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2009 American League Cy Young Candidates: Who Gets Your Vote?

Posted: 9th October 2009 by David Carter in MLB
Five months, 20 weeks, and 2,430 games of baseball have been played. The ballot list has been sent out, and many have spoken. Now itÆs my turn. HereÆs my list (in order) of the guys that most deserve the 2009 American League Cy Young Award. Agree? Disagree? Does somebody deserve to be higher? Lower? Feel free to express your opinion about the 2009 AL Cy Young Award race. Who's got your ...

Carter’s 2009 National League MVP Ballot: Who Gets Your Vote?

Posted: 9th October 2009 by David Carter in MLB
Five months, 20 weeks, and 2,430 games of baseball have been played. The ballot list has been sent out, and many have spoken. Now itÆs my turn. HereÆs my list (in order) of the guys that most deserve the 2009áNational League MVP Award.Who gets your vote? 1. Albert Pujols (Cardinals): .327 avg., 186 hits, 47 HRs, 135 RBI 2. Prince Fielder (Brewers): .299 avg., 177 hits, 46 HRs, 141 RBI 3. Ryan Braun ...

American League MVP Candidates of 2009: Who Gets Your Vote?

Posted: 8th October 2009 by David Carter in MLB
Five months, 20 weeks, and 2,430 games of baseball have been played. The ballot list has been sent out , and many have spoken. Now itÆs my turn. HereÆs my list (in order) of the guys that most deserve the 2009 American League MVP Award.Who gets your vote? 1. Mark Teixeira (Yankees): .292 avg., 178 hits, 39 HR, 122 RBIs2. Adam Lind (Blue Jays): .305 avg., 179 hits, 35 HR, 114 ...

The List, Week Five: Carter’s Top 25 NFL Running Backs Of 2009

Posted: 8th October 2009 by David Carter in NFL
After four weeks of very interesting NFL football, I've made my own list of the NFL's top 25 running backs of the 2009 season.á Some names on this list could surprise you and some names might be higher of lower than what many think they should be.So feel free to voice your opinion about the list and I will answer your comments.á Enjoy!1. Adrian Peterson (Vikings): 412 rushing yards, 5 ...

Carter’s Top 25 NFL Quarterbacks Of 2009: Week Five

Posted: 6th October 2009 by David Carter in NFL
After six weeks of very interesting NFL football, I've made my own list of the NFL's top 25 quarterbacks of the 2009 season.á Some names on this list could surprise you and some names might be higher of lower than what you think they should be. So feel free to voice your opinion about the list and I will answer your comments.á Enjoy! 1. Peyton Manning (Colts): 1,336 passing yards, nine TDs 2. ...

Carter’s NFL Power Rankings: Week Five

Posted: 6th October 2009 by David Carter in NFL
With five weeks down and 12 weeks to go, I've seen many great teams play some football, someágood teams, some "okay" teams, and some bad teams. Instead of telling you whether I think each team is great, good, okay, or bad, I'm going to give them all a grade. So feel free to reply and tell me if you agree or disagree, or if someone should be higher or lower, etc. From ...

Carter’s 2009-10 NHL Team Predictions: Eastern Conference

Posted: 1st October 2009 by David Carter in NHL
Atlantic Division1. Pittsburgh PenguinsThereÆs no reason to doubt anything about the PenguinsÆ chances. ItÆs just a matter of motivation, avoiding major injuries and staying on course. Teams need both skill and luck to go all the way. ThereÆs no lack of skill with this group. LetÆs see if just a little bit of good fortunes is on their side again. Key Players:Forwards: Evgeni Malkin, Sidney Crosby, Chris Kunitz, Bill GuerinDefensemen: ...

Carter’s NFL Power Rankings: Week Three

Posted: 25th September 2009 by David Carter in NFL
With two weeks down in the NFL season and 15 weeks to go until the regular season ends, there are plenty of candidates to choose from for the NFL's best team. Here's how I see the NFL teams: Best to worst, along with a few statsáI saw regardingáeach team. á 1. New Orleans Saints (2-0) Drew Brees leads all NFL quarterbacks in passer rating (132.9), and touchdown passes (9), and is second in ...

What Are The Chances?: Carter’s NFL Game Predictions Week Two

Posted: 17th September 2009 by David Carter in NFL
Carolina Panthers (0-1) vs. Atlanta Falcons (1-0) Jake Delhomme is arguably on the worst two game stretch in NFL QB history. He could have a low passer rating vs. the Falcons and I'm looking for him to throw at least two interceptions in this one. If he can eliminate turnovers the Panthers have a decent chance to win this game. If the Panthers can also hold Michael Turner under 100 rushing ...

Carter’s 2009 NFL Power Rankings: Week Two

Posted: 17th September 2009 by David Carter in NFL
There's one week in the books and since I haven't seen enough games to determine my Power Rankings just yet, instead, I made a list of teams (in order) of who I was most impressed with in Week One. So here's how I see the most impressive teams, with a list of their top performers in their first game. After that, I'm giving my version of the top NFL quarterbacks, running ...