who will save me from all I'm up against out in this world?"
All My Life by K-Ci and JoJo
"All my life, I've prayed for someone like you."
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