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After taking a look at the American League All-Stars for this year's game, I will now take the time to discuss who should be suiting up for the National League. Once again, a few of the current voting leaders do not deserve to be in the starting lineup. Here is who should be taking the field first:   Catcher: Miguel Olivo The Rockies catcher is off to a great start. He is hitting about ...

The Way the MLB All-Star Starting Lineup Should Be

Posted: 18th June 2010 by Daniel Malkin in MLB
The 2010 MLB All Star weekend voting deadline is on the horizon. So this morning, I logged onto the Internet and compiled a ballot of my own. When it comes to fan voting, I have to admit that I am a believer in the system. I obviously hate when a popular player makes the starting lineup who is either having an off year or who has been injured. With that ...
Two of the NFL’s best young players are currently holding out for larger contracts during the early part of this year’s offseason. Both Chris Johnson and Darrelle Revis are not practicing for their respective teams as they fight for new contracts. Both had monster seasons for the Titans and the Jets last year and do deserve more guaranteed money from their franchises. Last year, Johnson put up 2,006 total rushing yards, 5th ...

Fantasy Basketball Is In Full Swing: Who Should You Be Drafting?

Posted: 19th October 2009 by Daniel Malkin in NBA
In my opinion very few things are more exciting than getting together with a group of friends and conducting a fantasy sports draft. My league took part in our draft a few days ago, here are the results and my opinions that go along with each teams selections. á Pick Overall Team Player Selected 1. 1. Pat Chris Paul 2. 2. Regs Lebron James 3. 3. Dylan Dwyane Wade 4. 4. Ant Kobe Bryant 5. 5. Jim Dirk Nowitzki 6. 6. Grant Kevin Durant 7. 7. Me Danny Granger 8. 8. Susi Amare Stoudemire 9. 9. Phil Pau Gasol 10. 10. Meltzer Chris Bosh á My Strategy: I have to admit I was not expecting to land ...

MLB Playoffs, MVP Awards and Cy Young Winners Are on the Horizon

Posted: 23rd September 2009 by Daniel Malkin in MLB
The 2009 baseball season is quickly coming to an end with the playoffs just around the corner. It has been an exciting year in baseball and will continue to be an entertaining one as the playoff race heats up. Here are my playoff, MVP and Cy Young predictions. The New York Yankees will win the AL East and move onto the playoffs where they will match up against the Detroit Tigers. ...

NFL Predictions: Patriots, Chargers, Giants, and Steelers Lead the Pack

Posted: 10th September 2009 by Daniel Malkin in NFL
The 2009-10 NFL season kicks off play this weekend in what should be another exciting football season. Here are my predictions for regular season records and playoff match-ups.   AFC East This division will be stronger then last year with the return of Tom Brady and the arrival Terrell Owens. The Jets will play rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez, who one day will be a solid player, but needs to play at an extremely ...