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Yankees Comeback, Canucks Advance

Last night in the Bronx it was a throwback to 2009.  Trailing 4-1 after the 6th inning, the Yankees chipped away winning in walk-off fashion on a single by Mark Texiera.  I think its only the second time that I've seen AJ with his patented cream pie.  The game had many positives and hopefully it will lead to some good things.

First, how about CC Sabathia.  This guy is a stud.  If you want to know what an ace is just look at Sabathia.  After struggling through a rough 4th inning, Sabathia slammed the door on the Jays and went the distance.  It was poetic justice that he was able to get a win.  We hear so many times that an ace gives his team a chance to win even when they don't have their best stuff.  Well, CC did the job last night.  Newsflash to Yankee management: you better keep this guy!!!

After undergoing a rough beginning of the season, Jorge Posada delievered with a pinch hit double in the 9th that started the Yankee comeback.  Hopefully, that gets him back on track.  Russell Martin continues to hit well forcing me once again to give credit to Mr. Cashman for making this shrewd pick-up.

Mark Texiera came through in the clutch and the Yankees are going to need more of that from him, ARod and Cano if they are to win the AL East.  But how about Curtis Granderson.  This guy has been unbelievable.  Last night he had 4 hits, driving in the tying run but just as important his steal of 2nd base in the 9th allowed him to score on Texiera's single.  Granderson has been the most complete player on the team this year.  Laying down a sac bunt against the Mets which set up a big rally, stealing bases and hitting home runs.  By the way, he has put to rest the "he can't hit lefties" demons.  As I've stated before, this guy is a class act and its nice to see a good guy do well.

Here's hoping this marks the beginning of more consistent winning baseball by the Pinstripers.

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The Vancouver Canucks eliminated the San Jose Sharks last night 3-2 in double overtime.  The Canucks are going to be tough to beat.  Roberto Luongo seems to be on his game and the Sedins along with MVP candidate Ryan Kesler are getting better as the playoffs roll on.  A Boston-Vancouver match-up would be a dandy matching Luongo against Tim Thomas.  Both teams play physical.  The Lightning will have something to say about that tonight, but regardless the Canucks may be the first President's Trophy winner in awhile to win the Stanley Cup.