By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Before Justify had even been draped with the viking poms blanket in the winner's circle at Pimlico Race Course, I vowed I'd be playing any logical contender in Belmont Stakes before I'd play the Derby and Preakness winner. Now, on the eve of the 150th running of the Belmont Stakes, I'm not so sure I can follow through on that plan. Who's good enough … [Read more...] about Belmont picks: Sure, Justify can win, but so can a few others
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What the American League All-Star Team Should Look Like
By Taylor Nigrelli Well, we’re here. We’ve reached the halfway point of a strange and surprising 2013 campaign. We’ve seen Vernon Wells hit like an all-star for a month and then like infant since. We’ve seen a multitude of young players thrust themselves into the spotlight and earn some well-deserved all-star discussion. We’ve seen teams with World Series aspirations stumble … [Read more...] about What the American League All-Star Team Should Look Like
Olean’s Kemmer named NYCBL Player of the Year
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- There wasn't much doubt when it came to choosing the league's top player. One needed only to look to the guy who conjured discussions of a possible Triple Crown. The Olean Oilers' Jon Kemmer (Clarion) finished atop two of the three major statistical categories to earn the New York Collegiate Baseball League Player-of-the-Year … [Read more...] about Olean’s Kemmer named NYCBL Player of the Year