1. Pittsburgh Pirates' Tough April Schedule May Test Fans' Patience

    Following a disastrous end to their once-promising 2012 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates enter 2013 with a lot to prove...

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  2. New York Jets Should Re-Sign Mike DeVito, Let Dustin Keller Go

    As the New York Jets enter the meat of their offseason, they face a few key decisions regarding existing players that could define the team's future directions...

    Andrew Kaufman Written by Andrew Kaufman about 3 months ago 4,440 reads 42 comments

  3. Pittsburgh Pirates Are Right to Attempt to Balance Present, Future Priorities

    Zachary Levine of Baseball Prospectus recently penned an article for ESPN Insider that discusses the Pittsburgh Pirates ' present and future...

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  4. Pittsburgh Pirates: 5 Position Players to Watch in Spring Training

    With nearly the full Pittsburgh Pirate team settled in Bradenton and the Bucs' first game just over a week away, it's time to take a look at position players to watch over the next six weeks...

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  5. New York Jets Can Find Solutions at Wide Receiver, Offensive Line in Free Agency

    The New York Jets have several holes to fill this offseason, meaning new general manager John Idzik will certainly have his hands full...

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  6. Pittsburgh Pirates: 5 Pitchers and Catchers to Watch in Spring Training

    Spring training is around the corner, and in only a couple days, the Pittsburgh Pirates will once again begin the quest to break their streak of what is now 20 consecutive losing seasons...

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  7. 2013 NFL Draft: New York Jets Should Draft Outside Linebacker in the First Round

    ESPN released its latest round of mock drafts this week, and both Mel Kiper and Todd McShay have the Jets selecting outside linebackers with their first round pick...

    Andrew Kaufman Written by Andrew Kaufman about 3 months ago 5,892 reads 75 comments

  8. Pittsburgh Pirates: Thoughts on Keith Law's Organizational Rankings and Top 100

    Keith Law has a lot of good content up on ESPN this week, with farm system and top 100 prospect rankings recently posted and team-by-team top prospects on the way (warning: paywall )...

    Andrew Kaufman Written by Andrew Kaufman about 4 months ago 2,100 reads 4 comments

  9. New York Jets: Growing Quarterback Market Is a Good Sign for Gang Green

    The New York Jets have several needs to address this offseason, but none is as prominent as the hole they currently have at the quarterback position...

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  10. Tim Tebow: 8 Potential Trade Destinations for New York Jets' Embattled QB

    Throughout the Jets' tumultuous season, fans have expressed widely varied sentiments regarding Tim Tebow's NFL future...

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  11. The New York Jets Should Offer Darrelle Revis a Contract Extension

    The New York Jets made news once again today, when owner Woody Johnson announced to the media that he was open to the idea of trading star cornerback Darrelle Revis ...

    Andrew Kaufman Written by Andrew Kaufman about 4 months ago 1,583 reads 20 comments

  12. Pittsburgh Pirates Suddenly Have Much-Needed Starting Pitching Depth

    It looks like Francisco Liriano will be a Pittsburgh Pirate after all, as Ken Rosenthal reported Monday that Liriano and the Bucs had agreed to revised contract terms...

    Andrew Kaufman Written by Andrew Kaufman about 4 months ago 2,691 reads 14 comments

  13. New York Jets Can Find Better Free Agent Quarterbacks Than Tarvaris Jackson

    The most recent round of New York Jets quarterback rumors have come in, and the latest player the team has been linked to is former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Tarvaris Jackson (via Tim Kavanagh of ESPN)...

    Andrew Kaufman Written by Andrew Kaufman about 4 months ago 3,087 reads 7 comments

  14. New York Rangers Rusty, Henrik Lundqvist Shines in 2013 Debut

    In their long-awaited start to the season, the New York Rangers delivered an underwhelming performance in a 3-1 loss to the Boston Bruins ...

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  15. New York Jets Would Be Unwise to Pursue Michael Vick

    With Marty Mornhinweg reportedly headed to New York to serve as the Jets ' next offensive coordinator, the next logical question is whether the Jets will seek a reunion between Mornhinweg and former Philadelphia teammate, Michael Vick ...

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  16. 2013 NFL Draft: New York Jets Will Have Options at Quarterback After First Round

    Mel Kiper's first 2013 mock draft was released this week, and it provides a glimmer of optimism for Jet fans who are weary of the team's dire quarterback situation. Kiper does not have the Jets taking a quarterback with the No...

    Andrew Kaufman Written by Andrew Kaufman about 4 months ago 9,439 reads 33 comments

  17. Pittsburgh Pirates' ZiPS Projections Released: Notes and Observations

    The Pittsburgh Pirates' decision to re-sign Jeff Karstens has been the team's biggest piece of recent news, but it has also been a very active week for those who follow the Pirates closely in the online community...

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  18. Pittsburgh Pirates Gain Flexibility from Unexpected Jeff Karstens Signing

    Less than two months after Jeff Karstens was never coming back , the Pirates appear to have reached an agreement to bring the starting pitcher back to Pittsburgh (via the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette )...

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  19. Pittsburgh Pirate Fanbase Delivers MLB 2013 Cover to Andrew McCutchen

    It won't affect the 2013 standings, but the Pirates scored a minor victory on Friday when Andrew McCutchen was named the winner of a fan vote to grace the cover of the MLB '13: The Show video game...

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  20. New York Jets Should Pursue Less Experienced, More Modern Offensive Coordinators

    The early candidates for the Jets ' offensive coordinator position have been reported , and the names aren't particularly inspiring. The Jets are currently said to be looking at Cam Cameron, Marty Mornhinweg and Hue Jackson...

    Andrew Kaufman Written by Andrew Kaufman about 4 months ago 2,831 reads 34 comments

  21. Francisco Liriano Injury Jeopardizes the Pittsburgh Pirates' 2013 Rotation

    News today involving a potential injury to Francisco Liriano, which could result in the Pittsburgh Pirates deciding not to finalize his contract offer, represents a potentially large setback for the Bucs...

    Andrew Kaufman Written by Andrew Kaufman about 5 months ago 1,687 reads 8 comments

  22. Pittsburgh Pirates: Five Potential Garrett Jones Trades

    The Pittsburgh Pirates have made several noteworthy moves this offseason, but is Neal Huntington done dealing? First baseman Garrett Jones, coming off his best full season in the majors, is a common subject of trade talks...

    Andrew Kaufman Written by Andrew Kaufman about 5 months ago 7,153 reads 19 comments

  23. New York Jets' Offseason Priorities at Positions Other Than Quarterback

    The New York Jets had a trying 2012 season, resulting in the firing of general manager Mike Tannenbaum and a likely search for a new franchise quarterback...

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  24. Antonio Cromartie Earns Second Career Pro Bowl Berth

    Voting results were announced Wednesday night, and New York Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie learned that he has been selected to attend the second Pro Bowl of his career...

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  25. Pittsburgh Pirates: Mark Melancon Will Determine Success of Joel Hanrahan Trade

    The Pittsburgh Pirates finalized their trade of Joel Hanrahan to the Red Sox Wednesday, shipping Hanrahan and utility infielder Brock Holt to Boston for Mark Melancon , Jerry Sands, Stolmy Pimentel and Ivan De Jesus...

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