Erik Diana

Erik Diana

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About

I am from Pittsburgh but have divorced the Pirates because their ownership has been so atrocious over the last few years. If they do in fact get better, I will root for them. I have a very special place for the Yankees because my first time ever being able to watch the late, late World Series games were in 1996 with my late father as the Yankees came back to beat the Braves. I hated the Braves because of the way they ripped the heart out of Pittsburgh fans out and it was a pleasure seeing a young Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera and Andy Pettite come back from a 2-0 hole. So if you don't like the reason I am a Yankees fans, screw off!

Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    Mario Lemieux, Ben Roethlisberger, Troy Polamalu, Hines Ward, Greg Lloyd, Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Jerome Bettis, Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Joba Chamberlain, Alex Rodriguez, Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Mean Joe Greene and Roger Clemens (I know, I know, but we're just not gonna go there.)

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Steelers, Penguins, Yankees

  • All-Time Sports Moment

    Super Bowl XL, 91 and 92 Stanley Cup Finals, 1996 World Series and Aaron Boone's walkoff homerun to continue the CURSE of the Bambino (man how I miss those days!)

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Bill Cowher's last home game as coach of the Steelers

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    56 game hitting streak, the others like Cy Young's win record aren't even fair now, the game has changed too much!

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ruth, but damnit it's close. Ruth saved baseball, overall he's more important. Mays was a better all around player

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Johnny U baby. And may I add that both are from Western Pa!

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan is easily the best ever. Sorry Bill, but MJ all the way!

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Lemieux!

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Weak!

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Oooh..........Federer but damn it's close

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger Woods

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Not into NASCAR, no problems with it, just not into it!

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Weak!

  • ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12 or SEC?

    Big East but, it really depends on the sport.

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  • Matt Cullen posted 1508 days ago

    Matt Cullen

    Erik, the New York Yankees open the 2009 season against the Baltimore Orioles. Much of the talk has been about 'finally' bringing a World Series Title back to the Bronx and while that's what I certainly hope for, I always try to remember how at only 19 they have blessed me a remarkable amount of success in my lifetime. There is hope in 2009 but here is a tribute to the New York Yankees of the past seasons and the many great moments they have given me- http://bleacherreport.com/articles/151546-tribute-to-my-favorite-baseball-team-the-new-york-yankees

    Let me know what you think if you get a chance, if not no worries.

  • Mike Kent posted 1515 days ago

    Mike Kent

    About a month ago i asked many of the top baseball writers who will win the World Series. . Want to see what rest of the Baseball top writers think about the 2009 season and World Series?

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/147327-brs-top-writers-productions-what-are-best-think

  • Stephen Meyer posted 1515 days ago

    Stephen Meyer

    Hey Erik,

    I recently wrote an article essentially saying a final goodbye to the original Yankee Stadium. A picture truly IS worth 1000 words, and one that i found inspired my article. I would love to hear what a fellow top-25 Yankees writer feels about it. Hope to hear from you soon!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/147067-rip-yankee-stadium-a-picture-truly-is-worth-1000-words

    -Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

  • Jersey Al Bracco posted 1564 days ago

    Jersey Al Bracco


    Some A-Rod Humor:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/121288-a-rod-schmay-rod-its-time-for-a-new-nickname-fans-vote-here

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/121525-celebrity-deathmatch-brett-favre-vs-a-rod

  • Justin Zucker posted 1596 days ago

    Justin Zucker

    Yanks and Steelers are a bizarre match but it's what I know and love!

  • Jason Barczy posted 1662 days ago

    Jason Barczy

    Oh how I remember those days. But come on man, let it go. The Oakland game bothers you how? Ben threw two pick sixes that day one of which was for 100 yards. Can't put that game on Cowher or the Baltimore games. The Ravens were really good that year and they had our number for once. The Denver and Atlanta losses that year were really bad though. No way I could ever accuse him of quitting though. I love the man too much. Do remember when I dressed up as him for Halloween? Look it up on facebook.

  • Jordan Schwartz posted 1680 days ago

    Jordan Schwartz

    I definitely blame the front office for not signing the right starting pitchers, which is the most important part of a postseason series, but Torre made too many game strategy mistakes during his tenure to completely absolve him from fault. Thanks for the post and comment Erik.

  • David Reyes posted 1687 days ago

    David Reyes

    I agree sir--you've set up some expectations for yourself now, ha ha. Take care.