SB Nation New York: All Posts by Jordan Samshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48977/ny-fave.png2012-06-16T17:20:12-04:00https://newyork.sbnation.com/authors/jordan-sams/rss2012-06-16T17:20:12-04:002012-06-16T17:20:12-04:002012 U.S. Open Leaderboard: Retief Goosen Rises Up Leaderboard
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<p>Keegan Bradley, from St. John's, ranks near the bottom of the leaderboard at the 2012 US Open. The former Red Storm made the cut at 6-over, but has struggled on the third day, to a tune of 5-over through 14 holes in Round 3 (11-over for the tournament). Only five remaining players currently have lower scores than Bradley.</p>
<p>The top 10 remains relatively unshaken, given most players have yet to tee off on Saturday. David Toms, Jim Furyk and Tiger Woods lead the way at 1-under – all three are set to tee off at approximately 6 p.m. Eastern.</p>
<p>Retief Goosen started the day tied for 29th, but is 1-under through seven holes and 4-over for the tournament, now finds himself only five strokes behind the lead.</p>
<p><i>Stick with <a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/2012/6/8/3073805/2012-us-open-tee-times-pairings-keegan-bradley-tiger-woods-scores-previews-tv-online-streaming">this Storystream</a> for scores, updates and more from the 2012 U.S. Open, and for even more coverage check out <a href="http://www.usopen.com/">USOpen.com</a>. For full time golf news and analysis, head over to <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/golf">SB Nation's dedicated golf hub</a>.</i></p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/2012/6/16/3091953/us-open-golf-leaderboard-2012-olympic-club-reteif-goosenJordan Sams2012-06-16T14:26:18-04:002012-06-16T14:26:18-04:00Jason Bay Injury Update: Mets Outfielder Placed On Disabled List
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<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.amazinavenue.com/">New York Mets</a> outfielder <span>Jason Bay</span> exited Friday's game against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.redreporter.com/">Reds</a> with a "possible concussion" – his second head injury in as many years. On Saturday, the Mets officially placed Bay on the seven-day disabled list, according to the team's <a href="https://twitter.com/Mets/status/214055819078148099" target="_blank">official Twitter</a>. Meanwhile, <span>Justin Turner</span> has been <a href="https://twitter.com/Mets/status/214055964431745025" target="_blank">reinstated from the disabled list</a>.</p>
<p>The 33-year-old Bay is having a horrendous year for the Mets, as he's batting just .187, with four home runs and six runs batted in. He's striking out at the highest rate of his career and walking less than he ever has.</p>
<p>The good news is, a turnaround may be in order when Bay returns from his concussion injury. The outfielder's BABIP is an unfortunately-low .204 on the year – 81 points below his career-average. He's also making contact at his career rate (74 percent) and swinging-and-missing below his career rate (9.1 percent). Advanced stats suggest he's been a bit unlucky, to this point in the season.</p>
<p><i>See <a target="_blank" href="http://amazinavenue.com/">Amazin' Avenue</a> for complete discussion and analysis of the Mets.</i></p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-mets/2012/6/16/3091722/jason-bay-injury-update-mets-outfielder-placed-on-disabled-listJordan Sams2012-06-15T11:57:49-04:002012-06-15T11:57:49-04:00College World Series 2012: Stony Brook Opens Against UCLA
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<p>The 2012 College World Series is set to kick off on Friday, June 15, where all eyes will be on the Stony Brook Seawolves – the tournament's Cinderella story. Their road to the the Championship Finals begins at 5 p.m., Eastern, against the Bruins of UCLA. The game on will be televised on ESPN2.</p>
<p>The College World Series is a double-elimination format until only two teams remain. The winner of each side of the bracket then face off in a best-of-three series to determine a champion.</p>
<p>You can check out the full schedule for Friday below (all times Eastern):</p>
<p><b>Bracket 1:</b></p>
<p>Game 1:<b> </b>Stony Brook vs. UCLA, Fri., June 15, 5 p.m., ESPN2<br>Game 2: Arizona vs. Florida State, Fri., June 15, 9 p.m., ESPN2</p>
<p><i>-- Stay with <a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/2012/5/28/3048429/ncaa-baseball-tournament-2012-bracket-st-johns-manhattan-stony-brook">this Storystream</a> and <a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/">SB Nation New York</a> for updates from the 2012 NCAA Baseball tournament. The full tournament bracket is available at the <a href="http://www.ncaa.com/brackets/baseball/d1">official NCAA site</a>.</i></p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/2012/6/15/3089459/cws-2012-schedule-stony-brook-ucla-tv-timeJordan Sams2012-06-15T11:38:34-04:002012-06-15T11:38:34-04:002012 NBA Mock Draft: Andrew Nicholson, St. Bonaventure, Projected To Cavaliers
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<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52494/andrew-nicholson">Andrew Nicholson</a> will be looking to make the jump from St. Bonaventure to the NBA next season. The 2012 NBA Draft is less than two weeks away, and Jonathon Givony of Draft Express recently <a target="_blank" href="http://sports.yahoo.com/news/y-sports-draftexpress-2012-nba-mock-draft-no-235200883--nba.html;_ylt=Av3BqzBFh0N3HREV6xyW.zu8vLYF">published a mock draft for Yahoo! Sports</a>. He has Nicholson going in the first round, to the Cleveland Cavaliers.</p>
<p><b>24. Cleveland (via LA <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/">Lakers</a>)<br>Andrew Nicholson PF/C<br>22 years old; 6'9"; 220 lbs., St. Bonaventure, Senior</b></p>
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<p>"The Cavs seemingly need everything except a starting point guard at this stage, and adding some size to the frontcourt wouldn't be a bad idea. Nicholson is big enough to operate alongside <span>Tristan Thompson</span> and a good enough shooter to play with <span>Anderson Varejao</span>."</p>
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<p>Another local player, Moe Harkless, from St. John's, is projected to go in the first round as well. Givony has him going three picks earlier to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.celticsblog.com/">Boston Celtics</a>.</p>
<p><i>For more <a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/2012/5/23/3038446/2012-nba-draft-fab-melo-dion-waiters-kris-joseph-scoop-jardine-moe-harkless-syracuse-basketball">2012 NBA Draft speculation and analysis</a>, stay tuned to this StoryStream.</i></p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-knicks/2012/6/15/3089411/2012-nba-draft-andrew-nicholson-st-bonaveture-cleveland-cavilersJordan Sams2012-06-15T08:40:37-04:002012-06-15T08:40:37-04:002012 US Open Golf Odds: Tiger Woods Overwhelming Favorite As Of Friday
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<p>Round one of the 2012 US Open is in the books and the odds for which player will win the Major have predictably changed. Entering the second day of action, Tiger Woods remains the favorite, at 9/4 – up from 13/1 on Thursday. Meanwhile, Luke Donald, who started the tournament with the second highest odds (11/1) has dropped all the way to 150/1 after shooting a +9, 79 during round one. </p>
<p>The tournament's leader, Michael Thompson, comes in at 25/1 – just outside the top 10.</p>
<p>Tiger Woods 9/4</p>
<p>Justin Rose: 8/1</p>
<p>Matt Kuchar: 12/1</p>
<p>Graeme McDowell: 16/1</p>
<p>Jim Furyk: 16/1</p>
<p>Jason Dufner: 20/1</p>
<p>Lee Westwood: 20/1</p>
<p>Nick Watney: 22/1</p>
<p>Hunter Mahan: 25/1</p>
<p>Ian Poulter: 25/1</p>
<p>Complete odds are <a href="http://sports.bovada.lv/sports-betting/golf-pga.jsp" target="_blank">available here</a>.</p>
<p><i>For all your news and updates from the 2012 U.S. Open at Olympic, visit <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/golf" target="_blank">SB Nation's dedicated golf hub</a>. Be sure to head over to <a target="_blank" href="http://usopen.com/">USOpen.com</a> for even more coverage from the event.</i></p>
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https://newyork.sbnation.com/2012/6/15/3089021/us-open-golf-odds-2012-tiger-woods-michael-thompsonJordan Sams2012-06-11T08:15:09-04:002012-06-11T08:15:09-04:00New York Mets 2012 Minor League Update, 06/04-06/10: Den Dekker Hits .630 During Week
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<p>Two familiar faces appear in this week's <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.amazinavenue.com/">New York Mets</a> Minor League Update.</p>
<p><b>Pitcher Of The Week:</b> <span>Zack Wheeler</span> (7 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 4 BB, 7 Ks, 1 Win)</p>
<p>We could pretty much pencil in Zack Wheeler for 'Pitcher of the Week' every week. This marks the third time in the past four weeks that Wheeler has earned the honors. </p>
<p>Wheeler is far and away the Mets top prospect, and absolutely torching Double A in 2012. The only blemish on his resume is a modest walk problem. However; his strikeout numbers, average against and groundball tendency do a good job of masking his lone blemish.</p>
<p>Expect him in Triple A, and possibility the Major Leagues, by season's end. </p>
<p><b>Hitter Of The Week:</b> <span>Matt Den Dekker</span> (.630, 4 Doubles, 4 RBIs, 1 BB, 6 Ks, 3 SBs)</p>
<p>Much like Wheeler, Den Dekker frequents as the Mets hitting prospect of the week. This is also his third 'Hitter of the Week' honors.</p>
<p>Here's what I had to say about Den Dekker on May 14:</p>
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<p>Den Dekker is putting together a very solid season with the Birmingham Mets in Double A. His slash line on the season is .295/.361/.525 and his strikeout rate is down from last season. If he can continue this pace, he may be able to be a below average starting outfielder in the majors, but it's more likely he tops out as a reserve. At 24 he's not young for his level at all.</p>
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<p>Since then Den Dekker has continued to rake, and his season average is up to .340 on the season. Over the last 10 games, he's batting .488 with an unsustainably high OPS of 1.219. </p>
<p>Den Dekker remains a fringe prospect. He's not as good as his season projects, but if continues to hit at anywhere near the rate he has in 2012, he could certainly assert himself as a regular in the Mets outfield in a year or two. He still strikes out too often.</p>
<p><i>-- For more Mets coverage, check out <a href="http://www.amazinavenue.com/" target="_blank">Amazin' Avenue</a>. For in-depth analysis of all the Major League farm systems, as well as the MLB Draft, check out <a href="http://www.minorleagueball.com/" target="_blank">Minor League Ball</a>.</i></p>
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<p><span>Adam Warren</span> pitched his second consecutive gem, earning himself Pitcher of the Week honors. Also, a familiar face, and, arguably the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.pinstripealley.com/">Yankees</a> top hitting prospect, <span>Mason Williams</span>, hit well enough to out-duel <span>Cito Culver</span> for this week's Hitter of the Week spotlight. </p>
<p><b>Pitcher Of The Week:</b> Adam Warren (7 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 2 BBs, 4 Ks, Win)</p>
<p>Adam Warren followed up his best start of the 2012 season, with his second best start of the season. Over the last two weeks he's pitched 14 innings, allowed eight hits, no runs and two walks. He's also struck out 10. </p>
<p>Although he's on a bit of a hot streak, I'll say the same thing I said last week, regarding Warren: he's a fifth starter, at best, and most likely a career long reliever/bullpen guy, at the major league level. </p>
<p><b>Hitter Of The Week:</b> Mason Williams (.429 average, 4 Doubles, 1 HR, 2 RBIs, 2 BBs, 3 Ks, 2 SBs)</p>
<p>With <span>Dellin Betances</span> and <span>Manny Banuelos</span> <a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-yankees/2012/6/10/3076931/yankees-minor-league-news-manny-banuelos-dellin-betances-updates-aaa/in/2751565" target="_blank">struggling big time</a>, Mason Williams – along with Charleston teammate, <span>Gary Sanchez</span> – is probably the Yankees top prospect mid-way through the 2012 season. </p>
<p>The 20-year-old is having a very solid season in Low A. He's batting .306, with an on-base percentage of .362, four home runs and 16 stolen bases. To go along with his impressive batting line, he's striking out at an extremely low rate. Not to mention his overall athleticism and defense. </p>
<p>His upside is a borderline an All-Star centerfielder. </p>
<p><i>-- For more Yankees coverage, check out <a href="http://www.pinstripealley.com/" target="_blank">Pinstripe Alley</a>. For in-depth analysis of all the Major League farm systems, as well as the MLB Draft, check out <a href="http://www.minorleagueball.com/" target="_blank">Minor League Ball</a>. </i></p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-yankees/2012/6/11/3077405/new-york-yankees-2012-top-prospects-mason-williamsJordan Sams2012-06-09T19:12:40-04:002012-06-09T19:12:40-04:00Belmont Stakes 2012 Results: Union Rags Wins, Followed By Paynter And Atigun
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<p>Union Rags overtook Paynter in the streatch to win the 2012 Belmont Stakes in a photo finish Saturday at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. Despite the late scratch of Triple Crown hopeful and overwhelming favorite, I'll Have Another, the Belmont did not lack excitement.</p>
<p>Paynter led the longest of the Triple Crown races – a mile and half – from nearly start to finish, but Union Rags was able to make a push in the final hundred yards, eventually surpassing Paynter just before the finish line.</p>
<p>Union Rags opened the day with 3-1 odds to win the Belmont, while Paynter came in at 7-2. Atigun – a 15-1 longshot – finished third.</p>
<p><i>For more on the 2012 Belmont Stakes, please be sure to check out our blog <a href="http://anddownthestretchtheycome.com/">And Down The Stretch They Come </a>along with <a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/">SB Nation New York</a> for all the latest news and updates.</i></p>
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<p>Belmont Stakes Results: Union Rags Runs Down Paynter to Capture Last Leg of 2012 Triple Crown (via <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=FwEuuSPffq8">sbnation</a>)</p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/2012/6/9/3075475/2012-belmont-stakes-results-union-rags-paynter-atigunJordan Sams2012-06-09T19:06:31-04:002012-06-09T19:06:31-04:002012 Belmont Stakes Video: Union Rags Passes Paynter In Photo Finish
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<p>Despite the absence of I'll Have Another – the overwhelming favorite and Triple Crown hopeful – the 2012 Belmont Stakes certainly did not lack excitement or drama, as Paynter and Union Rags ran side-by-side down the final stretch, resulting in a photo finish. </p>
<p>Union Rags opened the day as a 3/1 favorite to win the Belmont and paid $7.50. Conversely, Paynter was a 7/2 favorite. A two dollar trifecta of 3-9 paid $31.40 and a one dollar trifecta of 3-9-4 paid $248.00. </p>
<p>The Belmont Stakes – the third leg of horse racing's elusive Triple Crown – is the longest of the three races, stretching a mile and a half. Union Rags needed every yard of the track to win in 2012.</p>
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<p><i>For more on the 2012 Belmont Stakes, please be sure to check out our blog <a href="http://anddownthestretchtheycome.com/">And Down The Stretch They Come </a>along with <a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/">SB Nation New York</a> for all the latest news and updates.</i></p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/2012/6/9/3075459/belmont-stakes-video-2012-union-rags-paynterJordan Sams2012-06-09T19:00:35-04:002012-06-09T19:00:35-04:00Belmont Stakes 2012 Payout: Union Rags Wins 144th Belmont
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<p>The 2012 Belmont Stakes was dealt a huge blow when I'll Have Another was scratched the day before the race due to injury. The horse was the overwhelming favorite, and had the opportunity to become horse racing's first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed did so in 1978. But, despite the absence of I'll Have Another, the Belmont provided an exciting finish, as Union Rags surpassed Paynter for the lead in the final stretch, resulting in a photo finish. </p>
<p>Union Rags opened the day as a 3/1 favorite to win the race, while Paynter was a 7/2 favorite. Paynter led for most of the way, but failed to hold off Union Rags in the final 100 yards.</p>
<p>A bet on Union Rags paid $7.50. A two dollar trifecta of 3-9 paid $31.40 and a one dollar trifecta of 3-9-4 paid $248.00.</p>
<p><i>For more on the 2012 Belmont Stakes, please be sure to check out our blog <a href="http://anddownthestretchtheycome.com/">And Down The Stretch They Come </a>along with <a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/">SB Nation New York</a> for all the latest news and updates.</i></p>
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