Tag Archives: Derek Jeter

A Jason Gay Ol’ Time (Patriots Crystal Ball Edition)

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Campaign Outsider

The always readable Wall Street Journal sports columnist (and Massachusetts native) Jason Gay had this piece in yesterday’s edition. What Does New England Have Left? Over the weekend, the Boston Red Sox and their fans bid adieu to non-football-playing sports … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Arrowhead Stadium, Bill Belichick, Derek Jeter, Dunkin' Donuts, Eli Manning, football Bucky Dent, Jason Gay, Kansas City Chiefs, New England Patriots, Tom Brady, Wall Street Journal | 3 Comments

Quote o’ the Day (French Open Edition)

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Campaign Outsider

From our Late to the Victory Party desk The hardwatching staff yields to no man in our admiration of Rafael Nadal, who we believe is the classiest athlete in the world of sports (winning a photo finish with Derek Jeter). Exhibit … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Christopher Clarey, Derek Jeter, French Open, Mariano Rivera, New York Times, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal | 2 Comments

Buster Posey Is The New Derek Jeter

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

From Peter Abraham’s piece in Tuesday’s Boston Globe: Buster Posey the catch-all to success of Giants He handled bat, and the pitchers DETROIT — Buster Posey hugged Sergio Romo, because catchers are supposed to hug their pitchers when they win … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Boston Globe, Buster Posey, Derek Jeter, New York Times, Peter Abraham, San Francisco Giants, World Series | Leave a comment

Raul Ortiz

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

Yes, the Yankees lost Game One of the ALCS after coming back from a 4-0 deficit and, yes, they may have lost the irreplaceable Derek Jeter for who knows how long, but attention must be paid to Raul Ibanez, who … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ALCS, David Ortiz, Derek Jeter, greatest clutch hitter, New York Yankees, Raul Ibanez | Leave a comment

Dead Blogging The Biden/Ryan Debate

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

This ‘n’ that from last night’s laughably dubbed historic vice presidential debate: 9:15 The hardwatching staff arrives late, having taken our nightly post-prandial promenade with the Missus. Immediately notice two things: 1) Joe Biden is mugging for the camera like … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Alex Rodriguez, Baltimore Orioles, Barack Obama, Cathaholic, Derek Jeter, historic vice presidential debate, Joe Biden, Mr. September, New York Yankees, Paul Ryan | 4 Comments

Look Up ‘Squander’ In The Dictionary (II) . . .

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Campaign Outsider

. . . and you still get a picture of this: Game 5 of the ALDS Tigers-Yankees tilt was by far the worst for a Made Yankee Fan in Boston: Bases loaded, one out in the Yankees 4th – zero … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ALDS, Alex Rodriguez, Brett Gardner, Derek Jeter, Gone Fishin', Made Yankee Fan in Boston, squander, Tigers, Yankees | 1 Comment

New York Times In Bed With Steiner Sports

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Campaign Outsider

Full-page ad in Thursday’s New York Times: Derek Jeter at The TimesCenter Cozy, yes? You have no idea. The Times has been Steiner Sports’ BFF the past few months: July 16, 2011 mash note. July 14, 2011 mash note. Another … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Dave Winfield, Derek Jeter, New York Times, New York Times Store, Steiner Sports, Tino Martinez | Leave a comment

NYT: Derek Jeter, R.I.P.

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Campaign Outsider

Wednesday’s New York Times printed Derek Jeter’s baseball obituary on Page One: Under a Microscope, Jeter Has a Powerless Start DETROIT — Derek Jeter’s 100th at-bat of the season came in the eighth inning Monday night against the Tigers, in a situation that … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged baseball obituary, Derek Jeter, fork them, New York Times, to be sure | 3 Comments

Yanks, Jeter Both Whiff

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Campaign Outsider

This is totally wrong: As Jeter Talks Turn Ugly, The Question Is, Why? Tyler Kepner’s piece in Wednesday’s dead-tree New York Times begins with a “Casablanca” reference, something that’s always welcome. In “Casablanca,” Rick tells Sam, his beloved piano player, that … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Chinatown, Derek Jeter, Jack Nicholson, Jake Gittes, New York Times, New York Yankees, Tyler Kepner | Leave a comment

Damn Yankees

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Campaign Outsider

As a Made Yankee Fan in Boston, I am of course dismayed that the Yanks (who are giving “Bronx Bombers” a whole new meaning) have been slapped around by the Red Sox the past two days. But I’m not surprised. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Boston Red Sox, Derek Jeter, Made Yankee Fan in Boston, New York Times, New York Yankees, Terry Francona | 1 Comment