The New York Yankees are on the verge of trading for Curtis Granderson. He will provide the Yanks with power and speed. This move will make their aging outfield significantly more athletic. Melky Cabrera will move over to a corner outfield postion where he has more speed and a much stronger arm than Nick Swisher. If this does get done it will be a three team trade between the New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers, and Arizona Diamondbacks.

It will look something like this…

Yankees get Curtis Granderson from Detroit

Diamondbacks get Max Scherzer from Arizona and Austin Jackson from New York

Arizona gets Edwin Jackson from Detroit and Ian Kennedy from New York

I think this will be a good trade for all three teams. I mentioned how Granderson can help the Yankees above. Detroit frees up money and adds two great young players with a lot of upside. Arizona adds a proven starter in Jackson and an up and coming prospect in Kennedy.

I obtained this autograph in 87 days c/o Detroit Tigers

After suffering a concussions two weeks ago against Kentucky, many are wondering whether Tim Tebow can or should play this weekend at Death Valley. The top ranked Gators are taking on the number 4 ranked LSU Tigers. Florida coach Urban Meyer has stated that it will likely be a game-time decision.

Meyer said there would be ongoing evaluation and communication up until the 8 p.m. ET kickoff Saturday.

Meyer said he would err on the side of caution on whether to play Tebow even if the quarterback gets medical clearance. Tebow underwent more testing Wednesday morning.

Meyer also said the crowd noise at Tiger Stadium could be a factor.

Personally, I would lean on the side of caution and not play Tebow. Win or lose I cannot see anybody keeping Florida out of the National Championship game with a minimum 1 loss assuming they win the SEC Championship. I would want to make sure that Tebow is completely healthy for that game.

If  Tebow does not play, it is not a given for LSU. Backup QB John Brantley is very capable. LSU will also have to solve their offensive woes against a very stingy and veteran Florida defense.

I obtained this autograph from Tim c/o his home address in 25 days during the summer after his sophmore year.

With the Cardinals clinching the NL Central, Tony La Russa is preparing for his 14th trip to the postseason. La Russa is one of two Managers in Baseball history to win a World Series in the National and American League. He is also the only manager to win multiple pennants in both leagues.

La Russa took the Oakland Athletics to 3 World Series and his Cardinals have played in two this decade. He won 1 sereies with each of those teams, but he has also been swept in the World Series with each of those teams. The 1990 Reds swept the much more favored A’s, and the curse of The Bambino came to a crashing halt in 2004 when his Cardinals were swept by the Red Sox.

Still La Russa seems to get the most out of his talent, and again that talent includes Albert Pujols. Having the best player in Baseball helps, but having a pitching staff with Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright at the top of the rotation make this years Cardinal team a favorite to get back to the World Series. La Russa hopes to bring St. Louis it’s 11th World Series title.

I received this autograph from Mr. La Russa in 19 days care St. Louis Cardinals.

Herschel Walker has worn many hats in the public arena. From Football star to Olympic Bobsledder to competing against other celebs on The Apprentice.

Now at age 47, walker has signed a multifight contract with Strikeforce who looks to challenge The UFC for it’s Mixed Martial Arts audience.

Herschel, a longtime martial artist and sixth-degree black belt in tae kwon do who’s also trained in Muay Thai and Kenpo karate, has hinted at a possible move into MMA for the past few years.

“I’ve been training for several years,” Walker stated. “I would play college football games on Saturday and then compete in martial arts tournaments on Sunday after church. I’m now looking forward to opening up another chapter in my life and to competing in MMA.”

I received this autograph from Mr. Walker in 20 days care of his home address. While he is not yet a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Herschel Walker is a first ballot HOFer in the TTM autographing world.