Christian Bethancourt must be one of the most versatile players in all of baseball. Last season, we got a taste of what the San Diego Padres catcher could do on the mound. The right-hander appeared in two games and pitched 1 2/3 scoreless frames. However he struggled with his command and walked three. That’s fine… Continue reading The Curious Case of Christian Bethancourt
Author: Juan Pablo Aravena
Kyle Korver Is Exactly What The Cavaliers Needed
The Cleveland Cavaliers are doing everything they can to keep pace with the Golden State Warriors. Considering the Mike Dunleavy experiment didn’t work, the Cavaliers needed to add a perimeter threat and that’s what they did the past week. The current NBA champions traded for Kyle Korver from the Atlanta Hawks, boosting both their bench… Continue reading Kyle Korver Is Exactly What The Cavaliers Needed
FIFA Got It Right Expanding The World Cup To 48 Teams
It took several months of discussions, but in the end the FIFA World Cup will change its format for the 2026 tournament. Instead of 32 teams as we know it, now the competition will feature 48 teams and a whole new format. The current Fifa proposal will reformat the World Cup so that the opening… Continue reading FIFA Got It Right Expanding The World Cup To 48 Teams
Why Matt Ryan Deserves The MVP Over Tom Brady And Aaron Rodgers
There’s been a lot of talk regarding Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady as potential MVP candidates. And even though both quarterbacks have been excellent this year, no one deserves the award more than Matt Ryan. As Kevin Durant would say, the Falcons quarterback “is the real MVP”. The numbers don’t lie, as Ryan has been… Continue reading Why Matt Ryan Deserves The MVP Over Tom Brady And Aaron Rodgers
3 Teams That Could Use Brian Dozier Better Than The Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins have flirted with the thought of dealing Brian Dozier during the offseason. However, the second baseman remains part of the team, and at this point a trade doesn’t seem like a sure thing. Of course the Twins would like to keep him, but Dozier could be a better fit elsewhere. Here are… Continue reading 3 Teams That Could Use Brian Dozier Better Than The Minnesota Twins
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Kemba Walker and Isaiah Thomas Deserve More Recognition In The Eastern Conference
It’s been a while since the crop of guards was so deep in the Eastern Conference. But this situation will generate a logjam looking towards the 2017 All-Star Game. It’s undeniable Kyrie Irving and DeMar DeRozan will start for the East in the ASG. But that leaves only three spots (or maybe four) for lots… Continue reading Kemba Walker and Isaiah Thomas Deserve More Recognition In The Eastern Conference
James Rodriguez Should Leave Real Madrid As Soon As Possible
James Rodriguez arrived at Real Madrid following an impressive 2014 World Cup with Colombia. He was one of the most talented playmakers in the world, and had nothing else to prove for AS Monaco. He dazzled in the French Ligue 1 and was ready to jump to a more competitive league. Fast forward to 2017… Continue reading James Rodriguez Should Leave Real Madrid As Soon As Possible
Injuries Have Destroyed The Oakland Raiders’ Season
The last two weeks have been pretty rough for the Oakland Raiders. The team clinched a playoff berth for the first time since 2002, and they looked like a huge threat in the AFC. Furthermore, Derek Carr was having an MVP-caliber season. Everything seemed set for the Raiders to make a deep playoff run. And… Continue reading Injuries Have Destroyed The Oakland Raiders’ Season
Why Jose Bautista Needs To Re-Sign With Toronto
The free agent market in MLB has been slower than expected for some of the best players available. Edwin Encarnacion tried to get a $100M deal, but instead chose to sign with the Cleveland Indians for $65M. Others like Mike Napoli and Jason Hammel remain unsigned. And the biggest arms on the market already signed… Continue reading Why Jose Bautista Needs To Re-Sign With Toronto