NY Rangers Do Letterman's Top 10

Jeter's Top 10

We're not talking about rating Jessica Biel or Jessica Alba, though that would be fun. No, Derek Jeter and 9 Team USA teammates were on the David Letterman Show last night to read the top 10 list. Here it is:

Top 10 reasons to watch the World Baseball Classic:

10. Jimmy Rollins: "Due to economic crisis, we all have to share same pair of pants."

9. Curtis Granderson: "Japan has one of them crazy robot shortstops."

8. Dustin Pedroia: "Because it's an international event, our right fielder is Secretary of State Hillary Clinton."

7. Chipper Jones: "The winning team plays Neptune in the Galactic Baseball Classic."

6. Roy Oswalt: "It's fascinating seeing how players from other countries scratch themselves."

5. Adam Dunn: "You'll be part of a cherished baseball tradition dating all the way back to 2006." (Letterman added: "Oh, the stories they can tell.")

4. Ryan Braun: "Because of the metric system, games will be 6.83 innings."

3. Kevin Youkilis: "Before each game, get to sit through 30 different national anthems."

2. David Wright: "Australia's secret weapon: a fastball-throwing kangaroo."

1. Derek Jeter: "What else are you going to watch, hockey?"

Oswalt definitely got the best one. You can also watch the Top 10 on Letterman's website.

Letterman Checks In

David Letterman hit one out of the park last night with his Top 10 list. But you can judge for yourself.

"Top Ten Messages left on Alex Rodriguez's Answering Machine."

10. "Hey, it's Mark McGwire. Want to get together this week and not talk about the past?"

9. "Joe Torre here -- thanks for helping book sales."

8. "Could you find a steroid that keeps you from choking in the playoffs?"

7. "Are you worried this will taint all the championships you didn't win?"

6. "It's Bernie Madoff. Nice try but I'm still the most hated man in New York."

5. "Michael Phelps here. Got any snacks?"

4. "This is Sammy Sosa. Just pretend you don't speak English."

3. "Michael Phelps again. Did I call you or did you call me?"

2. "Hey, it's Rod Blagojevich -- I'll say you're innocent, if you say I am."

1. "It's Madonna. You got a phone number for Jeter?"

Major League Ramblings - Feb 7 Addition

With not much baseball going on until the start of spring training, and even some dead time until the regular season starts, we thought we would talk a little more sports outside of the world of the 4-seam fastball.

He may have been fed the line, but Eli Manning had the quote of the day when he appeared on David Letterman yesterday. When Letterman asked him what he thought of Bill Belichick leaving the field with 1 second left, Eli replied, "Maybe he was trying to beat traffic.".

A high school football recruit in Nevada tried to pull off a major scam on National Signing Day. Kevin Hart is an offensive lineman in more than one sense now after holding a press conference to talk about his recruitment by the U of California, and his subsequent commitment to the school. Have you already guessed it? Cal never heard of the kid, who embarrassingly apologized.

Can someone explain to us why a Rangers team with Jagr, Shanahan, Drury, Gomez, Straka, and Prucha can't score more? Look for the Broadway Blueshirts to pick up a sniper at the trade deadline. Where have you gone Mike Gartner?

The Suns acquisition of Shaq really seems like a panicky response to the Lakers' deal for Pau Gasol. The 36-yr old behemoth isn't what he once was. While Shawn Marion was unhappy with his role, you'd think Suns rookie GM Steve Kerr could have made a better deal. Even with salary restrictions, who would have thought Shaq would play with at least 4 teams during his career.

The Giants are reportedly going to attempt to keep Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo by offering him a big raise and title of assistant head coach.

Congrats to the Rutgers women bball team on their upset of #1 UCONN. Don Imus had no comment.

Major League Ramblings - Feb 7 Addition

With not much baseball going on until the start of spring training, and even some dead time until the regular season starts, we thought we would talk a little more sports outside of the world of the 4-seam fastball.

He may have been fed the line, but Eli Manning had the quote of the day when he appeared on David Letterman yesterday. When Letterman asked him what he thought of Bill Belichick leaving the field with 1 second left, Eli replied, "Maybe he was trying to beat traffic.".

A high school football recruit in Nevada tried to pull off a major scam on National Signing Day. Kevin Hart is an offensive lineman in more than one sense now after holding a press conference to talk about his recruitment by the U of California, and his subsequent commitment to the school. Have you already guessed it? Cal never heard of the kid, who embarrassingly apologized.

Can someone explain to us why a Rangers team with Jagr, Shanahan, Drury, Gomez, Straka, and Prucha can't score more? Look for the Broadway Blueshirts to pick up a sniper at the trade deadline. Where have you gone Mike Gartner?

The Suns acquisition of Shaq really seems like a panicky response to the Lakers' deal for Pau Gasol. The 36-yr old behemoth isn't what he once was. While Shawn Marion was unhappy with his role, you'd think Suns rookie GM Steve Kerr could have made a better deal. Even with salary restrictions, who would have thought Shaq would play with at least 4 teams during his career.

The Giants are reportedly going to attempt to keep Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo by offering him a big raise and title of assistant head coach.

Congrats to the Rutgers women bball team on their upset of #1 UCONN. Don Imus had no comment.

Goose's Top 10

This is why the writers need to settle their strike. Goose Gossage was on Letterman last night and delivered the top 10.

Top Ten Things Goose Gossage Can Say Now That He's Been Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame presented by

"Today's contracts are ridiculous -- the most I made in a season: 800 bucks" "I traded my 1978 'Rolaids Reliever of the Year' award for a banjo" "My real name is Goose Gossagestein" "This facial hair makes me look cool. Letterman's made him look like a drifter" "I'm retired, but I still wear a cup" "In 1979, I recorded the novelty single, 'Disco Goose'" "Now maybe my neighbor will shut up about his bowling trophies" "To psych myself up for a game, I'd listen to the soundtrack of 'My Fair Lady'" "After recording the last out of the 1978 Yankees-Red Sox playoff, I kissed Bucky Dent on the mouth" "The only thing I ever tested positive for was being a flame-throwin' sum'bitch"

Goose's Top 10

This is why the writers need to settle their strike. Goose Gossage was on Letterman last night and delivered the top 10.

Top Ten Things Goose Gossage Can Say Now That He's Been Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame presented by

"Today's contracts are ridiculous -- the most I made in a season: 800 bucks" "I traded my 1978 'Rolaids Reliever of the Year' award for a banjo" "My real name is Goose Gossagestein" "This facial hair makes me look cool. Letterman's made him look like a drifter" "I'm retired, but I still wear a cup" "In 1979, I recorded the novelty single, 'Disco Goose'" "Now maybe my neighbor will shut up about his bowling trophies" "To psych myself up for a game, I'd listen to the soundtrack of 'My Fair Lady'" "After recording the last out of the 1978 Yankees-Red Sox playoff, I kissed Bucky Dent on the mouth" "The only thing I ever tested positive for was being a flame-throwin' sum'bitch"