Its About That Time!

ALCS

Nelson Cruz after hitting the game winning HR

So far this series the Texas Rangers are crusing past the Detroit Tigers...Literally. On Wednesday night Rangers Outfielder Nelson Cruz hit a three run bomb in the top of the 11th to put the Rangers on top 7-3, and give Texas a 3-1 series lead. Jose Valverde was docked four runs in the 11th inning alone to take his first loss of the 2011 postseason. Tigers Skipper Jim Leyland called it "One of the best games hes ever been involved in." The spotlight isnt anything new to Cruz: in game two of the ALCS Cruz jacked baseballs first postseason walk-off grand slam to beat the Tigers 7-3. Game five kicks off this evening at 4:15pm Eastern Time, its a possible series clincher for the Rangers so look for the tigers to pitch around Cruz if he comes up in a tie game in the 9th.

C.J. Wilson goes in game five as Texas is looking to advance to their second straight World Series, but their gonna have to do it with Tigers ace and likely Cy Young award winner Justin Verlander on the hill.

NLCS



The Cardinals Celebrate their game 3 victory



It was the Cardinals who came out victorious in Wednesdays game four against the Brewers. St. Louis got their rally going early as they scored four runs off Brewers pitcher Yovani Gallardo in the 1st, but that would be all they would need as Cardinals Pitcher Chirs Carpenter gave up only three runs coming in the 2nd and 3rd innings. Albert Pujols and David Freese both picked up their sixth RBI in the postseason, as Chirs Carpenter is now 7-2 all time in his career in the postseason. Brewers Shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt continues to remain hot picking up his third RBI in the postseason, as pitcher Yovani Gallardo falls to 2-1 career in the postseason.

 Game four kicks off Thursday night 8:15pm Eastern Time Cardinals pitcher Kyle Lohse will get the start, Lohse last start came 12 days ago where he lost 11-6 to the eliminated Phillies. The Brewers will send the Veteran Randy Wolfe to the mound whos coming off of a 10-6 loss to the eliminated Diamondbacks on October 5th.

Tebow Time!

one of the many Tebow Billboards in Denver

All the chants and billboards have finally paid off as Denver Bronco fans have got what they wanted. Tim Tebow will get the start for the 1-4 Broncos next Sunday afternoon versus the stuggiling Miami Dolphins. Tebow was great in college breaking many records, and winning two National championships in four years. In the NFL Tebow is a measly 1-3. It was towards the end of last season when Tebow was given the opportunity to start when now benched Quarterback Kyle Orton went down. 

Still a lot of criticism has surrounded Tim Tebow during his NFL career saying "hes not accurate enough"  "he can't make the big play downfield" former Falcons and Seahawks head coach Jim Mora Jr. said "Hes the type of guy i would want my daughter dating not Quarterbacking my football team."

 I however am more of a believer in Tim Tebow i think at the very least the broncos can be better with him than with previous starter Kyle Orton. In just his 5 games on the field Tebow has 11 Touchdowns (Six rushing) to just three interceptions. Whether the coaches want to believe in him or not, number 15 provides a spark for this offense. Sure hes not as accurate as Tom Brady or Drew Brees but he knows how to find open receivers and is a legitimate threat to run the ball anytime or anywhere, and on Sunday the Miami Dolphins plan to honor the 2009 NCAA Champion Florida Gators a team in which Tim Tebow was Quarterback. This week the Broncos have a bye week, and Tim Tebow says he plans to take no vacations. Instead he plans to spend his time prepping for the Miami Dolphins.

Week 6 NFL Predictions

Carolina @ Atlanta: Matt Ryan has lost only 4 games in 4 years at home. I want to go against him but i cant Falcons win over Rookie of the year Cam Newton 28-21

Indianapolis @ Cincinatti: Andy Dalton continues to surprise Bengals win 20-17 (OT)

San Francisco @ Detroit: Game of the Week! Ford Field will be going crazy for this one Lions win 28-24

St. Louis @ Green Bay: Blowout..Green Bay wins it 35-14

Buffalo @ New York Giants: You never know what to expect from Eli Manning but i expect good things from him &  Running Back Ahmad Bradshaw Giants win 24-21

Jacksonville @ Pittsburgh: i think this game may be closer than many expect. However Steelers win 28-17

Philadelphia @ Washington: Mike Vick is serious he wants to save Andy Reids job, and the Redskins still have Rex Grossman as QB Philly wins it 20-17

Houston @ Baltimore: Baltimore has one of the best home field advantages in the league. Ravens win 34-21

Cleveland @ Oakland: As Al Davis would say "Just Win Baby" and the raiders will 24-17

Dallas @ New England: i think this game will be fairly close Dallas has a very good chance...but Romo fails to convert on 4th down and Brady throws for 500 yards. Patriots win 35-28

New Orleans @ Tampa Bay: Tampa Bay seems to be much better at home but i still don't think they can take down the saints. Saints win 30-17

SNF Minnesota @ Chicago: Jay Cutler continues to run for his life and as long as the Vikings pound it with Adrian Peterson they win 21-14. If AP doesn't run for at least 95 yards Vikings fall 17-10

MNF Miami @ New York Jets: Dolphins still fail to pick up their first win of the season. Jets win 27-14

In Other News...

• Former Redsox GM Theo Epstein has accepted an offer to go to the Chicago Cubs. Epstein ended the Redsox World Series drought will see if he can give the long awaited Cubs a World Series Championship
• the Boston Globe reports that in the month of September Redsox pitchers John Lackey, John Lester, and Josh Beckett have been linked to drinking beer, eating fried chicken, and playing video games in the Club House instead of supporting struggling teammates.
• Raiders acquire LB Aaron Curry from Seattle for a 7th round draft pick in the 2012 draft and a 5th round draft pick in the 2013 draft.
• WR Derrick Mason has been traded from the Jets to the Texans for a 7th round pick
• Fan who threw hot dog at Tiger Woods on Tuesday says "I just wanted to do something Courageous and Epic"
• Ravens Center Matt Birk was fined 5 grand by the NFL for taking off his microphone last sunday Vs the jets (i wish i was joking)
• Detroit Lions players Nate Burleson and Eric Wright were docked 5 grand for not wearing white in their socks last monday night. (again i wish i was joking)