 Monday, February 11, 2008
Why Is Pedro the Fox Guarding the Chicken Coop?
I didn't want to believe my eyes when PermaGuest Outlaw Jack informed me of a YouTube video showing Mets pitcher Pedro Martinez participating in a cockfight in the Dominican Republic.
As I said and wrote about Roger Clemens, Pedro is innocent until proven guilty. The video could have been (a) doctored, (b) used a celebrity impersonator, (c) done long ago before Pedro learned the errors of his way, or (d) some of the above.
Upon further research, I was shocked to read in AM New York that Pedro admitted to it. He was an honorary soltadore, the person who releases the chickens to fight. The chicken that Pedro released reportedly died. Fellow Dominican and Hall of Fame Pitcher Juan Marichal also participated as a soltadore in this shameful event.
Animal cruelty is wrong and shouldn't be tolerated, much less celebrated. Though cockfighting is legal in the Dominican Republic, I will have to boo Pedro the next time at Shea. As an honorary Dominican, he let me and others down.
Posted by a disappointed Tank, animals and humans best friend.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Spring Training This Week
The Mets and Yankees pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training in Florida this week. The key to the Mets is is Carlos Delgado going to bounce back from an off year, will Pedro Martinez stay healthy and will the bullpen and new ace Johan Santana come through. The Yankees face a bit of a question mark with left field and first base and the rotation will see some competition from the kids. We'll see how it all works out, but with the Knicks a laughing stock and the Super Bowl over, it is time to start thinking about baseball! Posted by Steve in New York
Saturday, February 09, 2008
Amateur Female Jello Wrestling Sunday at 8 p.m. at Arlene's Grocery
Dana Sterling Presents:
Amateur Female Jello Wrestling!
Sunday, February 10th, 8-11:00pm
(6:30 Wrestle Lesson)
at Arlene's Grocery
95 Stanton Street (between Ludlow & Allen), NYC.
Subway: F to 2nd Ave
Hey Ladies, want to wrestle? RSVP at
danasterling@gmail.com
"Think the days of female empowerment through mortal combat were over? Think again--as this tongue-in-cheek sporting event brings ready-made deserts back to the ring where they belong." - TimeOut New York
"Sterling has successfully created a space that gives women permission to forget the hassle of deflecting criticism for their bodies' inadequacies and regress to a time when they felt comfortable being ridiculous. All it took was a creative impulse and the help from a little gelatin." - New York
Press
"After the match all the girls felt exhausted, but empowered (like the feeling you get when you watch the 'Charlie's Angel's' movie- watching fabulous females fighting evil and kicking some badguy ass.) Really makes ya wanna be a Rockstar Fighter Chick and change the world!" – Uncoolkids.com
Friday, February 08, 2008
Shaq Shakes the Suns and NBA
Shaquille O'Neal was traded from the Miami Heat to the Phoenix Suns officially on Thursday after passing his physical.
Shaq has had his share of injuries which have been caused by weight as well as wear and tear which The Tank can unfortunately relate to.
However, this trade gives Shaq time to get healthy and in shape for the playoffs which a couple of months away starting in mid April. With Shaq on the floor, the Suns might not run as much but he's there for his low post presence on offense and defense.
Even if Shaq isn't ready this season, watch him push hard in the last two years of his career and possibly Hall of Fame career.
The Heat benefitted by getting younger with Sharion Marion and Marcus Banks to help Dwayne Wade contend again in the near future. We can only hope that they and others stop the third part of the Boston Sports Apocalypse, the Eastern Conference leading Celtics.
As for local teams, the Nets are currently the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference. Jason Kidd to Dallas trade rumors continue to linger. The Eastern Conference is so bad that the 14-35 Knicks are only six games out of the playoffs with 33 games to play. I don't think they'll make it, especially with their inconsistent play, but you never know.
Posted by The Tank in NY.
Thursday, February 07, 2008
It is getting harder to believe Roger Clemens
I love to read spy novels. There are a few things that are always the same in every spy novel, even if it is written by Tom Clancy or John Le Carre. The spy has a drop box or safe deposit box with states evidence against everyone. He has arrangements with an unknown third party to release the contents of that box if "something ever happens to him." The contents of these drop boxes are also the equivalent of a get out of jail free card if the sh*t ever hits the fan. You get arrested for doing something illegal, you turn states evidence. Sports fans, Brian McNamee has one such drop box. He gave federal prosecutors syringes and other physical evidence his lawyers say back the his allegations of illegal drug use by Roger Clemens. Apparently the syringes were used to inject the Rocket with steroids and HGH. McNamee has turned over the physical evidence. Of course Clemens denies the evidence is real. "Brian McNamee is obviously a troubled man who is obsessed with doing everything possible to destroy Roger Clemens," Clemens' lawyer said in a statement. yesterday. "Roger is looking forward to testifying before Congress next week to set the record straight. He will not waiver, nor will he shrink from this because he is telling the truth. We ask all fair-minded people to listen. It is time for Brian McNamee to be subject to the same scrutiny as Roger Clemens." But after Andy Pettitte confessed to taking HGH injected into him by McNamee, the same McNamee that was introduced to Pettitte by Clemens, it is not looking good for the Rocket. Posted by Steve in New York.
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Johan Santana Meets the Mets...
Today the Mets held a press conference at Shea Stadium to introduce Johan Santana to the New York media. Omar started the conference with a congratulations to the NY Giants. Classy. Johan got on the stage and said that "New York is the capital of the world." When asked about adjusting to NY, Johan was very calm and focused and said that he will rely on his teammates for advice on life in the big apple. When Johan was asking about hitting in the NL, he said, "Well I came here to pitch." Then he took a question in Spanish. Steve only caught about ever other word, but he was asked about the Yankees. He said that his preference was to come to the Mets. When asked about the World Series, he said: "That is why we are here. It has to be this year and beyond. We are going to make it very special." Asked about the number of Latino players on the Mets he said while that is cool, playing the game is key. Asked again in Spanish if his arrival makes the Mets a favorite to win the NL, Johan replied: "Johan said that it is a team effort and is looking forward to winning the championship with the Mets." Does Santana make the Mets the favorite in the NL East? David Wright said no, since the Phillies won last year. David Wright, who was on hand today at the press conference, is just hedging his bets, Santana gives the Mets a major boost in an area where they had a major hole. Johan was asked about the pressure of the collapse and the huge contract. He answered with confidence. (Hopefully he will not get booed like Carlos Beltran.) Asked if Shea Stadium will help his numbers he said he is not thinking about that. Overall Santana seemed very comfortable with the media and happy to be here. Posted by Steve in New York (and trying to fix the server problems.)
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Eli Manning and the Giants are the Real Super Tuesday Winners
Astoria Pete was one of the million of my closest friends to line the Canyon of Heroes in lower Manhattan to celebrate the Giants victory.
I wasn't able to meet any of the Giants but I found their bus which transported them to New Jersey afterwards for the celebration at the Meadowlands.
Victor made his own Super Bowl trophy.
The NYPD didn't let me or others east of Church Street at Chambers but I was able to get a photos with the bagpipe players who performed for the crowds in lower Manhattan.
Everyone won on Super Tuesday, even Tiki Barber and Bill Belichick. They just saved a ton of money by switching to Geico according to the King of Orange County (NY), Dino the Greek. 
Posted by the Tank reporting live from the Canyon of Heroes in lower Manhattan.
Monday, February 04, 2008
Super Upset! The Tank Wins Free Cold Stone Ice Cream
Most of the gang convened at PermaGuest Outlaw Jack's and Michelle's place in Queens for the Super Bowl.
Kathleen was the only real Giants fan out of the dozen or so people gathered. Jack is a Jets fan, Steve is an ex-Jets fan, JH is a Vikings fan, and I am a Bills fan. You get the idea. We put our differences aside and all rallied behind the Giants. JH printed out multiple copies of the Bridget Moynahan mask but I was the only one to wear it. Linda bought a birthday cake for Jack's birthday on Tuesday the 5th. That's the real Super Tuesday. Happy Birthday Jack!
I explained the Boston Sports Apocalypse to the newbies. Everyone understood the Biblical and sports implications of this game. Steve set aside his dislike of Eli as everything was on the line. "Go Eli!" Steve shouted below. Steve promised to have a drink every time Eli did something good and he was pretty hammered by the end of the night.
Steve rooting for Eli is almost as profound as me rooting for Rex Grossman who I am considering suing for accelerating my hair loss after his erratic play screwed up my picks.
Ralph, Hannah, and Juliette were total stangers but we clicked within minutes. No need for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers during the Halftime Show. We entertained ourselves when Michelle put on the Sarah Silverman/Matt Damon and Bill Gates YouTube videos. Adam, Jack, Hannah, and Juliette introduced me to the Guitar Hero video game. Joe was entertaining in his own unique way.
There were lots of ups and downs but we stuck together and rooted the Giants onto the 17-14 victory. As a New Yorker, I received immense satisfaction from the Giants stopping the Boston Sports Apocalypse which started with the Red Sox winning last year and the Celtics being the best team in the NBA.
I was right that the Giants would beat the spread but never so happy to be wrong about the Patriots losing though I would have been right in winning wire to wire for the second straight season with the Colts and Patriots, respectively. I am also happy that Buffalo Steve, his wife Teresa, and their daughters (my Goddaughters) can sleep better at night as they won't have to hear the Bill Belichick being compared to his hero and former Steelers coach Chuck Noll.
Mega thanks to PermaGuest Outlaw Jack and Michelle for throwing a great Super Bowl Party!
Congratulations to die hard Giants fans like Kathleen and her parents, PG, Brooklyn Pete, Queens Pete, David, and Eddie Trunk. Congratulations to me for winning the free Cold Stone Ice Cream bet!
Posted by an overjoyed Tank in football Heaven.
Sunday, February 03, 2008
Taking in a game at The Rock
I got off the PATH train at Newark Penn Station last night and followed the sign to the "Prudential Center" only two blocks away. Better know as "The Rock," it looks like a great building. I can't believe how awesome it looks actually. So good that it drew me to New Jersey on a Saturday night, and to see the Devils no less. 
Once inside the arena is awesome. Our seats were high up in the nose bleeds but the vantage point for the game was great. The seats were a little and beer very expensive (even for sports arena prices), but the place was great and the atmosphere fun. 
Oh yea, the Devils defeated the LA Kings 6-3. On the ride home on the PATH we saw a spectacular view of Ground Zero. 
Posted by Steve Live! From The Rock in Newark New Jersey.
Saturday, February 02, 2008
Tom Brady's Achilles Heel
Athletes are rarely rattled but there is a way to get under everyone's skin. Tom Brady is no exception. Local rock station Q104.3 recently made a great point about trying to get under Brady's skin.
"Tom and Bridget dated for two years, and Bridget got pregnant around the time they broke up -- a split that was curiously close to the time that he started dating Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen. Their relationship has been, well, frosty ever since; Bridget even named their son John Edward Thomas Moynahan, not only leaving out the Brady name but giving him the initials JET! (And you know how the Patriots loooove the Jets...)"
Boston Red Sox fans tried to distract my buddy A-Rod with masks of a blonde similar to the young lady that he was hanging out with in Toronto last year. This is New York's turn to return the favor.
To do so, please go to the following links: http://www.q1043.com/pages/images/BridgetMoynahan.pdf If you're going to the game, please wear the mask. If you are within earshot of Tom Brady, please ask him about his illegitimate son. This technique worked once before when I asked Chipper Jones in Game 4 of the 1999 World Series at Yankee Stadium about his illegitimate son and we all know who won that World Series in a four game sweep.
Go Giants! Bridget, If you are still single, so is The Tank.
Posted by The Tank in NY.
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