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San Jose Sharks: Why Joe Thornton Must Drastically Alter His Game
Posted: 17th March 2010 by Andy Bensch in NHL
The San Jose Sharks will once again finish amongst the top teams in the NHL when the regular season comes to a close.
And barring a huge drop off, the Sharks will have finished top-two in the Western Conference for the third straight season.
This frequent placement amongst the league leaders every year has their season defined by one thing and one thing only: playoff success.
But a team doesn't necessarily have to ...
Can Andres Torres Become Baseball’s Version of Jake Delhomme?
Posted: 13th March 2010 by Andy Bensch in MLB
The San Francisco Giants have a need for speed, and if starting center fielder Aaron Rowand doesn't improve his performance from the last two seasons, journeyman outfielder Andres Torres should be given a shot.
While the chances Torres succeeds long term are minimal, there have been similar stories written in sports.
Current NFL free agent quarterback Jake Delhomme is an example of an athlete who bounced around for awhile before becoming a ...
The San Jose Sharks have yet to bring home the coveted Stanley Cup during their 17 seasons of existence.
However, it hasn't been for a lack of a quality coaching staffs nor the lack of quality management groups.
With an organization that has been filled with great hockey minds from top to bottom throughout their history, the Sharks have boasted some of the most highly talked about teams since their ...
San Francisco 49ers: Free Agent “Splash” Doesn’t Have To Be Expensive
Posted: 12th March 2010 by Andy Bensch in NFL
The first week of NFL free agency is already in the books.
Numerous teams have already made significant upgrades at positions of need.
Unfortunately, the San Francisco 49ers are not one of them.
Despite having multiple starting positions in need of an upgrade, the 49ers have made only one minor signing so far this season. By signing quarterback David Carr to backup Alex Smith, San Francisco’s lone free agent pickup thus far has ...
Rob Blake vs. Jason Demers: Why the Sharks Aren’t Poised for Glory
Posted: 10th March 2010 by Andy Bensch in NHL
With 17 games remaining, the San Jose Sharks currently hold down the top spot in the Western Conference.
After compiling a 42-14-9 record up until this point in the season, San Jose holds a slim two point lead over the second place Chicago Blackhawks and with 93 points the Sharks are nearly a lock to finish no worse than second in the conference.
Considering the Sharks have a nine point lead and ...
San Francisco Giants: Why Pitching and Defense Don’t Win Championships
Posted: 9th March 2010 by Andy Bensch in MLB
Almost all of us who follow the game of baseball have heard the claim that “pitching and defense win championships.”
But is there any truth to that claim in this day and age?
While teams built primarily on pitching and defense may have been more suited to win World Series Championships in past eras, the current age of baseball is built on offense.
A popular phrase in American football is that today’s NFL ...
San Francisco 49ers: Why Signing David Carr Is “Madness”
Posted: 9th March 2010 by Andy Bensch in NFL
Are the San Francisco 49ers copying the management style of the San Francisco Giants? Say it ain’t so!
The San Francisco 49ers have made their first free agent signing on Monday by agreeing to terms on a two-year contract with quarterback David Carr.
Signing a veteran player with a mediocre track record is all too familiar to San Francisco fans, but usually these moves aren’t announced by their football team.
However, despite already ...
San Francisco Giants: Four Coin Tosses Who Could Get Them To the Playoffs
Posted: 7th March 2010 by Andy Bensch in MLB
The Author originally published the following slideshow at hotstove.com, and it can also be seen here:
http://www.hotstove.com/2010/03/will-the-san-francisco-giants-make-the-postseason-four-coin-tosses-that-could-get-them-there/
When a team finishes 72-90 in 2008 and then jumps up to a 88-74 finish in 2009, 2010 expectations obviously skyrocket. The San Francisco Giants find themselves in such a situation.
After a 16 game improvement last season, the team expects to not only make the postseason in 2010 — they expect to do it ...
The 10 Biggest Questions Facing the San Jose Sharks Come Playoff Time
Posted: 6th March 2010 by Andy Bensch in NHL
Let's face it, there is no team that endures more questions from the media and their fan base than a franchise which consistently gives strong showings in the regular season but then always seems flops come the postseason.
Going into the 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the San Jose Sharks will once again be facing more pressure than any other team to reach 16 postseason victories.
Considering the Sharks will finish the regular ...
San Jose Sharks: Is GM Doug Wilson Preparing to Make a Splash?
Posted: 28th February 2010 by Andy Bensch in NHL
With the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver coming to a close tomorrow, the NHL will soon be back in action. And for all 30 General Managers, that means three of their busiest days of the season are about to begin.
Considering the NHL trade deadline is this upcoming Wednesday, every GM in hockey will have their phone buzzing constantly over the first few days of next week.
Now will the Olympic break ...